15 The requirements of medical fitness, especially
                           as to hearing, eyesight and speech, should be met by the candidate
                           before training is commenced.
                        
                        
                        
                      
                     
                     
                     
                        
                        
                         
                           16 The training should be relevant to the provisions
                           of the STCW Convention and the SOLAS Convention currently
                           in force, with particular attention given to provisions for the global
                           maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS). In developing training
                           requirements, account should be taken of at least the knowledge and
                           training given in paragraphs 17 to 28 hereunderfootnote.