Issue of certificate
7 Issue of certificate
First issue
For paragraph 314(3)(a) of the Navigation Act, the criteria for the issue to a person of a seafarer certificate as a master or deck officer are as follows:
the person is familiar enough with the English language that the person can fully understand directions and documents relating to the duties or functions for which the certificate is required;
the person applies in accordance with Subdivision 2.1 of Marine Order 70;
the person meets the eligibility requirements for the certificate that are mentioned in Schedule 2.
Revalidation (reissue)
However, the criteria set out in subsection (3) apply for a kind of certificate if a person:
holds a seafarer certificate of that kind that is in force; or
held a seafarer certificate of that kind that has ceased to be in force; or
held a certificate of competency or a certificate of recognition issued under Marine Order 3 (Seafarer qualifications) 2004 that corresponds to the kind of certificate in accordance with Schedule 3.
The criteria are that:
the requirements of Subdivision 5.1 of Marine Order 70 are met; and
the certificate is not, or was not, suspended, cancelled or revoked; and
the person meets the requirements mentioned in Schedule 4.
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