South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 5 of 1998)NoticesDetermination of Charges, 2022Part 4 : Examination & Certificate59. Approvals under Section 83 and Section 85 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No.57 of 1951) |
| (1) | The following charges are payable for an employment of a seafarer holding a foreign certificate of competency under section 83 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 read with the relevant Regulations of the Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations, 2021, as amended: |
| (a) | Where there is a need for the Authority to authorise a foreign seafarer to work on a South African ship without being issued an endorsement, a charge of R 3 708 shall be paid per month or part thereof: Provided, a minimum charge of R 11 110 is payable. |
| (b) | A charge of R 6 783 is payable where the application is for an endorsement of foreign certificate of competency under the Regulations and this charge covers: |
| (i) | the relevant assessment that may be required under the Regulations; and |
| (ii) | issue of Certificate of Equivalent Competency and the Authority to Operate Radio Apparatus (Deck Officers only). |
| (2) | A charge of R 3 532 per month, or part thereof calculated with reference to the desired duration of the permission, is payable for permission under section 85 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951. |