1.       Written Examination Schedules

	Grade 1 ( any pleasure vessel )
	Grade 2 ( not more than 15 m in length overall )

2.       Oral Examination Schedules

Oral Examination

3.       Related Rules

a)	Examination Rules for Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency (PDF) (Chapter 5 - Applications, Examination Procedures and General Provisions Chapter 6 - Examinations Chapter 7 - Examination Syllabuses Chapter 8 - Extension of the Certificates)
b)	Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Local Ceritificates of Competency) Rules (PDF) (Schedule 1 Application fees)

4.       Mode of Assessment

Demonstrative Application and Mock Examination – helps candidates to familarize themselves with the format and operation of the computerized examination system (Best viewed with 1024 x 768 resolution)
Sample Paper (pleasure Vessel Operator Grade 1 Examination, Part A - Navigation) (PDF)

5.       Validity of Certificates

A pleasure vessel operator certificate expires when the holder of the certificate attains the age of 65 unless the validity is specified in the certificate.

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1.       Written Examination Schedules

Coxswain Grade 2 (not more than 24 m in length) Grade 3 (not more than 15 m in length)

Engine Operator Grade 2 (aggregate power not more than 1,500 kW) Grade 3 (aggregate power not more than 750 kW)

2.       Oral Examination Schedules

Oral Examination

3.      Related Rules

a)	Examination Rules for Local Certificates of Competency(PDF) (Chapter 5 - Applications, Examination Procedures and General Provisions Chapter 6 - Examinations Chapter 7 - Examination Syllabuses) Chapter 10 - Extention of the Certificates
b)	Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Local Ceritificates of Competency) Rules (PDF) (Schedule 1 Application fees)

4.       Mode of Assessment
Demonstrative Application and Mock Examination – helps candidates to familarize themselves with the format and operation of the computerized examination system (Best viewed with 1024 x 768 resolution)
Sample Paper (Coxswain Grade 2 Examination, Part A(2) - Practical Chart Work)


5.       List of Approved Training Providers and Courses (Local) (PDF)


6.       Validity of Certificates
A coxswain and an engine operator certificate expire when the holder of the certificate attains the age of 65 unless the validity is specified in the certificate.


7.       List of Specified Government Vessels Used by Leisure and Cultural Services Department Crew (PDF)

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1.       Examination Schedules

Deck Officer / Marine Engineer 2020 (PDF)

2.       Related legislations

	a)   Certificates of Competency and Licences for Seagoing Deck Officers’ Determinations (2018 Edition) (PDF)
	b)   Certificates of Competency and Licences for Seagoing Marine Engineer Officers and Electro-technical Officers Determinations (2018 Edition) (PDF)
	c) Certificates of Competency and Licences for Deck Officers’ Determinations (2012 Edition) (PDF) (For River-Trade only, Sea-going Officers please refer item (a) above)
	d)   Certificates of Competency and Licences for Marine Engineer Officers and Electro-technical Officers Determinations (2012 Edition) (PDF) (For River-Trade only, Sea-going MEO & ETO please refer item (b) above)
	e)   Certificates of Proficiency for Able Seafarers’ Determinations (2016 Edition) (PDF)
	f)   Certificates of Proficiency for Engine Room Watch ratings’ Determinations and Certificates of Proficiency for Electro-technical ratings’ Determinations (2016 Edition) (PDF)
	g)   Certificates of Proficiency for Navigational Watch ratings’ Determinations (2016 Edition) (PDF)
	h)   Certificates of Proficiency for Safety, Security and Designated Duties Training Determinations (2016 Edition) (PDF)
	i)   Certificates of Proficiency or Endorsements for Oil, Chemical and Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations Determinations (2016 Edition) (PDF)
	j)   Certificate of Proficiency for Service on Ships Using Low-flashpoint Fuels Determinations (2019 Edition) (PDF)
	k)   Certificate of Proficiency for Ships Operating in Polar Waters Determinations (2019 Edition) (PDF)

3.      List of Approved Training Providers and Courses (Seagoing & River Trade) (PDF)

4.      Guidelines for the Issue of Hong Kong Licences and Endorsements (PDF)

5.      Guidelines for the Issue of Hong Kong GMDSS Certificate of Equivalent Competency with Endorsement and Certificate Endorsement Revalidation

6.      Marine Department has been appointed as the Assessment Agency for Professional Maritime Qualifications under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework commencing September 3, 2018. The seven seagoing Certificates of Competency (CoC) and their QF Level are as follows:

a) Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1 (Master Mariner)	QF Level 5
b) Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 2	QF Level 5
c) Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 3	QF Level 4
d) Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1	QF Level 5
e) Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 2	QF Level 5
f) Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 3	QF Level 4
g) Certificate of Competency (Electro-technical Officer) Class ETO	QF Level 4

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