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.