Regulation 9

be at least 18 years of age;

have passed an approved eyesight test conducted not more than 6 months before the examination; and

have, within the 5 years immediately preceding the examination, acquired either —

the relevant period of practical experience as a master or steersman of one or more of the following power-driven vessels:

a licensed harbour craft, while holding a Port Limit Steersman licence;

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; or

the relevant period of practical experience on deck in an approved capacity in one or more of the following power-driven vessels:

a vessel of at least 300 gross tons, or a tugboat of not less than 50 gross tons, within the port limits;

a vessel of not less than 20 metres in length, and carrying not fewer than 12 passengers, within the port limits;

a vessel belonging to the Government or a statutory board; or (D)a sea-going vessel engaged in trade, a trawler or a deep-sea fishing vessel.

a total period of not less than 9 months, if the person has completed both his minimum secondary education or higher and such training course for a Helmsman as the Port Master may require; or

a total period of not less than 18 months.

a total period of not less than 12 months, if the person has completed both his minimum secondary education or higher and such training course for a Helmsman as the Port Master may require; or

a total period of not less than 24 months.