6.1 In order to ensure the continued proficiency
of pilots and updating of their knowledge, the competent pilotage
authority should satisfy itself, at regular intervals not exceeding
five years, that all pilots under its jurisdiction:
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.1 continue to possess recent navigational knowledge
of the local area to which the certificate of licence applies;
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.2 continue to meet the medical fitness standards
of paragraph 4 above; and
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.3 possess knowledge of the current international,
national and local laws, regulations and other requirements and provisions
relevant to the pilotage area and the pilots’ duties.
6.2 Possession of knowledge required by subparagraphs
6.1.1 and 6.1.3 may be proved by an appropriate method such as personal
service records, completion of continuing professional development
courses or by an examination.
6.3 Where a pilot in cases of absence from duty,
for whatever reason, is lacking recent experience in the pilotage
area, the competent pilotage authority should satisfy itself that
the pilot regains familiarity with the area on his or her return to
duty.