37 The requirements of medical fitness, especially
                           as to hearing, eyesight and speech, should be met by the candidate
                           before training is commenced.
                        
                        
                        
                      
                     
                     
                     
                        
                        
                         
                           38 The training should be relevant to the provisions
                           of the STCW Convention, the Radio Regulations 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 guidance, account should be taken of at least
                           the knowledge and training given in paragraphs 39 to 44 hereunderfootnote.