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[接上页] (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 11 Verification of qualifications, etc. (1) The examiner shall not permit a candidate to take any examination under these rules unless he is satisfied that the candidate- (a) is eligible to take the examination; and (b) is the person in respect of whom the application for the examination has been made.(2) If before the commencement, or during the course, of an examination, the examiner becomes aware that any candidate has any physical or other disability which in his opinion would render the candidate incapable of performing the duties of a master or engineer, as the case may be, of a pleasure vessel, the examiner shall not permit the candidate to take or complete the examination. (3) Where the examiner does not permit a candidate to take or complete an examination under paragraph (1) or (2)- (a) he shall state his reasons therefor on the candidate's application form and send the form to the Director; and (b) the fee paid by the candidate shall be refunded. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 12 Appeals from decisions of examiners (1) Any person who considers himself aggrieved by any decision of an examiner may appeal in writing to the Director. (2) The Director may confirm, vary or reverse any such decision or substitute therefor such other decision as he may think fit. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R rule 13 Re-examination of holders of certificates (1) If the Director is of the opinion that the holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency is, due to age, illness or physical disability, likely to be incapable of performing the duties of a master or engineer, as the case may be, of a pleasure vessel, the Director may by notice in writing to the holder of the certificate require him to undergo, within the period specified in the notice, a medical examination or a sight test or both. (2) If the holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency who is required to undergo a medical examination or sight test under paragraph (1)- (a) fails or refuses without reasonable excuse to undergo the medical examination or sight test within the period specified in the notice; or (b) does not pass the medical examination or sight test,the Director may by notice in writing sent to the holder cancel the certificate. (3) Where a pleasure vessel certificate of competency is cancelled under paragraph (2) the holder shall forthwith deliver the certificate to the Director. (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 1 RECOGNITION OF EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATES [rule 4] PART I Certificate held under the Merchant Shipping (Launches and Ferry Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg) or the Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Craft) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.) Equivalent local certificate of competency for purpose of Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.) Type of Certificate -Local certificate of competency as master of a vessel of 300 tons and under -Local certificate of competency as master of a vessel of 60 tons and under -Local certificate of competency as engineer for a vessel with engines of upto 150 hp or over 150 hp -Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I (valid for vessels of more than 20 m in length) -Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I (valid for vessels of not more than 20 m in length) -Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I (valid for vessels with diesel engines) PART II Certificate held under the Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.) before commencement of the Shipping and Port Control (Pleasure Vessels) (Certificates of Competency) Rules (Cap 313 sub. leg.) Equivalent local certificate of competency for purpose of Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) Regulations (Cap 313 sub. leg.) after commencement of the Shipping and Port Control (Pleasure Vessels) (Certificates of Competency) Rules (Cap 313 sub. leg.) Type of Certificate -Local certificate of competency as master of a vessel of 15 tons and under, endorsed "valid for privately owned pleasure craft only" -Local certificate of competency as engineer endorsed "valid for privately owned pleasure craft only" -Pleasure Vessel Master Grade II (valid for vessels of not more than 13.7 m in length-but subject to rule 4(3)) -Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I (valid only for vessels with the type of engine endorsed) (Enacted 1986) Cap 313R Sched 2 EXAMINATION PROCEDURE [rule 6] 1. How to Apply 1.1. Candidates for a local certificate of competency as Master or Engineer of a Pleasure Vessel (known as a Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency) should complete an application form obtainable from the Marine Department Examination Centre. The completed form with photograph attached together with the appropriate fee should be submitted to the Marine Department Examination Centre. 2. Proof of Identity 2.1. Candidates when applying and subsequently when appearing for the examination must produce to the examiner or his deputy a Hong Kong Identity Card, or other acceptable proof of identity. |