Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, 1999Part 3 : Certification requirementsDivision 1 : Deck officer certificates29. Endorsement as chief mate of ship of less than 3 000GT on unlimited voyages |
A candidate for the endorsement as chief mate of a ship of less than 3 000GT on unlimited voyages shall have—
| (a) | completed at least 12 months' approved sea service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500GT or more on unlimited voyages while holding, as a minimum, a certificate of competency as deck officer; |
| (b) | passed a theoretical examination at an accredited institution and have successfully completed training; and |
| (c) | been assessed at level 3. |