A candidate for a Certificate of Competency as First Class Engine Driver of an inland motor vessel shall be not less than 21 years of age, and have following minimum qualifications:-(1)Such candidates should possess Certificate of Competency/service as 2nd Class Engine Driver.(2)Such candidate, who desire to appear for examination of Competency as First Class Engine Driver of an Inland motor vessel should undergo Preparatory Course for 1st class engine driver in NINI or from any other institute recognized by Transport Department.The training period of the respective course shall be considered as a service of the purpose of computing the total qualifying service.(3)Such candidate should have served:-(a)for a period not less than one year as Assistant Engine driver on regular watch on the main engines of a motor vessel of not less than 565 break horse power, while holding a Second Class Engine Driver's Certificate for a motor vessel; or(b)for a period of not less than 24 months as Assistant Engine Driver/Oil man with a Second Class Engine Driver's Certificated of motor vessel in change of a watch on the main engine of a motor vessel of not less than 226 brake horse power; or(c)for a period of not less than three years in the engine room of a motor vessel of not less than 226 brake horse power of which period not less than one year should have been served as an assistant driver or oilman whilst holding a Second Class Engine Driver's Certificate for motor vessels; or(d)for a period of not less than 18 months with a Second Class Engine driver's certificate for motor vessels as driver in charge of the engine of a motor vessel of not less than 113 brake horse power.
