Singapore legislation
Regulation 7
of Telecommunications (Certificates of Competency for Ship Station Operators) Regulations
Regulation 7
General Operator’s Certificate of Competency
In order to qualify for a General Operator’s Certificate of Competency, a candidate shall give proof to the Authority by examination that he —
has detailed practical knowledge of the operation of all the sub-systems and equipment of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System;
has the ability to send and receive messages correctly by radio-telephone and by direct-printing telegraphy;
has detailed knowledge of the Radio Regulations relating to radio-communications, and knowledge of the documents relating to charges for radio-communications, and of the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea relating to radio-communications;
has adequate knowledge of the English language as to be able to express himself satisfactorily both orally and in writing; and
satisfies the standard of competence specified in section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code.