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1. Written Examination Schedules
   
   • Grade 1 ( any pleasure vessel )
   • Grade 2 ( not more than 15 m in length overall )
     New Arrangement of Pleasure Vessel Grade 2 Examination - Guidance
     
     • Examination Schedule of the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK)
     • Online Application for Examination at the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK)
     • Guidance of Application for Pleasure Vessel Operator Grade 2 Certificate
     • Online Application for Examination at Marine Department (MD)
     • Application Form (MD682) for the Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency
2. Oral Examination Schedules
   
   • Oral Examination
3. Related Rules
   
   1. Examination Rules for Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency
      (Chapter 5 - Applications, Examination Procedures and General Provisions
      Chapter 6 - Examinations
      Chapter 7 - Examination Syllabuses
      Chapter 8 - Extension of the Certificates)
   2. Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Local Ceritificate of Competency) Rules
      (Schedule 1 Application fees)
4. Mode of Assessment
   Examinations conducted by MD
   
   1. Demonstrative Application and Mock Examination – helps candidates to familarize themselves with the format and operation of the computerized examination system (Best viewed with 1024 x 768 resolution)
   Examinations conducted by PEAK Exam Centre
   
   2. Online Tutorial of Computer-based Examination System
   Sample Paper
   
   3. Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate Exam - Part A
   4. Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate Exam - Part B
5. Validity of Certificates
   

   A pleasure vessel operator certificate expires when the holder of the certificate attains the age of 65 unless the validity is specified in the certificate.

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1. Written Examination Schedules
   
   Coxswain
   

   • Grade 2 (not more than 24 m in length)
   • Grade 3 (not more than 15 m in length)

   Engine Operator
   

   • Grade 2 (aggregate power not more than 1,500 kW)
   • Grade 3 (aggregate power not more than 750 kW)
2. Oral Examination Schedules
   
   • Oral Examination
3. Related Rules
   
   1. Examination Rules for Local Certificates of Competency
      (Chapter 5 - Applications, Examination Procedures and General Provisions
      Chapter 6 - Examinations
      Chapter 7 - Examination Syllabuses
      Chapter 10 - Extension of the Certificates)
   2. Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Local Certificates of Competency) Rules
      (Schedule 1 Application fees)
4. Mode of Assessment
   
   1. Demonstrative Application and Mock Examination – helps candidates to familarize themselves with the format and operation of the computerized examination system (Best viewed with 1024 x 768 resolution)
   2. Sample Paper (Coxswain Grade 2 Examination, Part A - Practical Chart Work)
5. List of Approved Training Providers and Courses (Local)
6. Validity of Certificates
   

   A coxswain and an engine operator certificate expire when the holder of the certificate attains the age of 65 unless the validity is specified in the certificate.

7. List of Specified Government Vessels Used by Leisure and Cultural Services Department Crew

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1. Examination Schedules
   
   • Deck Officer / Marine Engineer 2024
   • Deck Officer / Marine Engineer 2025
2. Related legislations
   
   1. Certificates of Competency and Licences for Seagoing Deck Officers' Determinations (2022 Edition)
   2. Certificates of Competency and Licences for Seagoing Marine Engineer Officers and Electro-technical Officers Determinations (2022 Edition)
   3. River Trade Certificates of Competency and Type Rating Certificates for Deck Officers" Determinations (2024 Edition)
   4. River Trade Certificates of Competency and Type Rating Certificates for Marine Engineer Officers" Determinations (2024 Edition)
   5. Certificates of Proficiency for Able Seafarers' Determinations(2022 Edition)
   6. Certificates of Proficiency for Engine Room Watch ratings' Determinations and Certificates of Proficiency for Electro-technical ratings' Determinations (2022 Edition)
   7. Certificates of Proficiency for Navigational Watch ratings' Determinations
      (2022 Edition)
   8. Certificates of Proficiency for Safety, Security and Designated Duties Training Determinations
      (2022 Edition)
   9. Certificates of Proficiency or Endorsements for Oil, Chemical and Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations Determinations (2022 Edition)
   10. Certificate of Proficiency for Service on Ships Using Low-flashpoint Fuels Determinations (2022 Edition)
   11. Certificate of Proficiency for Ships Operating in Polar Waters Determinations (2022 Edition)
3. List of Approved Training Providers and Courses (Seagoing & River Trade)
1. List of Approved Mainland Maritime Training Courses (including timetable, course title comparison table and registration instructions)
4. Guidelines for the Issue of Hong Kong Licences and Endorsements
5. Guidelines for the Issue of GMDSS Certificate of Equivalent Competency with Endorsement and Certificate Endorsement Revalidation
6. Sample Paper (Seagoing Deck officer and Engineer officer examination)
   

