Schedule QUALIFICATIONS OF ASSESSORS

MERCANTILE MARINE MASTERS

1. (a)

   Must be in possession of a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) (Class 1) (Master Mariner) (or its equivalent) and have had command of a United Kingdom registered vessel for at least 2 years.

2. (b)

   Must have a wide knowledge of all modern aids to navigation.

3. (c)

   Must not be more than 70 years of age.

MERCANTILE MARINE ENGINEERS

1. (a)

   Must be in possession of a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) (Class 1) (or its equivalent) and have been the Chief Engineer Officer of a United Kingdom registered ship for at least 2 years.

2. (b)

   Must have a wide knowledge of matters relating to marine engineering.

3. (c)

   Must not be more than 70 years of age.

FISHING VESSEL SKIPPERS

1. (a)

   Must be in possession of a Skipper's (Full) Certificate and have had command of a fishing vessel for at least 2 years.

2. (b)

   Must have a wide knowledge of fishing vessels and their operation.

3. (c)

   Must not be more than 70 years of age.

ROYAL NAVY

1. (a)

   Must have had rank of Admiral or Captain and 2 years service in command of one of Her Majesty's ships at sea; or

2. (b)

   must have had rank of Commander and 2 years service in that rank in one of Her Majesty's ships at sea; or

3. (c)

   must have had rank of Lieutenant-Commander and 2 years service in that rank as an appropriate specialist in one of Her Majesty's ships at sea; and

4. (d)

   must not be more than 70 years of age.

PERSONS OF SPECIAL SKILL OR KNOWLEDGE

1. (a)

   Naval architects.

2. (b)

   Persons with special skills or knowledge, including managerial experience.