50High speed craft endorsement

50 High speed craft endorsement

50.1 Requirement for type rating endorsement for high speed craft

  A person who performs duties and functions as Master, Chief Mate, or Watchkeeper (Deck) on a high speed craft must hold:

(a) a certificate of competency or certificate of recognition for the deck officer duties; and

(b) a type rating endorsement appropriate to that type of high speed craft on that route.

50.2 Eligibility criteria for type rating endorsement for high speed craft

  A type rating endorsement may be issued to a person for a high speed craft for a route if the person:

(a) holds a certificate of competency or certificate of recognition for the deck officer duties; and

(a) has satisfactorily completed approved high speed craft training, relevant to the type of craft and the route, that meets the requirements of paragraphs 18.3.3.1 to 18.3.3.12 of the  International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft, adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.97(73); and

(b) has practical experience and familiarisation training to the satisfaction of the Manager, Ship Operations and Qualifications.