A candidate for the certificate of competency as master shall have—
| (i) | at least 36 months' approved sea service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 3 000GT or more on unlimited voyages while holding, as a minimum, a certificate of competency as deck officer; or |
| (ii) | at least 12 months' approved sea service as chief mate of a ship of 3 000GT or more on unlimited voyages while holding, as a minimum, a certificate of competency as chief mate; |
| (b) | passed a theoretical examination at an accredited institution and have successfully completed training; and |
| (c) | been assessed at level 3. |
