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vessel that is service that AMSA considers equivalent to subparagraph (A); and
                          (c) have completed an approved program of study that meets the standards specified in STCW Code section A‑II/1 and includes the following:
                           (i) an approved course of basic safety training that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/1 paragraph 2;
                           (ii) training in advanced firefighting that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/3;
                           (iii) training in medical first aid that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/4 paragraphs 1 to 3;
                           (iv) security awareness training that complies with STCW Code section A-VI/6 paragraph 4; and
                          (d) hold the following certificates:
                           (i) a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4;
                           (ii) a GMDSS radio operator certificate that complies with STCW Code section A‑IV/2;
                           (iii) a certificate of medical fitness; and
                          (e) have passed a final assessment.
                          2.  For sub-subparagraph 1(b)(ii)(A), the service as an understudy of an officer in charge of a navigational watch must be performed while completing an approved deck watchkeeper understudy program and the seagoing service:
                          (a) is performed:
                           (i) in the deck department; and
                           (ii) in shifts of at least 4 hours; and
                          (b) includes the following:
                           (i) at least 100 hours as lookout;
                           (ii) at least 100 hours in daylight hours;
                           (iii) at least 100 hours in darkness;
                           (iv) at least 180 hours watchkeeping duties under supervision.
                          3.  For endorsement as Watchkeeper Deck on vessels <3000 GT on near coastal voyages — the person must have at least 6 months served on vessels ≥24 m as the officer in charge of a navigational watch while holding a Watchkeeper Deck <500 GT seafarer certificate.
                          Note for subparagraph 2(b)(iii)   See subsection 20(4) of Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) 2024 for when seafarers under 18 years old may perform night work for training purposes for approved programs.
Mate <500 GT              1. The person must:
                          (a) be at least 18 years old; and
                          (b) meet any of the following:
                           (i) hold or have held an unrestricted Master <24 m NC certificate of competency;
                           (ii) hold a Watchkeeper Deck <500 GT seafarer certificate;
                           (iii) other certificate that AMSA considers at least equivalent; and
                          (c) have completed at least 36 months qualifying seagoing service, performing watchkeeping duties or functions in the deck department on vessels ≥12 m, that includes:
                           (i) at least 24 months served as master or officer in charge of a navigational watch; and
                           (ii) at least 12 months served on vessels ≥24 m on voyages of at least 24 hours duration; and
                          (d) have completed an approved program of study that meets the standards specified in STCW Code