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600

No. 10 of 1899.

MERCHANT SHIPPING.

[s. 4 contd.] Examina-
tion for certificates.
Rules for examina-
tions.
[cf. 4 & 5 Geo. 5, c. 42, s. 1.]
Applicant for certi-
ficate to give notice to Harbour Master.
Appoint-
ment of board of examiners.
Harbour Master to
summon
board and notify applicant.
Fees to be paid by applicant.
Fees to members of board.
Certificate to be given to successful candidate.
Certificate to

(7) Examinations shall be instituted for persons who wish to procure colonial certificates of competency as masters, mates or engineers in the mercantile marine.

(8) The Governor in Council may lay down rules as to the conduct of such examinations and as to the qualifications of the applicants, and such rules shall be strictly adhered to by all examiners.

(9) When any person is desirous of obtaining a colonial certificate of competency as master, first, second, or only mate, or engineer in the mercantile marine, he shall give notice in writing to that effect to the Harbour Master, who shall forward the same to the Governor.

(10) It shall thereupon be lawful for the Governor to constitute and appoint a board of examiners to inquire into the competency of such applicant, and such board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be the Harbour Master, and of the remaining two one or both shall be commissioned officers in the Royal Navy or masters or duly qualified engineers in the British mercantile marine.

(11) On such appointment being notified to the Harbour Master, he shall summon the other members of the board to attend at the Harbour Office for the purpose of examining the applicant, at a day and at an hour to be named in such summons, and shall also notify the applicant to attend accordingly.

(12) Every applicant for a colonial certificate of competency shall, on lodging his application, pay to the Harbour Master a fee, if for a master's or first class engineer's certificate, of twenty dollars, and if for any other certificate, of fifteen dollars.

(13) Every member of the board, except the Harbour Master, shall be entitled to receive out of the public revenue a fee of five dollars for the examination of each applicant.

(14) Every applicant who has passed a satisfactory examination, and has given satisfactory evidence of his sobriety, experience and general good conduct on board ship, shall be entitled to receive, on the recommendation of the board, a colonial certificate of competency signed by the Governor.

(15) Colonial certificates of competency granted under this section shall be subject to any regulations made under any

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600 No. 10 of 1899. MERCHANT SHIPPING. [s. 4 contd.] Examina- tion for certificates. Rules for examina- tions. [cf. 4 & 5 Geo. 5, c. 42, s. 1.] Applicant for certi- ficate to give notice to Harbour Master. Appoint- ment of board of examiners. Harbour Master to summon board and notify applicant. Fees to be paid by applicant. Fees to members of board. Certificate to be given to successful candidate. Certificate to (7) Examinations shall be instituted for persons who wish to procure colonial certificates of competency as masters, mates or engineers in the mercantile marine. (8) The Governor in Council may lay down rules as to the conduct of such examinations and as to the qualifications of the applicants, and such rules shall be strictly adhered to by all examiners. (9) When any person is desirous of obtaining a colonial certificate of competency as master, first, second, or only mate, or engineer in the mercantile marine, he shall give notice in writing to that effect to the Harbour Master, who shall forward the same to the Governor. (10) It shall thereupon be lawful for the Governor to constitute and appoint a board of examiners to inquire into the competency of such applicant, and such board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be the Harbour Master, and of the remaining two one or both shall be commissioned officers in the Royal Navy or masters or duly qualified engineers in the British mercantile marine. (11) On such appointment being notified to the Harbour Master, he shall summon the other members of the board to attend at the Harbour Office for the purpose of examining the applicant, at a day and at an hour to be named in such summons, and shall also notify the applicant to attend accordingly. (12) Every applicant for a colonial certificate of competency shall, on lodging his application, pay to the Harbour Master a fee, if for a master's or first class engineer's certificate, of twenty dollars, and if for any other certificate, of fifteen dollars. (13) Every member of the board, except the Harbour Master, shall be entitled to receive out of the public revenue a fee of five dollars for the examination of each applicant. (14) Every applicant who has passed a satisfactory examination, and has given satisfactory evidence of his sobriety, experience and general good conduct on board ship, shall be entitled to receive, on the recommendation of the board, a colonial certificate of competency signed by the Governor. (15) Colonial certificates of competency granted under this section shall be subject to any regulations made under any
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600 No. 10 of 1899. MERCHANT SHIPPING. [s. 4 contd.] Examina- tion for certificates. Rules for examina- tions. [cf. 4 & 5 Geo. 5, c. 42, s. 1.] Applicant for certi- ficate to give notice to Harbour Master. Appoint- ment of board of examiners. Harbour Master to summon board and notify applicant. Fees to be paid by applicant. Fees to members of board. Certificate to be given to successful candidate. Certificate to (7) Examinations shall be instituted for persons who wish to procure colonial certificates of competency as masters, mates or engineers in the mercantile marine. (8) The Governor in Council may lay down rules as to the conduct of such examinations and as to the qualifications of the applicants, and such rules shall be strictly adhered to by all examiners. (9) When any person is desirous of obtaining a colonial certificate of competency as master, first, second, or only mate, or engineer in the mercantile marine, he shall give notice in writing to that effect to the Harbour Master, who shall forward the same to the Governor. (10) It shall thereupon be lawful for the Governor to constitute and appoint a board of examiners to inquire into the competency of such applicant, and such board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be the Harbour Master, and of the remaining two one or both shall be commissioned officers in the Royal Navy or masters or duly qualified engineers in the British mercantile marine. (11) On such appointment being notified to the Harbour Master, he shall summon the other members of the board to attend at the Harbour Office for the purpose of examining the applicant, at a day and at an hour to be named in such summons, and shall also notify the applicant to attend accordingly. : (12) Every applicant for a colonial certificate of competency shall, on lodging his application, pay to the Harbour Master a fee, if for a master's or first class engineer's certificate, of twenty dollars, and if for any other certificate, of fifteen dollars. (13) Every member of the board, except the Harbour Master, shall be entitled to receive out of the public revenue a fee of five dollars for the examination of each applicant. (14) Every applicant who has passed a satisfactory examina tion, and has given satisfactory evidence of his sobriety, experience and general good conduct on board ship, shall be entitled to receive, on the recommendation of the board, a colonial certificate of competency signed by the Governor. (15) Colonial certificates of competency granted under this be subject to section shall be subject to any regulations made under any
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600

