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

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Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013

Part 3 : Certification Requirements

Division 2A : Radiocommunications and radio Operator Certificates

40. GMDSS radio operators

 

(1) Every person in charge of or performing radio duties on a ship required to participate in the GMDSS shall hold an appropriate certificate related to GMDSS, issued or recognised by the Authority under the provisions of the Radio Regulations.

 

(2) In addition, every candidate for a certificate of competency under this division for service on a ship, which is required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended to have a radio installation, shall:
(i) be at least 18 years of age
(ii) have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code.