Regulation 7 Amendment of the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 1996

In Part III, Section B—

(a)

for paragraph 1, there shall be substituted the following:

“1

For examination for a certificate of competency on each occasion on which a candidate presents himself for the practical oral part of the examination as:—

(a)

Master

£160
(b)

Chief Mate

£160
(c)

Officer of the Watch (Deck department)

£145
(d)

Chief Engineer

£160
(e)

Second Engineer

£160
(f)

Officer of the Watch (Engine department)

£145

Subject to paragraph 2 below, the fee payable under this paragraph shall be refunded if a certificate is not finally issued;”

(b)

for paragraphs 2 and 3, there shall be substituted the following:

“

2

For consideration of an application for an examination under paragraph 1 above, where the applicant cancels his application—

(a)

if cancellation takes place before a notice of eligibility has been issued

£15;
(b)

if cancellation takes place after a notice of eligibility has been issued

£40;
3

For consideration of an application for an examination under paragraph 1 above, where such consideration involves overseas postage for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, (as above)

£10

”;

(c)

paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7 shall be omitted.

2 For consideration of an application for an examination under paragraph 1 above, where the applicant cancels his application—
(a) if cancellation takes place before a notice of eligibility has been issued	£15;
(b) if cancellation takes place after a notice of eligibility has been issued	£40;
3 For consideration of an application for an examination under paragraph 1 above, where such consideration involves overseas postage for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, (as above)	£10

(a) Master	£160
(b) Chief Mate	£160
(c) Officer of the Watch (Deck department)	£145
(d) Chief Engineer	£160
(e) Second Engineer	£160
(f) Officer of the Watch (Engine department)	£145