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

Regulations

Purchase

To obtain a certificate of competency as second engineer officer of a ship of less than 2000kW propulsion power—

(a)	a candidate making entry on an accelerated training programme shall—

(i)	be at least 18 years of age;

(ii)	have at least 12 months approved sea service in the engine department of a fishing vessel of 750 kW propulsion power under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; 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 making entry without an accelerated training programme shall—

(i)	be at least 18 years of age;

(ii)	have at least 18 months approved sea service in the engine department of a fishing vessel of 750 kW propulsion power under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and

(iii)

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