For the certificate of competency as skipper (port operations), a candidate shall—
ALTERNATIVE A: Candidates making entry at this level
| (1) | Be at least 18 years of age; and |
| (2) | Have at least 12 months sea service in the deck department on any of the following ships of 25 GT or more— |
| (c) | port operation vessels; or |
| (d) | naval ships of 14m or more in length; and |
| (3) | Have performed, during the required sea service, bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of a certificated deck officer for at least six months; and |
| (4) | Have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code. |
ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates with Coastal Skipper ≥ 9m or Skipper Offshore ≥ 9m
| (1) | Be at least 18 years of age; and |
| (2) | Have at least nine months sea service in the deck department on any of the following ships of 25 GT or more |
| (c) | port operation vessels; or |
| (d) | naval ships of 14m or more in length; and |
| (3) | Have performed, during the required sea service, bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of a certificated deck officer for at least six months; and |
| (4) | Have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code. |
