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

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Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013

Part 3 : Certification Requirements

Division 1 : Deck officer certificates

19. