A candidate for the certificate of competency as skipper (coastal) or skipper (unlimited) shall be at least 18 years of age and shall have—
| (a) | completed at least 24 months' sea service in a deck capacity on any of the following ships of 25GT or more: |
| (iii) | ships of class V, VI or XII; or |
Provided that for the issue of a certificate of competency as skipper (unlimited) the sea service shall have been gained in ships on unlimited voyages;
| (b) | performed bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of a deck officer for the last six months of the required service; |
| (c) | passed a theoretical examination at an accredited institution and have successfully completed training; and |
| (d) | been assessed at level 3. |
