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

Regulations

Purchase

To obtain a certificate of competency as Engineer Officer of the Watch <750kW—

(a)	a candidate making entry with no prior engineering experience shall—

(i)	be at least 18 years of age;

(ii)	have completed at least 18 months approved sea service on ships of 100 kW propulsion power or more; and

(iii)

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 Second Engineer (Port Operations) shall—

(i)	be at least 18 years of age;

(ii)	have completed at least 12 months approved sea service on ships of 100 kW propulsion power or more; and

(iii)

have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate;

(c)	a candidate holding an approved trade certificate shall—

(i)	be at least 18 years of age;

(ii)	have completed at least 12 months approved sea service on ships of 100 kW propulsion power or more; and

(iii)

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