Section 266. Central Government to grant certificate of proficiency.

(1) The Central Government shall, subject to the provisions of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel Convention, grant certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency for such different grades of fishers with such requirements and in such manner as may be prescribed. (2) No certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency shall be granted under sub-section (1), unless the fisher fulfils the qualifications and other requirements referred to in sub-section (3) of section 265. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-sections (1) and (2), the Central Government may grant such other certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency with such requirements and in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) A certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency shall be granted in such form, on payment of such fee and be valid for such period, as may be prescribed.