The application form of any person that signs up for the training program as referred to in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 1 of the preceding Article shall be filled in and submitted by the fishery operator employing the applicant to the regional fishermen association or distant water fisheries association to which the fishery operator belongs. However, any applicant that is under any of the following circumstances is exempted:1. Any person that serves on a fishery patrol vessel, fishery research vessel, or fishery training vessel, with supporting document(s) issued by the unit served.2. Observers, inspectors, or any person engaged in relevant incentive programs for working on board fishing vessels, with supporting document(s) issued by the central competent authority.3. Any students applying for an internship on a fishing vessel, with a recommodation issued by his/her academic institution.4. Any person that signs up for a training program conducted by the central competent authority.Any foreign crew employed domestically or overseas that signs up for the training program as referred to in the sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 1 of the preceding Article shall hold the training qualification prescribed in Appendix 2, and the application form shall be filled in and submitted by the fishery operator employing the crew concerned to the regional fishermen association or distant water fisheries association to which the fishery operator belongs.Appendix 2 Qualifications and Required Document(s) for Joining Training Programs for Officers.odt