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

Regulations

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

Part 3 : Certification Requirements

Division 3 : Engineer Officer Certificates

48. Second engineer (< 3000kW)
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For the certificate of competency as second engineer officer of a ship of less than 3000kW propulsion power, a candidate shall—

 

ALTERNATIVE A: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as engineer officer

 

(1)have completed at least 12 months sea service as officer in charge of an engineering watch on trading ships of 750kW propulsion power or more; and
(2)have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.

 

 

ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as chief engineer (fishing)

 

(1) have completed at least six months sea service as officer in charge of an engineering watch on trading ships of 750kW propulsion power or more; and
(2)have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.

 

 

ALTERNATIVE C: Candidates holding a navy watchkeeping certificate having served as chief engineer of a naval vessel with more than 750kW propulsion power

 

(1)provide proof of having served as chief engineer of a naval vessel with more than 750kW propulsion power;
(2)have completed at least six months sea service as officer in charge of an engineering watch on trading ships of 750kW propulsion power or more;
(3)performed watchkeeping duties for the period required above; and
(4)have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.