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(a) a knowledge of the principles of electricity and the theory of radio and of electronics sufficient to meet the requirements specified in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d);

(b) a theoretical knowledge of the GMDSS radiocommunications equipment, as well as a general knowledge of the principles of other equipment generally used for radionavigation, with particular reference to maintaining the equipment in service;

(c) a practical knowledge of the operation and a knowledge of the preventive maintenance of the GMDSS radiocommunications equipment referred to in paragraph (b);

(d) a practical knowledge necessary for the location and repairing, by using appropriate testing equipment and tools, of faults in the GMDSS radiocommunications equipment referred to in paragraph (b) which may occur during a voyage;

(e) a detailed practical knowledge of the operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and radiocommunications equipment;

(f) an ability to send and receive messages correctly by radiotelephone and direct-printing telegraphy;

(g) a detailed knowledge of the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations relating to radiocommunications, a knowledge of the documents relating to charges for radiocommunications and of the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea relating to radiocommunications; and

(h) proficient in the English language, both spoken and written.

(a) a knowledge of the principles of electricity and the theory of radio and of electronics sufficient to meet the requirements specified in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d);

(b) a general theoretical knowledge of GMDSS radiocommunications equipment, as well as a general knowledge of the principles of other equipment generally used for radionavigation, with particular reference to maintaining the equipment in service;

(c) a practical knowledge of the operation and a knowledge of the preventive maintenance of the GMDSS radiocommunications equipment referred to in paragraph (b);

(d) a practical knowledge necessary for effecting repairs in the case of faults in the equipment referred to in paragraph (b), using the means available on board and, if necessary, replacing modular units;

(e) a detailed practical knowledge of the operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and radiocommunications equipment;

(f) an ability to send and receive messages correctly by radiotelephone and direct-printing telegraphy;

(g) a detailed knowledge of the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations relating to radiocommunications, a knowledge of the documents relating to the charges for radiocommunications and of the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea relating to radiocommunications; and

(h) proficient in the English language, both spoken and written.

(a) a detailed practical knowledge of the operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and radiocommunications equipment;

(b) an ability to send and receive messages correctly by radiotelephone and direct-printing telegraphy;

(c) a detailed knowledge of the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations relating to radiocommunications, a knowledge of the documents relating to the charges for radiocommunications and of the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea relating to radiocommunications; and

(d) proficient in the English language, both spoken and written.

(a) a practical knowledge of the operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and radiocommunications equipment which are required while the ship is sailing within the range of the very high frequency ("VHF") coast stations;

(b) an ability to send and receive messages correctly by radiotelephone;

(c) a knowledge of the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations relating to radiotelephone communications and specifically, on the part relating to the safety of life; and

(d) able to speak and write in the English language.

(a) an ability to send messages correctly on a radiotelegraph key, semi-automatic key or an electronic hand key for three consecutive minutes at a speed of not less than twelve words a minute in plain language, including figures, punctuation marks, "Q" signals and emergency signals in the international Morse Code;

(b) an ability to receive messages correctly by ear and write legibly or type for not less than three consecutive minutes at a speed of not less than twelve words a minute in plain language including figures, punctuation marks, "Q" signals and emergency signals in the international Morse Code; and

(c) an ability to answer, in written examination, questions on -

(i) the fundamental theory of electricity, electronics and radiocommunications;

(ii) the theory and operation of any amateur radio equipment including the antenna systems, transmission lines, transistors, amplitude and frequency modulation and single sideband techniques;

(iii) the regulations made under the Act which are applicable to the establishment and operation of a station performing an amateur experimental service; and

(iv) the International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations applicable to the operation of a station performing an amateur experimental service and those provisions relating to the operation of stations generally.