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the functional requirements mentioned in:
(a) for a vessel to which SOLAS applies — regulation 4 of Chapter IV of SOLAS; or
(b) for a vessel to which SOLAS does not apply — subsection 7.2 of Marine Order 27 (Radio equipment) 2009.
functions endorsement means an endorsement of a seafarer certificate permitting duties or functions on a regulated Australian vessel.
GMDSS means the global maritime distress and safety system mentioned in Chapter IV of SOLAS.
GMDSS certificate means a certificate mentioned in regulation IV/2 of Chapter IV of the STCW Convention.
Note   A GMDSS radio operator certificate is a kind of GMDSS certificate.
HSC Code means the International Code of Safety for High‑Speed Craft, 2000, adopted and published by the IMO, as in force from time to time.
IGF Code means the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.391(95), as in force from time to time.
kind, for propulsion of a vessel, means steam or motor.
marine cook duties or functions means preparation of food for seafarers as vessel cook.
National Regulator — see section 9 of the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law set out in Schedule 1 to the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012.
near‑coastal waters means the waters landward of the outer limits of the exclusive economic zone of Australia.
oral examination means a verbal examination in appropriate operational knowledge and Australian maritime legislation conducted by an examiner.
Polar Code means the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters adopted by IMO Resolutions MSC.385(94) and MEPC. 264(68), as in force from time to time.
Polar waters has the same meaning as in regulation I/1 of the STCW Convention.
primary certificate, for revalidation or endorsement of a certificate of recognition, means:
(a) the overseas certificate that is recognised by the certificate of recognition; or
(b) the certificate that:
 (i) was issued by a maritime administration of a country, other than Australia, that is a signatory to the STCW Convention; and
 (ii) is recognised by the certificate of recognition.
qualifying seagoing service means service on a vessel calculated in accordance with Subdivision 3.1 for eligibility for a seafarer certificate.
radio operator duties or functions means:
       (a) the transmission and receipt of information using GMDSS and GMDSS radiocommunication installations on a vessel; and
(b) providing radio services for a vessel in emergencies.
registration authority means any of the following:
(a) the Australian Skills Quality Authority;
(b) the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority;
(c) the Training Accreditation Council Western Australia;
(d) the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Note   For information about the authorities see the following websites:
           * for the Australian Skills Quality Authority — see