For the certificate of proficiency as efficient cook, candidates shall—
| (1) | be at least 18 years of age; |
| (2) | have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code; and |
| (3) | have at least three months sea service in the catering department on any of the following kinds of ships: |
| (a) | trading ships of 100 GT or more engaged in mining operations or on unlimited or near-coastal voyages; or |
[Regulation 73(3)(a) substituted by regulation 39 of Notice No. R. 544, GG 38912, dated 25 June 2015]
| (b) | fishing vessels requiring to have an efficient cook onboard. |
