Older Persons Act, 2006
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Safe Manning) Regulations, 2021Part 3 : Certification RequirementsDivision 5 : Engineer Officer (Merchant Ships)49. Chief Engineer Officer (<3 000 kW) |
To obtain a certificate of competency as chief engineer officer of a ship of less than 3 000 kW propulsion power—
| (a) | a candidate holding a certificate of competency as an officer in charge of an Engineering Watch shall— |
| (i) | have at least 36 months sea service as an officer in charge of an engineering watch on trading ships of at least 750 kW propulsion power; 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 second engineer officer (<3 000 kW) shall— |
| (i) | have completed at least 12 months sea service as second engineer on trading ships of 750 kW propulsion power; and |
| (ii) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate. |
