1 The courses required by regulation I/11 should include relevant
changes in marine legislation, technology and recommendations concerning
the safety of life at sea, security and the protection of the marine
environment.
2 A test may take the form of written or oral
examination, the use of a simulator or other appropriate means.
3 Approved seagoing service stated in section A-I/11, paragraph 1 may be served
in an appropriate lower officer rank than that stated in the certificate
held.
4 If an application for revalidation of a certificate
referred to in paragraph 1 of regulation
I/11 is made within six months before expiry of the certificate,
the certificate may be revalidated until the fifth anniversary of
the date of validity, or extension of the validity, of the certificate.