# The Merchant Shipping (Formal Investigations) Rules 1985, Schedule: QUALIFICATIONS OF ASSESSORS


MERCANTILE MARINE MASTERS
(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.
(b) Must have a wide knowledge of all modern aids to navigation.
(c) Must not be more than 70 years of age.
MERCANTILE MARINE ENGINEERS
(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.
(b) Must have a wide knowledge of matters relating to marine engineering.
(c) Must not be more than 70 years of age.
FISHING VESSEL SKIPPERS
(a) Must be in possession of a Skipper's (Full) Certificate and have had command of a fishing vessel for at least 2 years.
(b) Must have a wide knowledge of fishing vessels and their operation.
(c) Must not be more than 70 years of age.
ROYAL NAVY
(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
(b) must have had rank of Commander and 2 years service in that rank in one of Her Majesty's ships at sea; or
(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
(d) must not be more than 70 years of age.
PERSONS OF SPECIAL SKILL OR KNOWLEDGE
(a) Naval architects.
(b) Persons with special skills or knowledge, including managerial experience.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1985/1001/schedule (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-formal-investigations-rules-1985/schedule
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