Examination for master of ocean steam vessels.

22. An applicant for license as master of ocean steam vessels shall pass a satisfactory examination as to his knowledge of the following subjects:

  1. Latitude by meridian altitude of the sun.
  2. Latitude by ex-meridian altitude of the sun.
  3. Latitude by meridian altitude of a star.
  4. Latitude by pole star.
  5. Longitude by chronometer (A.M. and P.M.).
  6. Position by Sumner's method.
  7. Day's work.
  8. Mercator's sailing.
  9. Deviation of the compass by an amplitude.
  10. Deviation of the compass by an azimuth.
  11. Time of high water at a given port.
  12. Chart navigation.
  13. Storm signals.
  14. International code of signals.
  15. International rules for preventing collisions at sea.
  16. Use of gun and rocket apparatus for saving life from shipwreck, as practiced by the United States Coast Guard.
  17. Such further examination of a non-mathematical character as the local inspectors may require.