Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013Part 3 : Certification RequirementsDivision 3 : Engineer Officer Certificates48. Second engineer (< 3000kW) |
For the certificate of competency as second engineer officer of a ship of less than 3000kW propulsion power, a candidate shall—
ALTERNATIVE A: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as engineer officer
| (1) | have completed at least 12 months sea service as officer in charge of an engineering watch on trading ships of 750kW propulsion power or more; and |
| (2) | have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code. |
ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as chief engineer (fishing)
| (1) | have completed at least six months sea service as officer in charge of an engineering watch on trading ships of 750kW propulsion power or more; and |
| (2) | have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code. |
ALTERNATIVE C: Candidates holding a navy watchkeeping certificate having served as chief engineer of a naval vessel with more than 750kW propulsion power
| (1) | provide proof of having served as chief engineer of a naval vessel with more than 750kW propulsion power; |
| (2) | have completed at least six months sea service as officer in charge of an engineering watch on trading ships of 750kW propulsion power or more; |
| (3) | performed watchkeeping duties for the period required above; and |
| (4) | have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code. |
