June 20.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1875

Fees.

24. The fees are as follow :—

Third-class engineer’s certificate .. 1 0 0
Second-class engineer’s certificate .. 1 0 0
First-class engineer’s certificate (whether extra or ordinary) .. 2 0 0
First-class engineer’s certificate, if the candidate holds a second-class certificate of competency valid in New Zealand .. 1 0 0

Lake or river service.

25. Service as watchkeeper on a lake or river steamer of not less than 66 nominal horse-power may be accepted under the following conditions :—

(1.) The service will only count half as much as sea service—i.e., every two months of lake or river service is only equivalent to one month’s sea service.

(2.) Candidates for second-class certificates, besides being possessed of the third-class certificate, must prove, in addition to the lake or river service, at least three month’s qualifying service at sea in a steamship of not less than 66 nominal horse-power.

(3.) Candidates for first-class certificates must prove, in addition to lake or river service in vessels of 99 nominal horse-power, at least six months’ qualifying service at sea with a second-class engineer’s certificate in vessels of not less than 99 nominal horse-power.

Sea-going steam-dredgers, &c., service.

26. Service in sea-going steam-dredgers, fishing-boats, or tug-boats, where candidate is in possession of a third-class certificate, may be accepted under the following conditions :—

Two months of such service is only equal to one month’s qualifying service. Candidates for second-class certificates may perform all these sea services in sea-going steam-dredgers, trawlers, or tug-boats; but they must have been on regular watch on the main engines or boilers, and the vessels must not be less than 66 nominal horse-power. Candidates for first-class certificates must have served in vessels of at least 99 nominal horse-power, and have been in charge of a watch on the main engines or boilers. They must, in addition, have served in a qualifying capacity for at least six months in a foreign-going cargo or passenger steamship, or nine months in a home-trade cargo or passenger steamship.

Pilot service.

27. Service performed in pilot-vessels will not qualify a candidate for examination.

Service in steam-yachts.

28. Service performed in steam-yachts either within or beyond home-trade limits, if candidate is in possession of a third-class certificate, may be accepted as equivalent to two-thirds of the time performed in foreign-going trading-vessels, provided the candidate’s name is entered on vessel’s articles, and that he can prove to the satisfaction of the Examiner that the time claimed was actually served at sea.

Candidates for second-class certificates may perform all their service in yachts, but the candidate must have been on regular watch on the main engines or boilers, and the vessel must be of not less than 66 nominal horse-power.

Candidates for first-class certificates must have served on vessels of not less than 99 nominal horse-power, and must have been in regular charge of the main engines or boilers. In addition, they must have served for at least three months in a qualifying capacity on board a foreign-going trading or passenger steamship. This additional service will, however, not be required in the case of a candidate who has served for eighteen months as first engineer, or for two years as second engineer, of a steam-yacht of the requisite power.

Certificates of service.

29. An officer who has attained the rank of engineer or assistant engineer in His Majesty’s Navy or Indian Marine Service is entitled without examination, if an engineer, to a certificate of service as first-class engineer, and, if an assistant engineer, to a certificate of service as second-class engineer. These officers may be examined for a certificate of competency on the same conditions as engineers of the mercantile marine.

Certificates of competency.

30. Chief engine-room artificers and engine-room artificers in the Royal Navy may be examined for certificates of competency on the same conditions as engineers of the mercantile marine.

[Particulars of the examination of masters and mates in steam will be found in Appendix E.]

“Certificate” defined.

31. The term “certificate” in these regulations means a certificate issued by the Marine Department, by the Board of Trade, or by a British possession, and which is valid in New Zealand.

Assistant engineer.

32. Service entered upon a ship’s articles as having been performed in the capacity of assistant engineer must be supported by proof of the candidate having acted as second, third, or junior engineer on regular watch, as the case may be.

Service as engineer only accepted as qualifying service.

33. Service in the engine-room (afterwards referred to) for qualifying a candidate to be examined for a second-class engineer’s certificate must be only in those capacities which afford opportunities of obtaining practical experience as an engineer; and service in the capacity of fireman, stoker, donkey-man, greaser, winchman, labourer, engineer’s steward, or any other capacity than that of Engineer taking watch on engines and boilers for propelling will not be accepted.

“Qualifying service” defined.

34. In the case of candidates for first-class certificates “qualifying service” means service on regular watch as senior engineer in charge of the main engines or boilers. During the whole of the period claimed candidates must have been in possession of second-class certificates. In the case of candidates for second-class certificates “qualifying service” means service as engineer on regular watch on the main engines or boilers. During the whole of the period claimed candidates must have been in possession of third-class certificates, or the exemption for same. In no case will time spent in clerical work be allowed to count.

Unsuccessful candidates may in certain cases receive certificates for inferior grade.

35. In cases where the candidate is already in possession of a certificate of service, should he fail