Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

Regulations

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To obtain a certificate of competency as Second Engineer Officer of a fishing vessel of any kilowatt’s propulsion power—

(a)	a candidate making entry on an accelerated training programme shall—

(i)	be at least 18 years of age;

(ii)	have at least 12 months approved sea service in the engine department of a fishing vessel of 2000 kW propulsion power or more under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and

(iii)

have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate;

(b)	a candidate making entry without an accelerated training programme shall—

(i)	be at least 18 years of age;

(ii)	have at least 18 months approved sea service in the engine department of a fishing vessel of 2000 kW propulsion power or more under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and

(iii)

have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate;

(c)	a candidate holding a certificate of competency as Second Engineer (<2000 kW Fishing) shall—

(i)	have at least six months approved sea service as an officer in charge of engineering watch on fishing vessels of 2000 kW propulsion power or more; and

(ii)	have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate.