Section 7 in The Merchant Shipping (Examination For Skipper And Second Hand Of A Fishing Vessel) Rules, 1964
7. Eligibility for examination.
(1)A candidate desiring to obtain a certificate of competency as second hand shall---(a)not be less than 19 years of age;and(b)either have served at least three years on deck on board a sea-going fishing vessel of not less than 25 tons gross;orhave served at least three years and a half at sea on deck of which one year must have been on board a sea-going fishing vessel of not less than 25 tons gross.(2)A candidate desiring to obtain a certificate of competency as skipper shall-(a)not be less than 21 years of age;and(b)have served at least five years at sea of which at least one year must have been as a certificated second hand on board sea-going fishing vessel of not less than 25 tons gross;Provided that a candidate who holds a certificate of competency as master or mate shall not be required to prove any sea-service other than the prescribed service on board a fishing vessel.
