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on tankers, mentioned in section 48, remains current for 5 years.
       9.5.2A type rating endorsement for high speed craft, mentioned in section 49, remains current for:
(a) 2 years; or
(b) a shorter period, or for a voyage or voyages, mentioned in the endorsement.
[14] Section 9, footnote 6
substitute as note at foot of subsection 9.2.1
Note   A lesser period may be appropriate, eg if the applicant intends to work for a limited period on a regulated Australian vessel.

[15] Before subsection 10.1
insert
       10.1AIf the Manager, Ship Operations and Qualifications is satisfied that an applicant has met the eligibility criteria mentioned in this Order for the revalidation of a seafarer certificate, the Manager, Ship Operations and Qualifications will revalidate that seafarer certificate accordingly.

[16] After subsection 10.3
insert
       10.3AAn endorsement as a responsible officer on tankers, mentioned in section 49, is eligible to have the endorsement revalidated if the holder:
(a)  has approved sea service, performing functions appropriate to the endorsement, of at least 3 months in total during the 5 years before the application date; or
(b) has satisfactorily completed the appropriate course of training mentioned in subsection 49.2.3 within the 12 months before the application date.
       10.3BThe holder of a type rating endorsement for high speed craft, mentioned in section 50, is eligible to have the endorsement revalidated if the holder:
(a) has approved sea service of at least 6 months within the preceding 2 years on high speed craft of the type and on the route to which the endorsement applies; or
(b) has within the year immediately before the application for revalidation satisfactorily completed an approved training program for high speed craft operation.

[17] Subsection 11.1.2
omit
(a) cancelling it; or

[18] After subsection 11.1.4
insert
       11.1.5For section 33 of the Navigation Act, the criteria for revoking a seafarer certificate are that:
(a) the holder of a seafarer certificate has demonstrated incompetence or misconduct relating to the safe navigation, management or working of a vessel; or
(b) the holder of a seafarer certificate is unable from any cause to perform properly the duties appropriate to the certificate; or
(c) a seafarer certificate was obtained by false representation.
[19] Subsection 11.3, footnote 8
substitute as note at foot of subsection 11.3
Note   In making a decision to suspend or impose restrictions on the use of a seafarer certificate under subsection 11.3, the General Manager, Ship Safety Division must take into account the degree of risk involved in allowing the holder of the certificate to continue to serve in various capacities for which the certificate could otherwise be valid.

[20] Subsection 11.5
substitute

11.5 Unlawful alteration
       For section 33 of the Navigation Act, the Manager, Ship