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

51. Chief engineer
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For the certificate of competency as chief engineer officer 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 3000kW propulsion power; and
(2)have completed approved training an meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.

 

 

ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as second engineer

 

(1)have at least 12 months sea service whilst serving as second engineer on trading ships of at least 3000kW propulsion power; and
(2)have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.

 

 

ALTERNATIVE C: Candidates holding a certificate of competency as chief engineer (< 3000kW)

 

(1)have at least 12 months sea service whilst serving as second engineer on trading ships of at least 3000kW propulsion power; and
(2)have completed approved training an meet the standards of competence specified the Code.