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

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Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, 1999

Part 3 : Certification requirements

Division 3 : Rating certificates

47. Proficiency in liferafts

 

A candidate for the certificate of qualification as proficient in liferafts shall be at least 18 years of age and shall have—

(a) completed at least six months' sea service or port operations service on ships of any tonnage; and
(b) documentary proof of having successfully completed an approved shore-based training course.