SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL (PLEASURE VESSELS) (CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY) RULES

SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL (PLEASURE VESSELS) (CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY) RULES

SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL (PLEASURE VESSELS)
(CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY) RULES

ARRANGEMENT OF RULES
Rule Page

1. Citation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 82

2. Interpretation... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S2

3. Types of pleasure vessel certificates of competency ... 1 . ... ... ... S2

4. Recognition of equivalent certificates of competency ... ... ... ... ... ... S3

5. Exemption from examination in parts of syllabus ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S3

6. Requirements for pleasure vessel certificates of competency ... ... ... ... ... S4

7. Grant and surrender of certificates ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S4

8. Copies of certificates ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S4

9. Additional endorsements of certificates... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S4

10. Record of certificates ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S5

11. Verification of qualifications, etc. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S5

12. Appeals from decisions of examiners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S5

13. Re-examination of holders of certificates ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S5

First Schedule. Recognition of Equivalent Certificates ... ... ... ... ... ... S6
Second Schedule. Examination Procedure ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S6
Third Schedule. Eligibility for Examination ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... S8

Fourth Schedule. Syllabus for Pleasure Vessel Master Grade II ... ... ... ... ... S9
Fifth Schedule. Syllabus for Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I ... ... ... ... ... S11
Sixth Schedule. Syllabus for Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade II ... ... ... ... S12
Seventh Schedule. Syllabus for Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I ... ... ... ... S13

Eighth Schedule. Form of Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency ... ... ... ... S15





SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL (PLEASURE VESSELS)
(CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY) RULES

(Cap. 313, section 29)

[8 August 1986.1

1. These rules may be cited as the Shipping and Port Control
(Pleasure Vessels) (Certificates of Competency) Rules.

2. In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires

'approved' means approved by the Director;

'examiner' means an examiner appointed under section 29 of the
Ordinance;

'Examination Centre' means the Examination Centre of the Marine
Department;

'length' means length overall;

'pleasure vessel' has the meaning assigned to it in the Merchant
Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) Regulations;

'pleasure vessel certificate of competency' means a local certificate of
competency issued in respect of a pleasure vessel under section 29
of the Ordinance or under these rules.

3. A pleasure vessel certificate of competency shall, according to
the standards attained by the candidate, be issued in one or more of the
following grades

-Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I, which, subject to rule 9(1) shall be
endorsed as valid for vessels of not more than 20 m in length;

-Pleasure Vessel Master Grade 11, which shall be endorsed as valid
for vessels of not more than 13.7 m in length;

-Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade 1, which, subject to rule 9(2)shall be
endorsed as valid

(a)for vessels with diesel engines, none of which is of more
than 750 kW power; or

(b)for vessels with petrol engines, none of which is of more
than 750 kW power; or

(c) for both types of vessel;

-Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade 11, which shall be endorsed as valid

(a)for vessels with inboard diesel engines, none of which is
of more than 120 kW power; or

(b)for vessels with inboard petrol engines, none of which is
of more than 120 kW power; or





(c) for vessels with outboard engines.

4. (1) A valid local certificate of competency of the type
specified in the first column of Part 1 of the First Schedule shall be
recognized as equivalent to a pleasure vessel certificate of com-
petency of the type shown opposite thereto in the second column
of Part 1 of that Schedule, subject to any endorsement on such
certificate as to the length of the vessel and the type of engine.
(2) A valid local certificate of competency of the type specified
in the first column of Part 11 of the First Schedule and issued before
the commencement of these rules shall be recognized as equivalent
to a pleasure vessel certificate of competency of the type shown
opposite thereto in the second column of Part 11 of that Schedule,
subject to any endorsement on such certificate as to the length of the
vessel and the type of engine.
(3) A person who is the holder of a valid local certificate of
competency which, under paragraph (2), is recognized as equivalent
to a pleasure vessel certificate of competency as a Pleasure Vessel
Master Grade 11 shall, upon application to the Director, be granted
a pleasure vessel certificate of competency as a Pleasure Vessel
Master Grade 1, if the Director is satisfied that that person has been
the competent owner, part owner or operator of a vessel of more
than 13.7 m in length for a period of not less than one year during
the 3 years preceding the coming into operation of these rules.
(4) A person who is the holder of a valid local certificate of
competency which, under paragraph (1), is recognized as equivalent
to a certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade 1
with an endorsement of validity for vessels with diesel engines,
shall-
(a) upon application to the Director; and
(b)if the Director is satisfied that that person has been
operating a pleasure vessel fitted with a petrol engine either
for a period of not less than one year in the 3 years
preceding, or for a period of one year immediately follow-
ing, the coming into operation of these rules,
be granted, a certificate of competency as a Pleasure Vessel Engineer
Grade 1 or Grade 11 depending upon the power of the petrol engine
he has been operating, with an endorsement of validity for vessels
with petrol engines.

