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 Requirements117. Employment of qualified personnel on ships equipped with a fast rescue boat |
| (1) | The owner and master of every ship that is equipped with one or more fast rescue boats shall ensure that there are at least two persons per boat on the ship who hold a valid certificate of proficiency in fast rescue boats issued in accordance with the Training Standards Code. |
| (2) | Every person who is designated the duties referred to in subregulation (1) shall demonstrate continued professional competence by serving in that capacity for at least 12 months in the previous five years or if this criteria is not met, undertake approved training and meet the standards of competence as specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate. |