Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013Part 3 : Certification RequirementsDivision 3 : Engineer Officer Certificates49. Chief engineer (< 3000kW) |
For the certificate of competency as chief 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 at least 36 months sea service as an officer in charge of engineering watch on trading ships of at least 750kW but less than 3000kW propulsion power; 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 second engineer officer <3000 kW
[Regulation 49, Alternative B heading, substituted by regulation 27 of Notice No. R. 544, GG 38912, dated 25 June 2015]
| (1) | have completed at least 12 months sea service as second engineer on trading ships of 750kW but less than 3000kW propulsion power; and |
| (2) | have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code. |
ALTERNATIVE C: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as second engineer
| (1) | have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code. |