5. If an applicant for a pleasure vessel certificate of com-
petency is the holder of a certificate of competency issued by the
Director under the Merchant Shipping (Certification of Officers)
Regulations or by any other competent authority, and if, in the
opinion of the Director, such certificate is evidence that the holder
has attained a sufficient standard of competency in any part of any
of the syllabuses set out in the Fourth to the Seventh Schedules, the
Director may exempt the applicant from being examined in that part
of that syllabus.





6. (1) The procedures relating to applications for the issue of
pleasure vessel certificates of competency, the conduct of examinations,
the method of granting certificates, the conditions for eligibility of
candidates, the syllabuses for and standards to be attained by
candidates in such examinations and the form of the certificate shall be
as set out in the Second to the Eighth Schedules.

(2) An applicant for a pleasure vessel certificate of competency
shall not be required to have served on a pleasure vessel for any
specified period.

7. (1) Subject to rule 4(3) and (4), a pleasure vessel certificate of
competency shall only be granted upon the Director being satisfied that
the applicant is capable of acting competently in the capacity to which
the certificate relates as shown by the applicant either passing the
relevant examination or being exempted under rule 5 from part of the
examination, and that the applicant is in all respects a fit person to be
the holder of such a certificate.

(2) Where the holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency
of a particular class issued under these rules is issued with a certificate
of a higher class, he shall surrender the certificate of the lower class to
the Director.

8. (1) If a person entitled to a pleasure vessel certificate of
competency proves to the satisfaction of the Director that the certificate
has been lost or destroyed, the Director shall, upon payment of the
prescribed fee, if any, cause to be issued a copy of the certificate,
certified as such, which shall have the same effect as the certificate
originally issued.

(2) An application for a certified copy of a lost certificate should be
made at the Examination Centre, accompanied by the prescribed fee. A
declaration as to the circumstances in which the certificate was lost
must be made by the applicant before an examiner.

(3) If at any time after the issue of a certified copy of a pleasure
vessel certificate of competency the original certificate is found by the
person to whom it was issued, that person shall return the original
certificate as soon as possible to the Director.

9. (1) The holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of compentency
valid for pleasure vessels of not more than 20 m in length
who wishes to operate a pleasure vessel in excess of that length may
apply to be examined by an examiner in the practical handling of
such a vessel. If he passes the examination, his certificate will be
endorsed suitably.

(2) The holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency
valid for pleasure vessels with engines none of which is of more than
750 kW power who wishes to be in charge of the engines of a
pleasure vessel in excess of that power may apply to be examined by
an examiner to demonstrate his competence on such a vessel. If he
passes the examination, his certificate will be endorsed suitably.




10. A record of all pleasure vessel certificates of competency
issued under these rules and of the suspension, cancellation or
alteration of, and any other matters affecting such certificates, shall be
kept by the Director.

11. (1) The examiner shall not permit a candidate to take any
examination under these rules unless he is satisfied that the candidate

(a) is eligible to take the examination; and

(b)is the person in respect of whom the application for the
examination has been made.

