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

Regulations

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

Part 3 : Certification Requirements

Division 2 : Fishing - Deck Officer Certificates

37. Skipper fishing (< 24m limited waters)
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For the certificate of competency as skipper fishing (< 24m limited waters), a candidate shall—

 

ALTERNATIVE A: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as deck officer fishing (< 24m)

 

(1)have, whilst holding, as a minimum, a certificate of competency as deck officer fishing (< 24m), at least 12 months sea service as an officer in charge of navigational watch of a fishing vessel of 12m or more in length on any seagoing fishing voyages; and
(2)Have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code.

 

 

ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates holding a certificate of competency issued in terms of Division 1 of this Part

 

(1)have, whilst holding, as a minimum, a certificate of competency as master (< 200GT near-coastal), at least six months sea service as an officer in charge of navigational watch of a fishing vessel of 12m or more in length on any seagoing fishing voyages; and
(2)have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code.