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Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

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Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Safe Manning) Regulations, 2021

Part 8 : Employment of Seafarers in accordance with Occupational Safety, Security and Medical Requirements

110. Employment of qualified personnel on ships operating in Polar Waters

 

The owner and the master of every ship operating in polar waters shall ensure that—

 

(a) masters, chief mates and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in polar waters shall hold a certificate in basic training for ships operating in polar waters, as required by the Polar Code;
(b) masters and chief mates on ships operating in polar waters, shall hold a certificate in advanced training for ships operating in polar waters.