No. 10 of 1899.

MERCHANT SHIPPING.

[s. 4 contd.] Examina-

tion for certificates.

Rules for examina- tions.

[cf. 4 & 5 Geo. 5, c. 42, s. 1.]

Applicant for certi- ficate to give notice to Harbour Master.

Appoint- ment of board of examiners.

Harbour Master to

summon

board and notify applicant.

Fees to be paid by applicant.

Fees to members of board.

Certificate to be given to successful candidate.

Certificate to

(7) Examinations shall be instituted for persons who wish to procure colonial certificates of competency as masters, mates or engineers in the mercantile marine.

(8) The Governor in Council may lay down rules as to the conduct of such examinations and as to the qualifications of the applicants, and such rules shall be strictly adhered to by all examiners.

(9) When any person is desirous of obtaining a colonial certificate of competency as master, first, second, or only mate, or engineer in the mercantile marine, he shall give notice in writing to that effect to the Harbour Master, who shall forward the same to the Governor.

(10) It shall thereupon be lawful for the Governor to constitute and appoint a board of examiners to inquire into the competency of such applicant, and such board shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be the Harbour Master, and of the remaining two one or both shall be commissioned officers in the Royal Navy or masters or duly qualified engineers in the British mercantile marine.

(11) On such appointment being notified to the Harbour Master, he shall summon the other members of the board to attend at the Harbour Office for the purpose of examining the applicant, at a day and at an hour to be named in such summons, and shall also notify the applicant to attend accordingly.

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(12) Every applicant for a colonial certificate of competency shall, on lodging his application, pay to the Harbour Master a fee, if for a master's or first class engineer's certificate, of twenty dollars, and if for any other certificate, of fifteen dollars.

(13) Every member of the board, except the Harbour Master, shall be entitled to receive out of the public revenue a fee of five dollars for the examination of each applicant.

(14) Every applicant who has passed a satisfactory examina tion, and has given satisfactory evidence of his sobriety, experience and general good conduct on board ship, shall be entitled to receive, on the recommendation of the board, a colonial certificate of competency signed by the Governor.

(15) Colonial certificates of competency granted under this be subject to section shall be subject to any regulations made under any

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