1 The requirements of medical fitness, especially
as to hearing, eyesight and speech, should be met by the candidate
before training is commenced.
2 The training should be relevant to the provisions
of the STCW Convention, the provisions of the Radio Regulations annexed
to the International Telecommunication Convention (Radio Regulations)
and the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety
of Life at Sea (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 3 to 14 hereunder.