Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Safe Manning) Regulations, 2021Part 3 : Certification RequirementsDivision 1 : Deck officer certificates (Seagoing Merchant Ships)27. Chief mate (<3 000 GT) |
To obtain a certificate of competency as chief mate of a ship of less than 3 000 GT on unlimited voyages, a candidate shall hold a certificate of competency as an officer in charge of a navigational watch and shall—
| (a) | have completed at least 12 months sea service as officer in charge of a navigational watch on trading ships of 500 GT or more on unlimited voyages; and |
| (b) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate. |
