South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 5 of 1998)NoticesDetermination of ChargesPart 4 : Examination & Certification50. Small vessels skippers |
| (1) | The following charges are applicable for examinations under the Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations, 2007. The charges in the case where a single examination is conducted, including any applicable endorsement; |
Examination Fees for Skipper Certificates |
|
SAMSA Skipper Exam (new exam) |
≥9m |
Theory exam |
R560-00 |
Practical exam |
R435-00 |
Oral exam |
R435-00 |
SAMSA Skipper Exam (new exam) |
<9m |
Theory exam fee |
R245-00 |
Oral exam fee |
R245-00 |
Practical exam fee |
R245-00 |
| (2) | A charge of R655 is payable above the fees prescribed in paragraph 1 above for the issuing of certificate. |
| (3) | Where an appointed examiner conducts the examination, other than those employed by the Authority, a fee of R 655-00 is payable to the authority for issuance of a certificate. |
| (4) | A charge of R435-00 is applicable for issuing of an endorsement to a small vessel certificate where there is no examination required |
| (5) | A charge of R435-00 is payable for issuing of an endorsement where the candidate must be examined in any part of the syllabus to achieve the endorsement. |
| (6) | A charge of R435 is payable for the re-issue of a certificate of competence reflecting the additional endorsements. |
| (7) | A candidate whose application is successful is entitled to be issued with an interim certificate immediately after the examination whilst waiting for a certificate to be issued by the Registrar of Seafarer. |