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of a navigational watch; and
                           (ii) at least 12 months served on vessels ≥24 m on voyages of at least 24 hours duration; and
                          (d) have completed an approved program of study that meets the standards specified in STCW Code section A‑II/1 and the relevant section in A‑II/2 and includes the following:
                           (i) approved modules that cover monitoring and controlling compliance with legislative requirements, managing a vessel and its crew, manoeuvring and handling a ship in all conditions;
                           (ii) an approved course of basic safety training that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/1 paragraph 2;
                           (iii) training in advanced firefighting that complies with STCW Code A‑VI/3;
                           (iv) training in medical care on board ship that complies with STCW Code A‑VI/4 paragraphs 4 to 6;
                           (v) security awareness training that complies with STCW Code section A-VI/6 paragraph 4; and
                          (e) hold the following:
                           (i) a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4;
                           (ii) a GMDSS radio operator certificate that complies with STCW Code section A‑IV/2;
                           (iii) a certificate of medical fitness; and
                          (f) have passed a final assessment.
                          2.  For endorsement as Chief Mate on a vessel <3000 GT on near‑coastal voyages — the person must have at least 6 months served on vessels ≥24 m as officer in charge of a navigational watch while holding a Mate <500 GT seafarer certificate.
Watchkeeper Deck          1. The person must:
                          (a) be at least 18 years old; and
                          (b) have completed any of the following:
                           (i) an approved pre‑sea course and an approved monitored onboard training program for trainee deck officers including at least 18 months qualifying seagoing service on vessels ≥500 GT;
                           (ii) a pre‑sea course and an approved and monitored onboard training program for trainee deck officers including at least 24 months qualifying seagoing service on vessels ≥500 GT;
                           (iii) an approved and monitored onboard training program for integrated ratings and able seafarers deck including at least 24 months qualifying seagoing service on vessels ≥500 GT while holding a certificate of proficiency as Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer ─ Deck;
                           (iv) have completed at least 36 months qualifying seagoing service on vessels ≥24 m; and
                          (c) for the qualifying seagoing service mentioned in paragraph (b) — have served:
                           (i) at least 12 months on vessels on voyages of at least 24 hours duration; and
                           (ii) at least 6 of those 12 months as either:
                           (A) understudy of the officer in charge of a navigational watch on a vessel; or
                           (B) an officer in charge of a navigational watch on a vessel that is service that AMSA considers equivalent to subparagraph (A); and
                          (d)