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officers and crews receiving training and obtaining
certficates of competency elsewhere (particularly in
China). Given that we are concerned to promote the Hong
Kong connection with the register though we have
suggested that there should be no Hong Kong manning
requirements
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it would be unfortunate if we were not
able to rely on local establishments to train local
people for employment on Hong Kong ships.
counter to the aspirations of the ITF.]
It would run
Points of Concern to UK
6.13.
It is possible that Hong Kong recognition of
certificates which are not recognised by the UK may be a
cause of concern for HMG whilst Hong Kong remains under
British sovereignty.
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