Aug. 2.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3075

88. 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.

89. Provisional Certificates as Master.—Provisional certificates as master are granted to candidates who can prove not less than six and a half year’s 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.

90. 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.

91. 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.

92. 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.

93. 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.

94. In all other respects the regulations relating to examinations of masters of foreign-going ships will apply in these cases.

95. Examination in Navigation.—The examination in navigation for yacht-master’s certificate will be precisely the same as that prescribed for an ordinary master’s certificate, except that in the civil duties of a shipmaster the master of a yacht will only be expected to possess a knowledge of what he is required to do by the Shipping and Seamen Act.

96. Examination in Seamanship.—He must give satisfactory answers as to his knowledge of making and taking in sail, and as to the management of a yacht under canvas in moderate and in stormy weather. He must have a thorough knowledge of the rule of the road at sea as regards both steamers and sailing-vessels, their regulation lights, and fog and sound signals; and be able to describe the signals of distress, and the signals to be made by ships wanting a pilot, and the liabilities and penalties incurred by the misuse of these signals. He must also understand the use and management of the rocket apparatus in the event of his vessel being stranded. He must be able to mark and use the lead and log lines; to cast a vessel on a lee shore; to moor and unmoor a ship; to keep a clear anchor, and to carry out an anchor. He must know how to keep his vessel out of the trough of the sea in the event of accident; how to rig rafts and jury-rudders, &c.; and what steps to take if his vessel is disabled or unmanageable and drifting towards a lee shore. He will also be examined as to the resources for the preservation of the crew in the event of wreck. He must also possess a knowledge of the measures he should adopt for preventing and checking an outbreak of scurvy on board; and be prepared to answer any other questions relating to the management of a yacht, either steam or sailing, which the Examiner may ask.

97. Extra Master of Yacht.—An extra certificate will be issued to the owner of a yacht who either holds, or is qualified to be examined for, a yachtmaster’s certificate, subject to the following examination.

98. Examination in Navigation.—The examination in navigation will be precisely the same as that prescribed for an extra master’s certificate. (See par. 81.)

99. Examination in Seamanship.—The subjects of examination in seamanship will be the same as those prescribed for a yacht-master’s certificate, but the candidate for an extra certificate will be expected to show a more extensive practical knowledge than is required of a candidate for the yacht-master’s certificate.

Voluntary Examination in Compass-deviation.

100. Any person holding a certificate of any grade in the foreign or home trade, or as master of his own pleasure-yacht, who wishes to pass a voluntary examination in compass-deviation, can at any time be examined upon filling up the usual form of application, and paying to the Superintendent of the Mercantile Marine Office the fee of £1. If the candidate passes the examination a note to that effect will be made upon his certificate.

Voluntary Examination in Signalling.

101. The examination in signalling as prescribed for candidates for the extra master’s certificate is open as a voluntary examination to all officers holding, or who have passed for, a certificate of competency of any grade.

If the candidate passes, the fact, with the date and place of passing, will be recorded upon his certificate of competency.

Candidates may be examined at any port where ordinary examinations are held, upon filling up the form of application (Exn. 2) and paying the fee of £1. (See Appendix D.)

Voluntary Examination in Steam.

102. These examinations are provided for the purpose of giving masters and mates who are possessed of certificates of competency an opportunity of undergoing a voluntary examination as to their practical knowledge of the use and working of the steam-engine.

103. The examination is open to any person who holds a certificate of any grade in the foreign or home trade, or as master of his own pleasure-yacht. Candidates should fill up the form of application (Form Exn. 2) at a Mercantile Marine Office, pay the fee of £1, and deposit their certificates with the Superintendent. The Superintendent will inform the applicant when and