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by the Administration.

19 Methods for demonstration of proficiency
19.1 The Administration should prescribe appropriate methods for demonstration of proficiency in relevant requirements of this appendix.

ANNEX 5 RECOMMENDATION ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON FISHING VESSELS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN LIMITED WATERS
1 Every officer in charge of a navigational watch on a fishing vessel of 24 metres in length and over operating in limited waters should, unless he holds a certificate issued in compliance with Annex 3, hold an appropriate certificate issued in compliance with at least the provisions of this Annex.
2 Every candidate for certification should:
.1 be not less than 18 years of age;
.2 satisfy the Administration as to medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight and hearing;
.3 have approved seagoing service in the deck department on fishing vessels of not less than 24 months; however, the Administration may allow the substitution of:
.3.1  a short period of special training which is at least equivalent in value to the period of the required seagoing service it replaces;
.3.2 a period of approved seagoing service on merchant ships;
.4 have passed an appropriate examination or examinations to the satisfaction of the Administration. Such examination or examinations should include the material set out in the appendix to this Recommendation. A candidate for examination who holds a valid certificate of competency issued in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 need not be re‑examined in those subjects listed in the appendix which were passed at a higher or equivalent level for the issue of the Convention certificate.

Appendix to Annex 5

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON FISHING VESSELS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN LIMITED WATERS
1 The syllabus given below is compiled for examination of candidates for certification as officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in limited waters.

2 Terrestrial and coastal navigation
2.1 Ability to determine the vessel's position by the use of:
.1 landmarks;
.2 aids to navigation, including lighthouses, beacons and buoys;
.3 dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and speed by propeller revolutions per minute and by log.
2.2 Thorough knowledge of and ability to use navigational charts and publications such as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to mariners and radio navigational warnings.

3 Radar navigation
3.1 The Administration should decide whether or not to incorporate the radar syllabus below in the general requirements for certification of officers in charge of a navigational