South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 5 of 1998)NoticesDetermination of Charges, 2024Part 4 : Examination & Certification51. Deck Officers (Fishing) |
| (1) | The following charges are payable for examination and revalidation for the specified certificates of competency based on the Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations, 2021, as amended: |
Item |
Certificate |
Charge |
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Examination |
Revalidation |
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(1) |
Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (<24 m) limited waters |
R 2 222 |
R 1 010 |
(2) |
Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (≥24 m) limited waters |
R 2 397 |
R 1 010 |
(3) |
Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (<24 m) unlimited waters |
R 2 517 |
R 1 010 |
(4) |
Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (≥24 m) unlimited waters – Fishing ≥24m |
R 2 637 |
R 1 010 |
(5) |
Skipper Fishing (<24m limited waters) |
R 2 922 |
R 1 010 |
(6) |
Skipper Fishing (< 24m unlimited waters) |
R 3 097 |
R 1 010 |
(7) |
Skipper Fishing (≥ 24m limited waters) |
R 3 600 |
R 1 010 |
(8) |
Skipper Fishing (≥ 24m unlimited waters) |
R 3 783 |
R 1 010 |
| (2) | The charges in the revalidation columns of subregulations (1) are also applicable in the following instances: |
| (a) | Where a candidate is applying for a lost, stolen or damaged certificate; |
| (b) | Where a candidate is exchanging the certificate that existed prior the Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations, 2021, came into force, for a certificate under the same Regulations. |
| (3) | A charge of R 1 010 is payable where an examiner is requested to assess a candidate's sea service or eligibility to attempt an examination for a certificate of competency referred to in subregulations (1) or (2). |
| (4) | A charge in the examination column is also applicable in the case where a candidate is being assessed for issuance of a dispensation (where such an assessment is required). |
| (5) | A candidate who is found competent in an examination 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 Seafarers. |