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Transitory Provision. –
[1] All Certificates of Registration and Certificates of Competency issued to merchant marine officers by the Commission prior to the enactment of this Act shall retain the same conditions imposed therein: Provided, That the subsequent upgrading, renewal or reclassification of such documents shall be in accordance with the provisions stated herein.
[2] The present Boards shall continue to function in the interim until such time as the new Board shall be duly constituted pursuant to this Act.
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