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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MARCH 5, 1937.
(b) to show that he understands how to maintain in good working condition any machinery or other appliances which may be placed in his charge; how to provide against defects and breakdowns; and also to show that he is competent to carry out or direct any ordinary repairs or renewals that may be required;
(c) to be acquainted with the usual structure of an ordinary steel ship, and understand how to preserve in good condition such parts as the bilges, bunkers, tanks under the boilers, &c.;
(d) to be able to recognise from an indicator diagram any irregularity in the working of the engine which it may show, to know how this might be rectified, and to be able to sketch approximately the difference any alteration in the setting or working of the valves, etc., would produce in the diagram;
(e) to be able to make a satisfactory working drawing of one or more of the principal parts of the machinery, or other appliances with which he ought to be familiar, or to complete and develop a given example; and supply the figured dimensions and other particulars necessary to enable the part or parts depicted to be made from the drawing;
(f) to know how the flash point of an oil is ascertained, and be capable of determining experimentally that of any sample when the necessary apparatus is provided.
For an Ordinary Certificate.—The candidate is also required
(g) to be thoroughly conversant with the principles and practice of surface condensation, superheating, and the working of steam expansively, and with the economical and efficient use of coal and oil fuel.
33. First Class Certificates Without Second. The Governor may see fit to allow an applicant who has had no opportunity to obtain a Second Class Certificate, either Imperial or Colonial, to be examined for a First Class Ordinary or Motor Certificate, although he does not possess a Certificate of the lower grade, provided he is able to satisfy him as to the satisfactory character of his services; but these must be ample both as regards length and experience. As a rule, at least 4 years' sea service, a fair proportion of which must have been in a responsible capacity, and qualifying for a First Class Certificate, will be required; but all applications under this rule should be submitted by the Examiner to the Chief Examiner for consideration.
If any such candidate fails to pass the examination for the First Class Certificate, but passes that for the lower grade, he may be given a Second Class Certificate of Competency, but no part of the fee will be returned. If he fails in practical knowledge, he may be re-examined for a Second Class Certificate only, subject to the usual regulations relating to such failures.
The
34. ENDORSEMENT OF CERTIFICATES. holder of an Ordinary Certificate may have it endorsed to the effect that he is competent for service in the appropriate capacity in motor ships, provided that he proves at least six months' service in foreign trade or equivalent service (in the ratio indicated in rules 29 (b) and 31 (b)) in a qualifying capacity in motor ships of horse-power not less than that
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