(2) If before the commencement, or during the course, of an
examination, the examiner becomes aware that any candidate has any
physical or other disability which in his opinion would render the
candidate incapable of performing the duties of a master or engineer, as
the case may be, of a pleasure vessel, the examiner shall not permit the
candidate to take or complete the examination.

(3) Where the examiner does not permit a candidate to take or
complete an examination under paragraph (1) or (2)

(a)he shall state his reasons therefor on the candidate's
application form and send the form to the Director; and

(b) the fee paid by the candidate shall be refunded.

12. (1) Any person who considers himself aggrieved by any
decision of an examiner may appeal in writing to the Director.

(2) The Director may confirm, vary or reverse any such decision or
substitute therefor such other decision as he may think fit.

13. (1) If the Director is of the opinion that the holder of a pleasure
vessel certificate of competency is, due to age, illness or physical
disability, likely to be incapable of performing the duties of a master or
engineer, as the case may be, of a pleasure vessel, the Director may by
notice in writing to the holder of the certificate require him to undergo,
within the period specified in the notice, a medical examination or a sight
test or both.

(2) If the holder of a pleasure vessel certificate of competency who
is required to undergo a medical examination or sight test under
paragraph (1)

(a)fails or refuses without reasonable excuse to undergo the
medical examination or sight test within the period specified in
the notice; or

1 (b) does not pass the medical examination or sight test,


the Director may by notice in writing sent to the holder cancel the
certificate.





(3) Where a pleasure vessel certificate of competency is cancelled
under paragraph (2) the holder shall forthwith deliver the certificate to
the Director.

FIRST SCHEDULE [rule 4.1

RECOGNITION OF EQUIVALENT
CERTIFICATES

PART 1

Certificate held under the MerchantEquivalent local certificate of
Shipping (Launches and Ferry Vessels)competency for purpose of Merchant
Regulations or the Merchant ShippingShipping (Pleasure Vessels)
(Miscellaneous Craft) RegulationsRegulations

Type of Certificate

Local certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Master Grade 1
master of a vessel of 300 tons and (valid for vessels of more than 20 m
under in length)
Local certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I
master of a vessel of 60 tons and (valid for vessels of not more than
under 20 m in length)
Local certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade 1
engineer for a vessel with engines of (valid for vessels with diesel engines)
upto 150 hp or over 150 hp

PART II

Certificate held under the MerchantEquivalent local certificate of
Shipping (Pleasure Vessels) competency for purpose of Merchant

Regulations before commencement of Shipping (Pleasure Vessels)
the Shipping and Port Control Regulations after commencement of
the
(Pleasure Vessels) (Certificates of Shipping and Port Control (Pleasure
Competency) Rules Vessels) (Certificates of Competency)
Rules
Type of Certificate
Local certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Master Grade II
master of a vessel of 15 tons and (valid for vessels of not more than
under, endorsed 'valid for privately 13.7 m in length-but subject to
owned pleasure craft only' rule 4(3))
Local certificate of competency Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade 1
as engineer endorsed 'valid for (valid only for vessels with the type
privately owned pleasure craft of engine endorsed)
only'

SECOND SCHEDULE [rule 6.1

EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE

1 How to Apply

1. 1. Candidates for a local certificate of competency as Master or Engineer of
a Pleasure Vessel (known as a Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency)
should complete an application form obtainable from the Marine Department
Examination Centre. The completed form with photograph attached together
with the appropriate fee should be submitted to the Marine Department
Examination Centre.





2. Proof of Identity

2.1. Candidates when applying and subsequently when appearing for the
examination must produce to the examiner or his deputy a Hong Kong
Identity Card, or other acceptable proof of identity.

3. Punctuality

3.1. Candidates must appear punctually for the examination at the time
appointed.

3.2. A candidate who does not appear punctually for the examination at the
time appointed will be regarded as having failed the examination and will
forfeit the examination fee unless he produces a medical certificate or other
satisfactory evidence of his inability to attend the examination.

4. Fees

4.1. The fees payable for sitting an examination and for the grant of a
certificate are those prescribed by the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations.

