To obtain a certificate of competency as chief engineer officer of a ship of less than 750 kW propulsion power operating within a port operations area—
| (a) | a candidate holding a certificate of competency as an Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (Port Operations) shall— |
| (i) | have completed at least 12 months approved sea service on a ship of 100 kW or more propulsion power under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and |
| (ii) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standard of competence as specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate; |
| (b) | a candidate making an entry at this level shall— |
| (i) | have completed at least 18 months approved sea service on a ship of 100 kW or more propulsion power under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and |
| (ii) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate; |
| (c) | a candidate holding an approved trade certificate shall— |
| (i) | have completed at least 12 months approved sea service on a ship of 100 kW or more propulsion power under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and |
| (ii) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate. |
