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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
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production to the Marine Department of satisfactory proofs that the holder has served at sea either (a) 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, or (b) not less than three 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 two years of this period he has served in a capacity not lower than third mate whilst in possession of a full certificate of competency as first mate.

VOLUNTARY EXAMINATION IN COMPASS-DEVIATION.

95. Compass-deviation.—Any person holding a certificate as extra master, master, or mate of any grade in the foreign trade, or as master or first mate 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 by 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.

96. Signalling.—The examination in signalling as prescribed for candidates for the extra master’s certificate is open as a voluntary examination to all persons who hold, or have passed for, or are candidates 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. No fee, however, will be charged for this examination if it is taken at the same time as that at which a candidate is examined for any certificate of competency.

VOLUNTARY EXAMINATION IN STEAM.

97. Examination in Steam.—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. They are conducted by the Examiners of Engineers appointed by the Marine Department.

98. Persons eligible: How to apply.—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 and testimonials with the Superintendent, who will inform the applicant when and where to attend to be examined. If the candidate fails to pass his certificate will be at once returned to him. Full particulars of the examination are given in Appendix H.

99. Result of Examination.—If he passes, the report (Exn. 14) will be sent to the Marine Department with the certificate of competency, together with the Form Exn. 2; and the words “Certified to have passed in steam,” with the date and place of examination, will then be entered on the certificate and its duplicate, and the certificate will be sent to the Superintendent of the Mercantile Marine office of the port named in the Form Exn. 2, and be delivered to the candidate in the usual manner.

100. In Case of Failure.—If a candidate fails he may not present himself for re-examination until the expiration of three months from the date of failure.

CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE.

101. Persons qualified.—A person who has attained the rank of lieutenant in His Majesty’s Navy, or in His Majesty’s Indian Marine Service, may apply for a certificate of service as master of a foreign-going ship.

102. Form of Application.—Applications for certificates of service must be made on the proper printed form, to be obtained free of charge from the Superintendent of any Mercantile Marine office.

103. How to apply.—Applications for certificates of service by officers of the Royal Navy on the Active List must be made through their Commanding Officers, and applications from officers who have