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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)

29. Master (<500 GT near coastal)

 

To obtain a certificate of competency or endorsement as master (<500 GT near coastal), a candidate shall hold a certificate of competency as officer in charge of a navigational watch (<500 GT near-coastal or unlimited), and shall—

 

(a) be at least 20 years of age;

 

(b) have completed at least 12 months sea service as officer in charge of a navigational watch on trading ships of 100 GT or more on any seagoing voyages; and

 

(c) have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate.