3. These Regulations, unless expressly provided otherwise, shall apply to -

(aJ any seafarer serving on board Brunei Darussalam ships, except those specified in regulation 4;

{b) a candidate who is a citizen of Brunei Darussalam;

{c)

any other candidate, who is not a citizen of Brunei Darussalam but has been permitted by the Director to be examined, assessed and certified under these Regulations;

(dJ shipping companies;

(eJ approved maritime training institutes; and

assessors engaged in the assessment of candidates.