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South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 5 of 1998)

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Determination of Charges, 2024

Part 4 : Examination & Certification

51. Deck Officers (Fishing)

 

(1) The following charges are payable for examination and revalidation for the specified certificates of competency based on the Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations, 2021, as amended:

 

Item

Certificate

Charge

Examination

Revalidation

(1)

Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (<24 m) limited waters

R 2 222

R 1 010

(2)

Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (≥24 m) limited waters

R 2 397

R 1 010

(3)

Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (<24 m) unlimited waters

R 2 517

R 1 010

(4)

Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (≥24 m) unlimited waters – Fishing ≥24m

R 2 637

R 1 010

(5)

Skipper Fishing (<24m limited waters)

R 2 922

R 1 010

(6)

Skipper Fishing (< 24m unlimited waters)

R 3 097

R 1 010

(7)

Skipper Fishing (≥ 24m limited waters)

R 3 600

R 1 010

(8)

Skipper Fishing (≥ 24m unlimited waters)

R 3 783

R 1 010

 

(2) The charges in the revalidation columns of subregulations (1) are also applicable in the following instances:
(a) Where a candidate is applying for a lost, stolen or damaged certificate;
(b) Where a candidate is exchanging the certificate that existed prior the Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations, 2021, came into force, for a certificate under the same Regulations.

 

(3) A charge of R 1 010 is payable where an examiner is requested to assess a candidate's sea service or eligibility to attempt an examination for a certificate of competency referred to in subregulations (1) or (2).

 

(4) A charge in the examination column is also applicable in the case where a candidate is being assessed for issuance of a dispensation (where such an assessment is required).

 

(5) A candidate who is found competent in an examination is entitled to be issued with an interim certificate immediately after the examination whilst waiting for a certificate to be issued by the Registrar of Seafarers.