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

Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, 1999

Part 3 : Certification requirements

Division 1 : Deck officer certificates

27. Master (coastal)

 

A candidate for the certificate of competency as master (coastal), which includes the endorsement referred to in regulation 2(3)(e)(ii), shall be at least 20 years of age and shall have—

(a) completed at least 12 months' approved sea service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 100GT or more on unlimited or near-coastal voyages while holding, as a minimum, a certificate of competency as mate (coastal);
(b) passed a theoretical examination at an accredited institution and have successfully completed training; and
(c) been assessed at level 3.