Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Safe Manning) Regulations, 2021Part 5 : Medical and Eyesight Examination for Seafarers85. Application of Part 5 |
| (1) | Every person who is required to be medically fit by the Act shall hold a medical certificate issued by a medical practitioner approved in accordance with these Regulations. |
| (2) | A valid medical certificate shall be produced by every person— |
| (a) | applying for certification or revalidation of certificate as required by these Regulations; |
| (b) | contemplated in sections 92, 101 or 111 of the Act; |
| (c) | applying for a Seafarer’s Record Book. |
| (3) | Every person engaged on a ship performing watchkeeping duties as required by Parts 7 and 8 of these Regulations shall also hold a valid Colour and Vision test certificate. |