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14 – Maritime law

14.1 - A knowledge of international maritime law as embodied in the international agreements and conventions

as they affect the specific obligations and responsibilities of the skipper, particularly those concerning safety and

the protection of the marine environment. Particular regard shall be paid to the following subjects:

.1 - Certificates and other documents required to be carried on board fishing vessels by international

conventions, how they may be obtained and the period of their legal validity;

.2 - Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol;

.3 - Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety

of Life at Sea, 1974;

.4 - Responsibilities under annex I and annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution

from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 thereto;

.5 - Maritime declarations of health and the requirements of the international health regulations;

.6 - Responsibilities under the Convention on International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972;

and

.7 - Responsibilities under other international instruments affecting the safety of the ship and crew.

14.2 - The extent of knowledge of national maritime legislation is left to the discretion of the Party, but shall

include national arrangements for implementing applicable international agreements and conventions.

15 – English language

Adequate knowledge of the English language enabling the skipper to use charts and other nautical

publications, to understand meteorological information and measures concerning the vessel’s safety and

operation, and to communicate with other ships or coast stations. Ability to understand and use the IMO Standard

Marine Communication Phrases.

16 – Communications

16.1 - General knowledge of the principles and basic factors necessary for the safe and efficient use of all

sub-systems and equipment required by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

16.2 - Knowledge of navigational and meteorological warning systems and the selection of the appropriate

communication services.

16.3 - Knowledge of the adverse effect of misuse of such communication equipment.

16.4 - Where the Party has examined candidates in these subjects at lower levels of certification, they may

have the option of not re-examining in these subjects.

16.5 - Ability to transmit and receive signals by Morse light and to use the International Code of Signals.

17 – Life-saving

17.1 - A thorough knowledge of life-saving appliances and arrangements.

17.2 - A thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, musters and drills.

18 – Search and rescue

18.1 - A thorough knowledge of the Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR).

19 – The FAO/ILO/IMO Code of Safety for Fishermen and Fishing Vessels

19.1 Knowledge of part A of the FAO/ILO/IMO Code of Safety for Fishermen and Fishing Vessels.

20 – Methods for demonstration of proficiency

20.1 - Navigation

20.1.1 - Demonstrate the use of sextant, pelorus, azimuth mirror and ability to plot position course and

bearings.

20.2 - Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the content, application and intent of the Convention on the

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972.

20.2.1 - By the use of small models displaying proper signals or lights or by the use of a navigation light

simulator.