1458
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
[No. 43

of the sides and angles being estimated approximately by the eye.

(b.) The sides and angles used in solving the problem should be marked by distinguishing letters in the figure, and the candidate should for each fresh computation write down clearly what is given and what he is required to find, together with the formula which he proposes to use.

(c.) Opposite each quantity in the computation he should put the letters denoting the part of the triangle which it represents, writing “comp” before the letters when the quantity is the complement of that part of the triangle.

Candidates will not be required to enter into the mathematical investigation of the rules and formulae used in the solution of problems involving oblique-angled spherical triangles, but credit will be given to any candidate showing such knowledge. When however, a problem or part of a problem is solved by right-angled spherical trigonometry, the simple process of deducing the formula from the figure by Napier’s rules for circular parts or other method must be shown.

Where a problem is solved by right-angled plane trigonometry, the simple process of deducing the formula from the figure for each of the computations in it must be shown.

The rule for finding the latitude by meridian altitude must be proved by the figure.

76. Examination in Seamanship.—In addition to the qualifications required of an ordinary master, an extra master will be expected to give satisfactory answers to any questions in practical seamanship that the Examiner may put to him.

77. Extra certificates for steamships will also be issued, subject to the examination described below, to officers who can show the necessary service in steamships. The certificates will be marked “For steamships only,” and will only entitle the holders to go to sea as masters of steamships.

The examination is open to all who are qualified to go up for a certificate as master of a foreign-going steamship, or who have already obtained this certificate. It is open also to candidates who have failed in the examination for an extra master’s certificate to show the requisite knowledge of the management of square-rigged sailing-vessels, provided they can prove the necessary amount of officer’s service in steamships. (See par. 21.)

78. Examination in Navigation.—The examination in navigation for an extra master’s certificate for steamships will be precisely the same as that prescribed for an extra master’s certificate.

79. Examination in Seamanship.—In addition to the qualifications required of a master of a foreign-going steamship, the extra master will be expected to give satisfactory answers to any questions appertaining to the management of a steamship that the Examiner may put to him.

Provisional Certificates.

80. Provisional certificates for foreign-going ships or for foreign-going steamships, according to the candidate’s qualifications, are granted on the conditions stated below to any officer of the Mercantile Marine who may require such a certificate to qualify him for appointment to or promotion in the Royal Naval Reserve. These certificates are only issued for Royal Naval Reserve purposes, and do not authorise the holders to go to sea as first mate or master.

81. Candidates for these certificates must apply at a Mercantile Marine Office, fill up the form of application (Exn. 2), and pay the usual fee. They must produce their first or second mate’s certificates of competency, and an authority from the Marine Department before they can be examined.

82. Provisional Certificates as First Mate.—Provisional certificates as first mate are granted to candidates who can prove that they have served five years at sea, and that during one year of this period they have served in a capacity not lower than fourth mate while holding a second mate’s certificate. They must pass the usual examination for first mate, and pay the usual fee. The provisional certificate is exchangeable for the full certificate as first mate, without further payment or examination, on production to the Marine Department of satisfactory proofs that the holder has served at sea not less than twelve months in a foreign-going vessel in a capacity not lower than fourth mate, and that during the whole of that period he has been in regular charge of a watch, and in possession of a full certificate of competency as second mate.

83. Provisional Certificates as Master.—Provisional certificates as master are granted to candidates who can prove not less than six and a half years’ service at sea, and who pass the usual examination for master, and pay the usual fee. Of this service two and a half years must have been served in a capacity not lower than fourth mate of an ocean-going steamship, during the last twelve months of which the candidate must have been in possession of a full certificate as first mate. These certificates will be exchanged for the full certificate as master, without further payment or examination, on production to the Marine Department of satisfactory proofs that the holder has served at sea not less than two and a half years in a foreign-going vessel in charge of a watch in a capacity not lower than fourth mate, and that during twelve months of this period he has served as second mate while in possession of a full certificate of competency as first mate.

Certificates for Pleasure Yachts.

84. The examination for these certificates is purely voluntary, and is confined to persons who command their own sea-going pleasure yachts. A master of a yacht who is not also the sole owner, or who is under twenty-one years of age, is not eligible for examination.

85. Only one description of certificate will be issued, whether the yacht is foreign-going or cruises within the home-trade limits.

The certificate will not entitle the holder to command any vessel except the pleasure yacht or yachts of which he is at the time the sole registered owner.

86. Candidates are not required to have served any specified time afloat, as it is believed that their sea-knowledge will be sufficiently tested by the examination they will have to pass in seamanship.

87. Testimonials of service need not be shown, but a candidate for examination will be required to produce a statutory declaration to the effect (1) that he is sole owner of the yacht; (2) that the yacht is sea-going; (3) that it is not to be used for trading purposes. He will also be required to fill up the form of application (Form Exn. 2), and pay the fee of £2 at a Mercantile Marine Office, as prescribed in par. 3.