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

Regulations

Purchase

For the certificate of proficiency as efficient cook, candidates shall—

(1)	be at least 18 years of age;

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

(3)	have at least three months sea service in the catering department on any of the following kinds of ships:

(a)	trading ships of 100 GT or more engaged in mining operations or on unlimited or near-coastal voyages; or

[Regulation 73(3)(a) substituted by regulation 39 of Notice No. R. 544, GG 38912, dated 25 June 2015]

(b)	fishing vessels requiring to have an efficient cook onboard.