# The War Pensions (Mercantile Marine) Scheme 1964, Schedule 5: EQUIVALENT NAVAL RANKS OF SALVAGE WORKERS


In this Schedule “certificated” means:—
(a) in relation to the grade of chief motor engineer, the holding of a first class motor certificate of competency or of a first class combined steam and motor certificate of competency; and
(b) in relation to the grade of motor engineer, the holding of such a certificate as aforesaid or of a second class motor certificate of competency or of a first class steam certificate of competency with second class motor endorsement or of a second class combined steam and motor certificate of competency;
being in either case a certificate issued by the Minister of Transport or any Minister whose functions are exercisable by the Minister of Transport .
Grade, or grade and circumstances, and qualifications
Equivalent naval rank
Admiralty Chief Salvage Officers and other Chief Salvage Officers of equivalent responsibilities.
Commander.
Other Salvage Officers
Lieutenant.
Chief motor engineer—
(a) if certificated
Sub-Lieutenant.
(b) if not certificated
Warrant Officer.
Motor engineer—
(a) if certificated
Warrant Officer.
(b) if not certificated
Chief Petty Officer.
Chief diver
Warrant Officer.
First class diver
Chief Petty Officer.
Ordinary diver
Petty Officer.
Foreman rigger
Warrant Officer.
Master rigger
Chief Petty Officer.
Ordinary rigger
Petty Officer.
Shipwright
Chief Petty Officer.
Carpenter
Chief Petty Officer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1964/2058/schedule/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/war-pensions-mercantile-marine-scheme-1964/schedule-5
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