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Signals; where the Administration has examined candidates in these subjects at lower levels of certification, they may have the option of not re‑examining in these subjects.
16.2 Knowledge of procedures used in radiotelephone communication and ability to use radiotelephone equipment, in particular with respect to distress, urgency, safety and navigational messages.
16.3 Knowledge of the adverse effect of misuse of the radiotelephone equipment.
16.4 Where appropriate, a knowledge of the procedures for emergency distress signal by radiotelegraphy as prescribed in the Radio Regulations.

17 Life‑saving
17.1 A thorough knowledge of the regulations on life‑saving appliances and on emergency procedures, musters and drills (the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977), organization of abandon ship drills, lifeboats, liferafts and other life‑saving equipment.

18 Search and rescue
18.1 A thorough knowledge of the IMO Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR).

19 The FAO/ILO/IMO Code of Safety for Fishermen and Fishing Vessels
19.1 Knowledge of Part A.

20 Methods for demonstration of proficiency
20.1 Navigation.
20.1.1 Demonstrate the use of sextant, pelorus, azimuth mirror, ability to plot position, course, bearings.
20.2 Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972.
20.2.1 Use of small models displaying proper signals or lights, or navigation light simulator.
20.2.2 Manoeuvring board or radar simulator.
20.3 Radar.
20.3.1 Radar simulator or manoeuvring board.
20.4 Fire‑fighting.
20.4.1 Attendance at an approved fire‑fighting course.
20.5 Communications.
20.5.1  Visual and vocal practical test.
20.6 Life-saving
20.6.1 Handling of life‑saving appliances, including the donning of lifejackets.

ANNEX 3 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 UNLIMITED WATERS
1 Every officer in charge of a navigational watch on a fishing vessel of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters should hold an appropriate certificate.
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