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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 3 : Certification Requirements

Division 1 : Deck officer certificates (Seagoing Merchant Ships)

24. Master

 

To obtain a certificate of competency as master—

 

(a) a candidate holding a certificate of competency as chief mate shall—
(i) have completed a minimum of 24 months sea service, of which 12 months is served in the capacity of chief mate on trading ships of 1600 GT or more on unlimited voyages; and
(ii) have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate;

 

(b) a candidate holding a certificate of competency as an officer in charge of a navigational watch, or chief mate shall—
(i) have completed 36 months sea service as officer in charge of navigational watch on trading ships of 1600 GT or more on unlimited voyages; and
(ii) have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate.