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What you need to apply for your Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency (PVOC) Grade 2
Important Notice — New Requirement
The Marine Department has revised the Examination Rules. All applications submitted on or after 30 June 2025 are required to produce a Medical Fitness Certificate (Form MD818) issued by a recognized medical practitioner proving you are medically fit for operating a local vessel.
1. Pass Both Examinations
You must pass both Part A (General) and Part B (Engineering) of the PVOC2 Examination at the Institute of Professional Examination and Knowledge (PEAK).
2. Eyesight Test Certificate
Get an eyesight test from a registered medical practitioner or optometrist. The test covers distant vision, near vision, intermediate vision, and colour vision.
Eyesight Standards:
- • Distant Vision: Better eye 6/9, other eye 6/12 (with or without visual aids)
- • Near Vision: M0.63 or N5 at 40cm
- • Intermediate Vision: M1.25 or N10 at 80cm
- • Colour Vision: Ishihara plates test (max 2-3 errors allowed)
Valid for 24 months (12 months if 65 years or older)
3. Medical Fitness Certificate
Obtain a medical fitness certificate from a medical practitioner recognized by the Marine Department, confirming you are medically fit to operate a local vessel.
Required for all applications from 30 June 2025 onwards
4. Submit Your Application
Once you have all documents ready, you can submit your application electronically, in person, or by post to the Marine Department.
🏢 In Person or By Post
River Trade and Local Examination Section, Marine Department
Room 303, 3/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central
Hours: 8:30am – 12:30pm, 2:00pm – 4:30pm (Mon–Fri, except public holidays)
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