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Schedule 1 CERTIFICATION OF DECK OFFICERS ON VESSELS 24 METRES AND OVER
This Appendix sets out, for the purpose of paragraph 6.1 (a) of this Order, Annexes 2, 3, 4 and 5 of IMO Resolution A.539 (13).

ANNEX 2 RECOMMENDATION ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF SKIPPERS ON FISHING VESSELS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN UNLIMITED WATERS
1 Every skipper 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 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 and have approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months 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. 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 issue of the Convention certificate.

Appendix to Annex 2

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION OF SKIPPERS ON FISHING VESSELS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN UNLIMITED WATERS
1 The syllabus given below is compiled for examination of candidates for certification as skippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters. Bearing in mind that the skipper has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the vessel and its crew at all times including during fishing operations, examination should be designed to test the candidate's ability to assimilate all available information that affects the safety of the vessel and its crew in accordance with the syllabus.

2 Navigation and position determination
2.1 Voyage planning and navigation for all conditions:
.1 by acceptable methods of determining ocean tracks;
.2 within restricted waters;
.3 where applicable, in ice;
.4 in restricted visibility;
.5 where applicable, in traffic separation schemes;
.6 in areas affected by tides or currents.
2.2 Position determination:
.1 by celestial observations;
.2 by terrestrial observations, including the ability