Singapore legislation
Regulation 10
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Harbour Craft Manning Licence Examination) Regulations
Regulation 10
Qualifications of candidate for examination as Port Limit Engine Driver (Third Class)
Subregulation 1
In order to qualify as a candidate for an examination for a manning licence as a Port Limit Engine Driver (Third Class), a person must —
be at least 18 years of age; and
have, within the 5 years immediately preceding the examination, acquired the relevant period of practical experience as a crew member in one or more of the following power-driven vessels:
a licensed harbour craft;
a vessel belonging to the Government or a statutory board; or
a sea-going vessel engaged in trade, a trawler or a deep-sea fishing vessel.
Subregulation 2
For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the relevant period of practical experience is either —
a total period of not less than 3 months, if the person has completed both his minimum secondary education or higher and such training course for a Third Class Engine Driver as the Port Master may require; or
a total period of not less than 6 months.