in the Hong Kong Lucchent Shipping Cedisance (Cap. 281), and on such an account, any changes contengla bod, would need to be preceded by amondaence to that Ordinavon. the two cources of action referred to in the draft which it is opined could be followed without legislative changes are not understood in this context, As stated hovever such courses of action have already been considered, although with slight variations. 1.0.
(1) Fexeign cortificates of cœpetency could ba
accepted for the issue of comparable Bong Kong certificates, in those cases where the holders wero proficient in the English language, and the standard of examination associated with the national certificates, was not less than that prevailing under the Hong Kong system,
(ii) Foreign subjects could be allowed to sit the
examinations for issue of Bong Kong certi- ficates of competency relative to the more senior grades of officer.
At this point in time, it is aammed the master of a Hong Kong registered vessel will need to be a Britich subject, and considering the questioa of proficiency in the English Language, it is accepted there could be no substituto. The aforementioned assumption is related to ensuring British control, whilst the second point can be associated with safety, and the handling of chips* business.
Possibly the firat mentionad relaxation would prove to be the most logical if not the most practical - choice, because assing languaga requirements being met, it is felt that many foreign certificates of eorpatency, particularly those associated with 1.3.C. countries, must be comparable with our own, so far as they are associated with examinations and experience. Whilst taking the point regarding ponsible difficulties which such courses of action might introduce, as discussione ore 20ca to take place with both sides of the industry, zegarding recognition of certificates of cœpetency
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