7.1 A Boatmaster examination for Grades 2 and
3 consists of two parts. The first of which is an oral examination
in which applicants will be tested on their knowledge of safety, navigation,
rule of the road and seamanship subjects and also how they respond
to certain emergency situations. The second part consists of a practical
test carried out on the size of vessel for which the applicant needs
a licence. This test requires applicants to demonstrate their ability
to handle the vessel in various circumstances.
7.2 The Boatmaster examination for Grade 1 consists
of three parts. The first part of which is an oral examination in
which applicants will be tested on their knowledge of safety, rule
of the road and seamanship subjects and also how they respond to certain
emergency situations. The second part consists of a practical test
in chartwork and the use of electronic aids to navigation. The third
part is a practical test carried out on a vessel of 12m - 24m in length.
This test requires applicants to demonstrate their ability to handle
the vessel in various circumstances.
7.3 An applicant passing only one part of the
examination will be allowed to retain the pass in that part for a
period of one year subject to the applicant being the holder of a
valid medical fitness certificate when re-sitting the other part.
Details of the syllabus for each grade are contained in
Annex 11-1.1
.