MERCANTILE MARINE MASTERS

1. a

   Must be in possession of a Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) (Class 1) (Master Mariner) (or its equivalent) and have had command of a United Kingdom registered vessel for at least 2 years.

2. b

   Must have a wide knowledge of all modern aids to navigation.

3. c

   Must not be more than 70 years of age.

MERCANTILE MARINE ENGINEERS

1. a

   Must be in possession of a Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) (Class 1) (or its equivalent) and have been the Chief Engineer Officer of a United Kingdom registered ship for at least 2 years.

2. b

   Must have a wide knowledge of matters relating to marine engineering.

3. c

   Must not be more than 70 years of age.

FISHING VESSEL SKIPPERS

1. a

   Must be in possession of a Skipper's (Full) Certificate and have had command of a fishing vessel for at least 2 years.

2. b

   Must have a wide knowledge of fishing vessels and their operation.

3. c

   Must not be more than 70 years of age.

ROYAL NAVY

1. a

   Must have had rank of Admiral or Captain and 2 years service in command of one of Her Majesty's ships at sea; or

2. b

   must have had rank of Commander and 2 years service in that rank in one of Her Majesty's ships at sea; or

3. c

   must have had rank of Lieutenant-Commander and 2 years service in that rank as an appropriate specialist in one of Her Majesty's ships at sea; and

4. d

   must not be more than 70 years of age.

PERSONS OF SPECIAL SKILL OR KNOWLEDGE

1. a

   Naval architects.

2. b

   Persons with special skills or knowledge, including managerial experience.