5. Cancellation of Examination

5.1. A candidate may cancel or postpone the taking of an examination by
advising the examiner in writing at least 3 days before the day appointed for
the examination. Subject to regulation 11A of the Merchant Shipping (Fees)
Regulations, any fee paid in respect of such cancelled or postponed
examination shall either be refunded to the candidate or, if he so requests, be
held to his credit for a future examination. Only one postponement of an
examination will be permitted unless there are exceptional circumstances
warranting a second postponement.

5.2. In any case where an examination is cancelled or postponed other
than
in accordance with paragraph 5. 1, the fees will not be refunded.

6. Strangers not admitted

6.1. No persons other than candidates and those whose duties require
them
to be present will be allowed in the examination room during the examination.

7. Loose Papers and Books

7.1. Before the examination begins, the examiner will ensure that the tables
and desks are cleared of all scraps of paper and books (other than those
permitted in the examination room).

8. Leaving Room

8.1. Candidates who have completed the examination may surrender both
question and answer papers to the examiner and request permission to leave
the examination room. A candidate who fails to surrender both papers will be
regarded as having failed the examination.

9. Silence

9.1. Silence must be observed in the examination room.

10. Penalty for Copying

10.1. Any candidate who is discovered-

(a) referring to an unauthorized book or paper;







(b) copying from another person;

(c) giving assistance or information to another person;

(d) accepting assistance or information from another person;

(e) communicating in any way with any person other than the
examiner;

(f)making a copy of any part of the question paper to take out of the
examination room; or

(g) damaging or defacing the question paper,





during the course of an examination will be regarded as having failed the
examination and will not be allowed to present himself for re-examination for
a period of 6 months.

10.2. A candidate who contravenes paragraph 10.1 on more than one
occasion will not be allowed to present himself for re-examination until 12
months have elapsed from the date of the last contravention.

11. Penalty for Breach of Rules

11.1. Where the Director is satisfied that a candidate has contravened these
rules, or has been guilty of insolence to an examiner, or of disorderly or
improper conduct in or about the examination room, the Director may
postpone the candidate's examination, or, if the candidate has attempted the
examination, he will be considered to have failed and will not be accepted for
re-examination for such period as may be decided by the Director.

12. Issue of Certificates after Examination

12.1. Candidates will receive a letter advising them of their success or failure.
Successful candidates will be notified when their certificate is available for issue
at the Marine Department Examination Centre. The letter should be produced
when requesting the certificate, or in the case of unsuccessful candidates when
making application for a further examination.

13. Examination

13.1. An examination will be conducted in English or Chinese according to
the requirements of the candidate.

THIRD SCHEDULE [rule 6.]

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION

Pleasure Vessel Master Grade 11

A candidate must

(a) be not less than 18 years of age; and

(b) have passed the sight test within the previous 12 months. (See below)

Pleasure Vessel Master Grade I

A candidate must

(a) he not less than 21 years of age;

(b)hold a valid local certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Master
Grade 11; and

(c) have passed the sight test within the previous 12 months. (See below)

Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade II

A candidate must be not less than 18 years of age.

Pleasure Vessel Engineer Grade I

A candidate must

(a) be not less than 21 years of age; and

(b)hold a valid local certificate of competency as Pleasure Vessel Engineer
Grade II endorsed for the type of engine on which he elects to be






examined.

Sight Test

Candidates for a pleasure vessel certificate of competency as Master must
pass a sight test for form vision and colour vision. Spectacles or contact lenses
may be worn during the test.

Any candidate who fails the colour vision test will have his certificate of
competency endorsed 'Valid for use between sunrise and sunset only'.

A candidate who fails the form vision test or the colour vision test may,
on payment of the prescribed fee, apply for a further sight test on appeal.





FOURTH SCHEDULE [rules 4 6.]

SYLLABUS FOR. PLEASURE VESSEL MASTER GRADE II

The examination comprises a 45 minute written paper on the following
subjects

Local Knowledge

(i) Victoria Harbour-prohibited areas and restricted anchorage areas, main
fairways, main ferry routes and harbour limits.

