Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013Part 3 : Certification RequirementsDivision 1 : Deck officer certificates26. Master (< 500GT near coastal) |
For the certificate of competency or endorsement as master (< 500GT near coastal), a candidate shall—
ALTERNATIVE A: Candidates holding certificate of competency as mate (< 500GT near-coastal or unlimited) or deck officer
| (1) | be at least 20 years of age; |
| (2) | have completed at least 12 months' sea service as officer in charge of a navigational watch on trading ships of 100GT or more on any seagoing voyages; and |
| (3) | have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code. |
ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates holding naval bridge watchkeeping certificate with command endorsement
| (1) | have proof of being a commander onboard a South African Navy ship of 24m or more for a countable six months' and six months sea service as a supernumerary on trading ships of 100GT or more on any seagoing voyages; and |
| (2) | have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code. |
[Regulation 26 inserted by regulation 14 of Notice No. R. 544, GG 38912, dated 25 June 2015, as this regulation did not reflect any text per Notice No. R. 511 of 2013, dated 23 July 2013]