Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013Part 3 : Certification RequirementsDivision 5 : Rating Certificates and Certificates of Proficiency70. Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats |
For the certificate of proficiency as being proficient in survival craft and rescue boats, a candidate shall—
(1) | be at least 18 years of age; |
(2) | have at least six months sea service or port operation service on ships of 100GT or more; and |
(3) | have completed an approved training course and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code. |