Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, 1999Part 3 : Certification requirementsDivision 3 : Rating certificates47. Proficiency in liferafts |
A candidate for the certificate of qualification as proficient in liferafts shall be at least 18 years of age and shall have—
(a) | completed at least six months' sea service or port operations service on ships of any tonnage; and |
(b) | documentary proof of having successfully completed an approved shore-based training course. |