Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00346:body:0:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00346
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 27178–30078

language enabling the officer to use charts and other nautical publications, to understand meteorological information and messages concerning ship's safety and operation. Ability to understand and use the IMO Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary.

19 Medical aid
Knowledge of first aid procedures. Practical application of medical guides and advice by radio.

20 Search and rescue
Adequate knowledge of search and rescue procedures based on the IMO Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR).

21 Prevention of pollution of the marine environment
Knowledge of the precautions to be observed to prevent pollution of the marine environment.

ANNEX 4 RECOMMENDATION ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF SKIPPERS ON FISHING VESSELS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN LIMITED WATERS
1 Every skipper 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 2, hold an appropriate certificate issued in compliance with at least the provisions of this Annex.
2 Every candidate for certification should:
.1 satisfy the Administration as to medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight and hearing;
.2 meet the requirements for certification as an officer in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in limited waters and have approved seagoing service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of not less than 12 metres in length. However, an Administration may allow the substitution of a period of approved seagoing service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch on merchant ships;
.3 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.

The Administration, bearing in mind the effect on the safety of all ships and structures which may be operating in the same limited waters, should consider the limited waters it has defined in accordance with Annex 1 to this resolution and determine any additional material that should be included in the examination or examinations.

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 4

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION OF SKIPPERS 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 skippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres