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

Regulations

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For the certificate of competency as chief 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 at least 36 months sea service as an officer in charge of engineering watch on trading ships of at least 750kW but less than 3000kW propulsion power; 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 second engineer officer <3000 kW

[Regulation 49, Alternative B heading, substituted by regulation 27 of Notice No. R. 544, GG 38912, dated 25 June 2015]

(1)	have completed at least 12 months sea service as second engineer on trading ships of 750kW but less than 3000kW propulsion power; and

(2)	have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code.

ALTERNATIVE C: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as second engineer

(1)	have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code.