(b)
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certification of officers and crew should
be adopted for the new Hong Kong
Register;
adequate training and examination
facilities should be provided in Hong
Kong for both officers and crew;
(c)
no restrictions should be imposed as to
source of officers and crew.
[Note:
These recommendations may need revision
in the light of decisions on 'alternatives.]
3.27.
A number of comments were made to the effect
that standards should be relaxed to allow presently
under- qualified officers and crew to be employed on
vessels on the new register. We find this an
unacceptable proposal though do consider that, should
there be a proven need, conversion courses should be
offered in Hong Kong to enable those who wish to be
examined at existing standards to meet the required
level. It will also be necessary for such conversion
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.