Artikel II/4

1. Every rating forming part of a navigational watch on a seagoing ship of 500 gross tonnage or more, other than ratings under training and ratings whose duties while on watch are of an unskilled nature, shall be duly certificated to perform such duties.
2. Every candidate for certification shall:
.1 be not less than 16 years of age;
.2 have completed: .2.1 approved seagoing service including not less than six months of training and experience, or
.2.2 special training, either pre-sea or on board ship, including an approved period of seagoing service which shall not be less than two months; and
.2.1 approved seagoing service including not less than six months of training and experience, or
.2.2 special training, either pre-sea or on board ship, including an approved period of seagoing service which shall not be less than two months; and
.3 meet the standard of competence specified in section A-II/4 of the STCW Code.
3. The seagoing service, training and experience required by subparagraphs 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 shall be associated with navigational watchkeeping functions and involve the performance of duties carried out under the direct supervision of the master, the officer in charge of the navigational watch or a qualified rating.