Chapter:	478Y	Title:	MERCHANT SHIPPING (SEAFARERS) (CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY AS A.B.) RULES	Gazette Number:
Section:	9	Heading:	Verification of qualifications, etc. by examiner	Version Date:	30/06/1997

(1) The examiner shall not permit a candidate to take an examination under these Rules unless he is satisfied that the candidate is eligible to take the examination and is the person in respect of whom the application for examination has been made.
(2) If before the commencement, or during the course, of an examination the examiner becomes aware that a candidate has a physical or other disability which in his opinion would render the candidate incapable of performing the duties of an A.B., the examiner shall not permit the candidate to take or complete the examination.
(3) Where the examiner pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) does not permit a candidate to take or complete the examination-

(a) the examiner shall state his reasons on the form of application and submit the form to the Authority; and
(b) the fee paid by or on behalf of the candidate shall be refunded to the person who paid the fee.