the CHARTERER / OPERATORS certifies that CHARTERER / OPERATORS are experienced, licensed, if applicable and competent in the handling and operation of a Vessel of the type named in this CHARTER Reservation, that CHARTERER / OPERATORS have sufficient practical knowledge of seamanship, piloting, and Rules-of-the -Road to properly exercise full authority over the Vessel and is under the command of a competent person. A competent person must have a minimum of two years of experience operating vessels of a similar type and size (within 10 feet) to the Scheduled Vessel, have no marine losses in the last ten years, no violations/suspensions (including auto) in the last five years and no criminal convictions or pleas of no contest ever. The Charterer agrees that the Charterer will not allow the Vessel to be operated by any person not qualified during the Charter Period.