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Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Safe Manning) Regulations, 2021Part 3 : Certification RequirementsDivision 1 : Deck officer certificates (Seagoing Merchant Ships)29. Master (<500 GT near coastal) |
To obtain a certificate of competency or endorsement as master (<500 GT near coastal), a candidate shall hold a certificate of competency as officer in charge of a navigational watch (<500 GT near-coastal or unlimited), and shall—
| (a) | be at least 20 years of age; |
| (b) | have completed at least 12 months sea service as officer in charge of a navigational watch on trading ships of 100 GT or more on any seagoing voyages; and |
| (c) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate. |
