Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013Part 3 : Certification RequirementsDivision 3 : Engineer Officer Certificates50. Second engineer |
For the certificate of competency as second engineer officer, 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 3000kW 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 second engineer officer < 3000kW
| (1) | have completed at least six months sea service as an officer in charge of engineering watch on trading ships of 3000kW propulsion power or more; and |
| (2) | have completed approved training and meet the standard 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 3000kW propulsion power or more
| (1) | provide proof of having served as chief engineer for a period of six months of a naval vessel with more than 750kW propulsion power; |
| (2) | have performed 12 months' engineer watchkeepinq duties under the supervision of a certificated engineer officer or as a supernumerary on trading ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more; and |
[Regulation 50(2) of Alternative C substituted by regulation 28 of Notice No. R. 544, GG 38912, dated 25 June 2015]
| (3) | have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code. |