Section 27 in The Merchant Shipping (Examination Of Engineers In The Merchant) Navy Rules, 1963
27. Service on auxiliary machinery.
- Time served on auxiliary machinery run in conjunction with the main propelling machinery (i.e., on auxiliaries which are essential to the running of the main propelling machinery and/or boilers) will subject to the conditions as regards the minimum service on boilers and main engines, be allowed to count in full towards the qualifying period of sea service. Time served on suitable auxiliaries run independently of the main propelling machinery will he allowed to count at half rate.