   Deck Officer
   CLASS 1 & CLASS 2	PAPER 1 NAVIGATION	PDF
   CLASS 1 & CLASS 2	PAPER 2 PASSAGE PLANNING	PDF
   CLASS 1 & CLASS 2	PAPER 3 SHIP TECHNOLOGY	PDF
   CLASS 1 & CLASS 2	PAPER 4 SHIPBOARD OPERATIONS	PDF
   CLASS 1 & CLASS 2	PAPER 5 COMMERCE & LAW	PDF
   CLASS 3	PAPER 1 COASTAL NAVIGATION	PDF
   CLASS 3	PAPER A,PAPER 2 OFFSHORE NAVIGATION	PDF
   CLASS 3	PAPER B,PAPER 2 WATCHKEEPING AND METEOROLOGY	PDF
   CLASS 3	PAPER 3 GENERAL SHIP KNOWLEDGE	PDF
   CLASS 3	PROFICIENCY IN COMMUNICATIONS (WRITTEN PAPER)	PDF

   Engineer Officer
   CLASS 1	APPLIED HEAT	PDF
   CLASS 1	APPLIED MECHANICS	PDF
   CLASS 1	ELECTROTECHNOLOGY	PDF
   CLASS 1	ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - GENERAL	PDF
   CLASS 1	ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - MOTOR	PDF
   CLASS 1	NAVAL ARCHITECTURE	PDF
   CLASS 2	APPLIED HEAT	PDF
   CLASS 2	APPLIED MECHANICS	PDF
   CLASS 2	ELECTROTECHNOLOGY	PDF
   CLASS 2	ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - GENERAL	PDF
   CLASS 2	ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - MOTOR	PDF
   CLASS 2	NAVAL ARCHITECTURE	PDF

Marine Department has been appointed by the Secretary for Education as the Assessment Agency for Professional Maritime Qualifications under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework commencing September 3, 2018.

1. Sea-going Certificates of Competency
   

   	Title of Qualification	QF Level	QR Registration Number assigned by QR Authority	Validity period of the relevant QR entry
   a)	Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1 (Master Mariner)	5	18/000717/L5	03/09/2018 to 02/09/2028
   b)	Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 2	5	18/000718/L5	03/09/2018 to 02/09/2028
   c)	Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 3	4	18/000714/L4	03/09/2018 to 02/09/2028
   d)	Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1	5	18/000719/L5	03/09/2018 to 02/09/2028
   e)	Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 2	5	18/000720/L5	03/09/2018 to 02/09/2028
   f)	Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 3	4	18/000715/L4	03/09/2018 to 02/09/2028
   g)	Certificate of Competency (Electro-technical Officer) Class ETO	4	18/000716/L4	03/09/2018 to 02/09/2028

2. Local Certificate of Competency
   

   	Title of Qualification	QF Level	QR Registration Number assigned by QR Authority	Validity period of the relevant QR entry
   h)	Coxswain Grade 1 Certificate	3	20/000690/L3	15/01/2020 to 02/09/2028
   i)	Coxswain Grade 2 Certificate	3	20/000691/L3	15/01/2020 to 02/09/2028
   j)	Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate	2	20/000687/L2	15/01/2020 to 02/09/2028
   k)	Engine Operator Grade 1 Certificate	3	20/000692/L3	15/01/2020 to 02/09/2028
   l)	Engine Operator Grade 2 Certificate	3	20/000693/L3	15/01/2020 to 02/09/2028
   m)	Engine Operator Grade 3 Certificate	2	20/000688/L2	15/01/2020 to 02/09/2028
   n)	Pleasure Vessel Operator Grade 1 Certificate	3	20/000694/L3	15/01/2020 to 02/09/2028
   o)	Pleasure Vessel Operator Grade 2 Certificate	2	20/000689/L2	15/01/2020 to 02/09/2028