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

Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Safe Manning) Regulations, 2021

Part 8 : Employment of Seafarers in accordance with Occupational Safety, Security and Medical Requirements

109. Employment of qualified personnel on ships subject to the IGF Code
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The owner and the master of every ship subject to the IGF Code shall ensure that—

 

(a) every seafarer onboard a ship subject to the IGF Code who is assigned designated safety duties associated with the care, use or emergency response to the fuel on board shall hold a certificate in basic training for service in ships subject to the IGF Code;
(b) the masters, engineer officers and all personnel with immediate responsibility for the care and use of fuels and fuel systems on ships subject to the IGF Code shall hold a certificate in advanced training for service in ships subject to the IGF Code.