How many years will it take for captains of the new third category of inland river driving to be promoted to second category captains?

It takes three years for captains of the new third category of inland river driving to be promoted to category two captains.

Certificate of Competency for Seafarers, the full name of the Certificate of Competency for Seafarers of the People's Republic of China, is required for captains, senior crew members, watch sailors and watch engineers who serve on Chinese sea-going ships. A valid certificate of competency that is consistent with the shipping area, type, class or main engine category of the ship being served and the position held. Its acquisition and use must comply with the provisions of the "Rules for Competency Examination, Assessment and Certification of Seafarers of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China". They are seafarers serving on Chinese sea-going ships. Important credentials for ships and sailing areas where they can serve.

Divided by navigation area

It is divided into unlimited navigation area, offshore navigation area, coastal navigation area and offshore navigation area (i.e. Category A, B, C and D) sailors, There are only Category B and Category C mechanics

Divided according to ship grade

It is divided into first-class certificate of competency, second-class certificate of competency and third-class certificate of competency, (i.e. a total of 3000 tons and above or ships with a main propulsion power plant of 3,000 kilowatts and above, ships with a gross tonnage of 500 to 3,000 tons or a main propulsion power plant of 750 to 3,000 kilowatts, and ships with a gross tonnage of less than 500 tons or a main propulsion power plant of less than 750 kilowatts.)

However, the level of competency certificates for sailors and mechanics on duty is only for ships of 500 gross tonnage or 750 kilowatts and above.

Divided by crew positions and departments

Deck Department: The captain, first mate, second mate, third mate, and sailors on duty are collectively referred to as the deck department, and the captain, first mate, second mate, and third mate are collectively referred to as the deck department. Collectively referred to as the driver

Engine department: chief engineer, second engineer, second engineer, third engineer, and the engineer on duty are called the engine department, and chief engineer, second engineer, second engineer, and third engineer are collectively called Engineer.

The other shipboard radio personnel include: GMDSS first-level wireless operator, GMDSS second-level wireless operator, GMDSS general operator, and GMDSS restricted operator, collectively referred to as radio personnel.