(ii) Traffic Separation Schemes, location of typhoon shelters, boundary of
Hong Kong waters, ferry routes to outlying districts, firing practice areas,
established dumping and spoil grounds.

(iii) Speed restrictions in Victoria Harbour, typhoon shelters and other areas.

(iv) Use of public piers and typhoon shelters.

(v) Penalty for pollution of the water and the dumping of refuse.

(vi) Knowledge of the duties and obligations of the owner and master of a
pleasure vessel under the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance, the
Shipping and Port Control Regulations, the Merchant Shipping
Ordinance and the Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessel) Regulations.

(vii) Contents of current Marine Department Notices applicable to pleasure
vessels as regards their navigation and safety.

(viii) The procedure for reporting accidents.

2. Seamanship

(A) Nautical terms

(i) Ability to report the approximate bearing of an object in degrees or
points relative to the vessel.

(B) Safety

(i) Knowledge and use of safety equipment carried on pleasure vessels, its
maintenance and stowage.

(ii) The selection of lifejackets or buoyancy aids for adults or children and
their appropriate uses.

(iii) Precautions against the outbreak of fire and explosion especially LPG
installations and the stowage of petrol and diesel fuel.

(iv) Methods of dealing with an outbreak of fire.

(v) Precautions to be observed when towing a water skier and the use and
meaning of signals between observer and skier, The reason for the use of
a lifejacket or buoyancy aid by the skier.

(vi) Action to be taken in unusual circumstances-collisions, stranding and
accidental grounding, methods to check the ingress of water, man
overboard, loss of propeller or rudder, freeing a fouled propeller.

(vii) Assisting a person or vessel in distress. (viii) Indications of lack of
stability.

(ix) Preparing a vessel to ride out a typhoon whilst at her mooring.







(x) The safe use of small fenders for pleasure vessels.

(C) Handling of Craft

(i)Berthing alongside, and unberthing from, jetties and piers, making due
allowance for the effects of wind and tide.

(ii) Method of approach and securing to a mooring buoy.

(iii) Preparations for anchoring, anchoring in an open roadstead, and in a
confined space making due allowance for the effects of wind and tide and
the presence of other anchored craft.

(iv) Effect of propellers on manoeuvring of single and twin screw craft.

(v) Precautions to be observed in manoeuvring in congested waters where
other vessels may be obscured by intervening obstructions.

(vi) Precautions and handling in heavy weather.





(D) Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

(i)General knowledge of Parts A B of the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea (Rules 1-9, 11-19).

(ii) Detailed knowledge of the lights carried by vessels of less than 12 m and
of the position in which they are carried, including the technical details of
positions of these lights contained in Annex 1 of the Regulations (Rules
21, 22, 23 27 Annex 1).

(iii)Recognition of the lights and shapes carried by(a)
Power driven vessels of any length.

(b) Sailing vessels of any length.
(c) Vessels towing or pushing.

(d) Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability to
manoeuvre. (e) Fishing vessels.

(f) Pilot vessels.
(g) Anchored vessels of any length,

(iv) Signals in restricted visibility.

(v) Manoeuvring and warning signals.

(vi) Distress signals.

(vii)Action to be taken by small craft when navigating in the vicinity of
Traffic Separation Schemes in Hong Kong waters.

(viii) Local regulations for collision avoidance for vessels in and crossing a
fairway.

3. Navigation and Pilotage

(A) Compass

(i) Boxing the compass in points (Quadrantal excluding the 'by' points).

(B) Chartwork

(i)Ability to interpret the information given on an Admiralty Chart and the
meaning of the symbols as regards water depth, buoys, lights, contour
lines, pipelines, submarine cables, wrecks, danger line, rocks, stream and
current.

(ii) Use of tide tables, tidal stream atlas and tidal information on charts for
Hong Kong waters.

(C) Pilotage

(i) I.A.L.A. Maritime Buoyage System for Region A.

