11Certificates — criteria for variation

11 Certificates — criteria for variation

 11.1 For section 32 of the Navigation Act, the criteria for variation of a GMDSS certificate or a certificate of recognition are that the holder:

(a)  applies in writing to the Manager, Ship Operations and Qualifications, stating the nature of the variation sought; and

(b) is complying with the conditions of the certificate; and

(c) undertakes any additional training approved by the Manager, Ship Operations and Qualifications.

 11.2 The Manager, Ship Operations and Qualifications may also vary a GMDSS certificate or a certificate of recognition without an application, by imposing restrictions on the use of the certificate, if any of the grounds mentioned in section 12 is established.