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13 – Fishing vessel manoeuvring and handling

Basic knowledge of manoeuvring and handling a fishing vessel, including the following:

.1 - Berthing, unberthing, anchoring and manoeuvring alongside other vessels at sea;

.2 - Manoeuvring during fishing operations with special regard to factors which could adversely affect the

vessel’s safety during such operations;

.3 - Effects of wind, tide and current on ship handling;

.4 - Manoeuvring in shallow water;

.5 - Management of fishing vessels in heavy weather;

.6 - Rescuing persons and assisting a ship or aircraft in distress;

.7 - Towing and being towed;

.8 - Man-overboard procedure; and

.9 - Where applicable, practical measures to be taken when navigating in ice or in conditions of ice accretion

on board the vessel.

14 – Fishing vessel construction

General knowledge of the principal structural members of a vessel.

15 – Vessel stability

Demonstrate ability to use stability data, stability and trim tables and pre-calculated operating conditions.

16 – Catch handling and stowage

Knowledge of safe handling and stowage of catch and the effect of these factors on the safety of the vessel.

17 – English language

Adequate knowledge of the English language enabling the officer to use charts and other nautical publications,

to understand meteorological information and messages concerning ship’s safety and operation. Ability to

understand and use the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases.

18 – Medical aid

Knowledge of first aid procedures. Practical application of medical guides and advice by radio.

19 – Search and rescue

Adequate knowledge of search and rescue procedures based on the Merchant Ship Search and Rescue

Manual (MERSAR).

20 – Prevention of pollution of the marine environment

Knowledge of the precautions to be observed to prevent pollution of the marine environment.

21 – Methods to demonstrate proficiency

The Party shall prescribe methods for the demonstration of proficiency in relevant requirements of this

appendix.

Regulation 3

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of skippers on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and

over operating in limited waters

1 – Every skipper on a fishing vessel of 24 metres in length and over operating in limited waters shall, unless

they hold certificates issued in compliance with regulation 1, hold an appropriate certificate issued in compliance

with at least the provisions of this regulation.

2 – Every candidate for certification shall:

.1 - Satisfy the Party as to medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight and hearing;