(ii) Use of transit bearings.

(iii) Preparation of a navigation plan for a short voyage by day or by night.

(iv) Precautions and actions to be taken when navigating in restricted
visibility.

(v)Selection of safe anchorage having regard to existing circumstances and
conditions.

4. Signals







(i) Recognition and meaning of single flag hoists A and B.

(ii) Signals for vessels engaged in dredging, salvage, boring or hydrographic
surveys.

(iii)Local signals for dynamically supported craft-jetfoils and hovercraft,
bunk-er barges.

(iv) Meaning of signals 'L' by flag, morse light or sound and action to be
taken.

5. Meteorology

(i)Knowledge of sources of broadcast meteorological information for Hong
Kong waters.

(ii) Recognition of local storm signals, their meaning and location of
stations.

(iii) Beaufort scale of wind.





FIFTH SCHEDULE [rules 4 6.]

SYLLAUBS FOR PLEASURE VESSEL MASTER GRADE 1

The examination comprises a 1 hour 50 minutes written paper on Navigation
and an oral examination on Seamanship, covering the following subjects

(A) Navigation (Written)

1.To express a position on a chart in terms of latitude and longitude or
bearing and distance from a charted object.

2.Given the latitude and longitude, or bearing and distance from a charted
object, to plot the position on a chart.

3.Given a table of deviations to convert true courses to compass courses and
vice versa.

4.To find the compass course and distance between 2 positions, and, given
the vessel's speed, to calculate the estimated time of arrival (E.T.A.).

5.Given compass courses steered and distances run, to work up the dead
reckoning (D.R.) position by plotting on the chart.

6.Given compass course steered, the speed of the vessel and the direction and
rate of the tidal stream or current, to find the course and speed made good
over the ground (ground track angle).

7.To find the compass course to steer to make allowance for leeway and/or
tidal stream or current so as to achieve a specified course made good.

8.Given compass course steered, distances run or speed of ship and time
intervals, direction and rate of tidal stream or current and leeway
allowance, to -find the estimated position (E.P.) by plotting on a chart.

9.To fix the vessel's position on a chart by simultaneous cross bearings,
bearings and ranges or by radio direction finder (D.F.) bearings.

10. To find the vessel's approximate position from a line of soundings.

11. Use of clearing lines and transits.

12. Full knowledge of important chart symbols.

13.Use of tide tables, tidal stream atlas and tidal information on charts for
Hong Kong waters.

(B) Seamanship (Oral)

1 A full knowledge of the International Regulations for the Prevention of
Collisions at Sea and to demonstrate their application. Candidates will be
considered to be in charge of vessels up to 20 metres in length.

2.Berthing alongside, and unberthing from jetties and piers making due
allowance for the effect or wind and tide on large pleasure vessels, both
single and twin screw.

3.Action to be taken in unusual circumstances such as stranding, collision,
fire, etc.

4.Assisting a person or vessel in distress, including towing and beaching of a
vessel.

5. (a)To identify the permanent marking on a liferaft as regards the
number of persons to be carried.







(b) To know the equipment in a liferaft required under the Merchant
Shipping (Life Saving Appliances) Regulations and its correct use.

(c)Method of launching a liferaft and the precautions to be taken before,
during and after launching.

(d) Boarding a liferaft from a vessel or the water.

(e) Righting an inverted liferaft.

(f) Survival procedures.

6.Fire prevention and fire fighting, including maintenance of fire fighting
equipment.





7. Precautions to be taken in fog or heavy weather.

8.Ability to recognise the alphabetical flags and numerical pennants of the
International Code of Signals and to know the meaning of single letter
hoists and multi-flag hoists in common use in Hong Kong.

written work, or may ask questions based on the Grade 11 syllabus, if he
deems it necessary on account of any weakness shown by the candidate.

