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Issue of Bridge Watch keeping Certificate of Competency.
Applicable to:
All companies and seafarers
Effective Date:
1st January 2006
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Bridge Watchkeeping Certificate Issuance
Bridge watchkeeping certificates must be issued by the master of the vessel. In exceptional circumstances, the employer's representative may issue the certificate, taking full responsibility and clearly stating the reason.
- Valid Issuers: Master of the vessel, or employer's representative (with clear reason)
- Consequences: Certificates not issued by master or without clear reason may not be accepted
2. Certificate Acceptance
Only certificates issued by members of INSA/FOSMA/MASSA or companies registered under Merchant Shipping (Recruitment & Placement of seafarers) Rules 2005 will be accepted.
- Accepted Issuers: INSA/FOSMA/MASSA members, or registered companies
- Action for non-members: Register under the Recruitment Rule to avoid difficulties
II/4 Candidates signing off after 1st January 2006 must comply
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