Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsExamination and Licensing of Compass Adjusters Regulations, 1991Chapter I : General3. Application |
| (1) | Any person who adjusts the compass of any ship whose compass is required to be adjusted under the provisions of the Act shall be in possession of a valid licence issued in terms of these regulations. |
| (2) | There shall be two grades of licences issued following the appropriate examination, viz: |
| (a) | Licence as a Compass Adjuster (Restricted), and |
| (b) | Licence as a Compass Adjuster (Unrestricted). |
| (3) | The holder of a licence as a Compass Adjuster (Restricted) is approved to adjust the compasses of vessels having the hull or superstructure constructed of non-ferrous material, or of vessels having the hull or superstructure constructed of ferrous materials and engaged in voyages having a change in magnetic latitude 01 less than 10 degrees. |
| (4) | The holder of a licence as a Compass Adjuster (Unrestricted) is approved to adjust the compasses of any vessel engaged in voyages of any description. |