SIXTH SCHEDULE [rules 4 6.1

SYLLABUS FOR PLEASURE VESSEL ENGINEER
GRADE II

There are 3 engine types diesel, petrol and outboard. Candidates may elect to
be examined on any or all of such engines. The examination comprises a written
objective test paper 0,

Introduction

The engineering knowlege to be shown by a candidate is that which is required
for the identification, safe use and operation of the engine and associated systems
and to recognize symptoms of malfunction. Candidates will be expected to have a
grasp of the basic principles of operation and to be aware of general maintenance
that should be carried out. Candidates will not be required to have detailed
knowledge of maintenance or engineering principles beyond showing an
understanding of how to rectify simple faults that might occur when the vessel is
under way.

Section Subject Broad Detail to be Covered

1 Principles of the internal 1 Brief outline of basic engine -parts
combustion engine and sequence of events in the 4-stroke
cycle (petrol and diesel)
2. The 4-stroke timing diagram

3. The 2-stroke cycle

2 Construction and function 1. 4-stroke (inboard) engines-
of small internal (a) Cylinder, crankshaft, piston, valves,
combustion marine
engines camshaft, flywheel (petrol and diesel)

(b) Injector valve, pump and governor
(diesel)

(c) Carburetter and coil ignition (petrol)

2. 2-stroke (outboard) engines-

(a) Cylinder, piston, crankshaft, ports

(b) Carburetter, magneto ignition, pre-
compression

3 Transmission system1 Gearbox

2. Propeller shaft and bearings
(including stern and thrust)

3. Propeller and stern tube

4 Lubrication 1. Properties of lubricants, viscosity,
temperature susceptibility






2. Oil pumps, distribution systems,
pressure control, filters and cooling
3. Lubricating oil/fuel mixture for
2-stroke petrol engine
5 Cooling system 1. Direct systems, air, sea water, pumps

2. Indirect systems, heat exchangers





Section Subject Broad Detail to be Covered

6 Electrical systems 1 A.C. D.C. current, generators,
alternators
2.Typical installations, voltage
regulators, rectifiers
3.Electrical storage batteries
7 Fuel systems 1 Properties of fuels and comparison
of petrol and diesel oil
2.Fuel storage, typical installations
3.Fuel pumps, filters, cleanliness of the
system
8 Bilge pumps 1 Pump types and installations

2. Operation and maintenance

9 Fire precautions 1 Causes of fire on small vessels and
precautions against fire
2. Fire extinguishers, types, operations
and maintenance
3. Action in case of fire, fire fighting
4. LP gas installations and precautions
in use
10 Operation of engines 1 Inspection and preparation before
starting
2. Sequence of starting, cold weather
start

3. Duties while under way

4. Stopping sequence, closing down

11 Maintenance 1 Need for maintenance, manu-
facturers' recommendations for
engine and general lubrication
2. Care of electrical system and batteries
12 Dealing with faults 1 Failure to start: sequence of checks
for petrol and diesel engines
2. Engine stops under way: diagnosis
and remedies
3. Overheating: remedies and pre-
cautions

13 Engine compartment Ventilation, arrangement of exhaust
systems, use of drip trays.

SEVENTH SCHEDULE [rules 4 6.1

SYLLABUS FOR PLEASURE VESSEL ENGINEER
GRADE 1

There are 2 engine types diesel or petrol. This is am oral examination and the
candidate may elect to be examined on either or both engine types.

Introduction

The engineering knowledge to be shown by a candidate is that which is required
for the safe use and operation of the main propulsion engine and associated
systems together with auxiliary machinery and electrical systems. Candidates are
expected to have a good knowledge of the engineering principles involved, general
maintenance and the recognition and location of faults. The examination demands
a greater depth of knowledge and a higher standard of answer than that required for
the Grade 11 Certificate. Candidates will not be required to have detailed knowledge
of maintenance or engineering principles beyond showing an understanding of how
to rectify simple faults that might occur when the vessel is under way.











