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

Regulations

Purchase

For the certificate of competency as chief engineer officer 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 3000kW propulsion power; and

(2)	have completed approved training an meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.

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

(1)	have at least 12 months sea service whilst serving as second engineer on trading ships of at least 3000kW propulsion power; and

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

ALTERNATIVE C: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as chief engineer (< 3000kW)

(1)	have at least 12 months sea service whilst serving as second engineer on trading ships of at least 3000kW propulsion power; and

(2)	have completed approved training an meet the standards of competence specified the Code.