申請人必須具備下列資歷： (1) 小六畢業或同等學歷;及中、英文語文能力達小六程度; (2) 能一次過自行游畢50米的距離;以及 (3) 視力符合香港海關關長所定標準，以便在船上擔任瞭望職務，協助船隻繫泊、靠泊。

Candidates should : (1) have completed Primary 6 education, or equivalent; and have attained a level of proficiency in Chinese and English Languages equivalent to Primary 6 standard; (2) be able to swim without aid for a distance of 50 meters at one time; and (3) have eyesight standard up to the level laid down by the Commissioner of Customs and Excise in order to perform look-out duties and assist in the mooring and berthing on board a vessel.