Section Subject Broad Detail to be Covered

1 Principles of the internal 1 Basic engine parts and sequence of
combustion engine events in the 4-stroke cycle (petrol
and diesel)
2. The 4-stroke timing diagram

3. The 2-stroke cycle

2 Construction and function4-stroke (inboard) engines-

of internal combustion 1 Cylinder, crankshaft, piston, valves,
marine engines camshaft, flywheel (petrol and diesel)

2. Injector valve, pump and governor
(diesel)

3. Carburetter and coil ignition (petrol)

4. Multi-cylinder engines and turbo
charging

3 Transmission system 1. Gearbox
2. Propeller shaft and bearings
(including stern and thrust)

3. Propeller and stern tube

4 Lubrication 1 Properties of lubricants, viscosity,
temperature susceptibility
2. Oil pumps, distribution systems,
pressure control, filters and cooling
5 Cooling systems 1 Direct systems, air, sea water, pumps
2. Indirect systems, heat exchangers
6 Electrical systems 1. Electrical systems for main engine
operation, including starter motors
2. Auxiliary generators/alternators,
switch boards and use of associated
meters and fault lights

3. Electric motors

4.Electrical safety of appliances such as
air conditioners, stoves and fridges,
domestic water systems

7 Fuel systems 1 Properties of fuels and comparison
of petrol and diesel oil

2. Fuel storage, typical installations
3. Fuel pumps, filters, cleanliness
8 Bilge pumps 1 Pump types and installations

2. Operation and maintenance

9 Fire precautions 1 Causes of fire on vessels and
precautions against fire
2. Fire extinguishers, types, operations
and maintenance
3. Action in case of fire, fire fighting
4. LP gas installations and precautions
in use
5. Fixed fire fighting installations
6. Prevention of electrical fires
10 Operation of engines 1 Inspection and preparation before






starting
2. Sequence of starting, cold weather
start

3. Duties while under way

4. Stopping sequence and closing down

11 Maintenance 1 Need for maintenance, manu-

facturers' recommendations for
engine and general lubrication
2.Care of electrical system and batteries





Section Subject Broad Detail to be Covered
12 Dealing with faults 1. Failure to start: sequence of checks
for petrol and diesel engines
2. Engine stops under way: diagnosis
and remedies
3. Overheating: remedies and pre-
cautions
4. Precautions to be observed to pre-
vent electric shock. Identification
of sources of potentially dangerous
electric shock

13 Engine compartment Ventilation, arrangement of exhaust
systems, use of drip trays.

EIGHTH SCHEDULE [rule 6.]

FORM OF PLEASURE VESSEL CERTIFICATE OF
COMPETENCY

HONG KONG SERIAL NO.

PLEASURE VESSEL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY


(Valid for Hong Kong Waters Only)


(Issued under Shipping and Port Control Ordinance, Cap. 313)


Name Restrictions



H.K.I.C. /Passport No.

Master .... PHOTO
Grade
Engineer
Grade and Type
Date of Issue
Expiring
...................
for Director of Marine


L.N. 188/86. Citation. Interpretation. (Cap. 313.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) Types of pleasure vessel certificates of competency. Recognition of equivalent certificates of competency. First Schedule. Exemption form examination in parts of syllabus. (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) Fourth to Seventh Schedule. Requirements for pleasure vessel certificates of competency. Second to Eighth Schedules. Grant and surrender of certificates. Copies of certificates. Additional endorsements of certificate. Record of certificates. Vertification of qualifications, etc. appeals from decisions of examiners. Re-examination of holders of certificates. (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 313, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 313.) (Cap. 313, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.)

L.N. 188/86. Citation. Interpretation. (Cap. 313.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) Types of pleasure vessel certificates of competency. Recognition of equivalent certificates of competency. First Schedule. Exemption form examination in parts of syllabus. (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) Fourth to Seventh Schedule. Requirements for pleasure vessel certificates of competency. Second to Eighth Schedules. Grant and surrender of certificates. Copies of certificates. Additional endorsements of certificate. Record of certificates. Vertification of qualifications, etc. appeals from decisions of examiners. Re-examination of holders of certificates. (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 313, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 313.) (Cap. 313, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.) (Cap. 281, sub. leg.)

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