Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations, 1999Part 3 : Certification requirementsDivision 3 : Rating certificates50. Efficient cook |
A candidate for the certificate of qualification as efficient cook shall be at least 18 years of age and shall have—
(a) | documentary proof of having successfully completed a training course as cook or chef; and |
(b) | completed at least six months' sea service in the catering department on ships of 100GT or more on unlimited or near-coastal voyages. |