§ Mr. Prescottasked the Minister for Trade (1) what was the manning requirement and certification for the crew of the British vessel "Nesam";
(2) what were the maritime qualifications of the officers and crew members at the time of the loss of the British vessel "Nesam".
§ Mr. SproatThe minimum officer certification requirements for the "Nesam", a ship of 1,571grt and engine power of 1,206 Kw trading in the unlimited area, were as follows
Master — Deck Officer Class 1Mate — Deck Officer Class 2Second Mate — Deck Officer Class 3Chief Engineer — Engineer Officer Class 2(e)(Motor)Second Engineer — Engineer Officer Class 3 (Motor)Our present information indicates that a crew of 11 persons was carried comprising:
Master — Master (Foreign-going) Certificate (Class 1)Chief Mate — Master (Home Trade) Certificate with a valid dispensation to sail in capacity.2nd Mate — Class 3 CertificateChief Engineer — Class 1 (Motor)481W2nd Engineer — Class 3 Certificate of Service limited to vessels up to 1,040 Kw Registered Power in the unlimited area.3rd Engineer — Class 4CookFour seamenThe number and qualifications of the crew will be among the matters to be considered by the preliminary inquiry.