Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013

Part 3 : Certification Requirements

Division 1 : Deck officer certificates

30. Master (< 3000GT)
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For the certificate of competency as master (< 3000GT), a candidate shall—

 

ALTERNATIVE A: Candidates holding certificate as chief mate or chief mate (< 3000 GT)

 

(1)have completed 12 months sea service as chief mate on trading ships of 500GT or more on unlimited voyages; and
(2)have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.

 

 

ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates holding certificate as deck officer, chief mate or chief mate (< 3000 GT)

[Regulation 30, Alternative B, heading substituted by regulation 17 of Notice No. R. 544, GG 38912, dated 25 June 2015]

 

(1)have completed 36 months sea service as officer in charge of navigational watch on trading ships of 500GT or more on unlimited voyages; and
(2)have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.