Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Safe Manning) Regulations, 2021Part 8 : Employment of Seafarers in accordance with Occupational Safety, Security and Medical Requirements110. Employment of qualified personnel on ships operating in Polar Waters |
The owner and the master of every ship operating in polar waters shall ensure that—
| (a) | masters, chief mates and officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships operating in polar waters shall hold a certificate in basic training for ships operating in polar waters, as required by the Polar Code; |
| (b) | masters and chief mates on ships operating in polar waters, shall hold a certificate in advanced training for ships operating in polar waters. |