Singapore legislation
Regulation 26
Regulation 26
Change in skill level of harbour craft worker
Subregulation 1
Where a basic skilled harbour craft worker becomes a higher skilled harbour craft worker on passing the relevant test, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the institution which conducted the test may notify the Controller of the change in the skill level of the harbour craft worker.
Subregulation 2
The levy at the rate specified under paragraph 25 for higher skilled harbour craft worker shall be payable from the first day of the month following the month in which —
the harbour craft worker passes the test referred to in sub-paragraph (1); or
the Controller is satisfied that the harbour craft worker is a skilled harbour craft worker by reason of him —
holding a manning licence issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Harbour Craft Manning Licence Examination) Regulations (Cap. 170A, Rg 4);
possessing such other qualifications or work experience as may be recognised by that Authority; or
having such academic qualifications, work experience, remuneration or any combination thereof, or satisfying such other criteria, as the Minister determines suitable to regard the harbour craft worker as a skilled harbour craft worker.
Subregulation 3
The levy at the rate specified under paragraph 25 for a basic skilled harbour craft worker shall be payable from such of the following dates as may be applicable:
the date the work permit is issued to the basic skilled harbour craft worker or the date the basic skilled harbour craft worker starts lawful employment with his employer, whichever date is earlier;
the first day of the month following the month in which the work permit of the basic skilled harbour craft worker is renewed; or
the first day of the month following the month in which the Controller is satisfied that a harbour craft worker is a basic skilled harbour craft worker by reason of him ceasing to —
hold a manning licence issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Harbour Craft Manning Licence Examination) Regulations;
possess such other qualifications or work experience as may be recognised by that Authority; or
have such academic qualifications, work experience, remuneration or any combination thereof, or satisfy such other criteria, as the Minister determines suitable to regard the harbour craft worker as a higher skilled harbour craft worker.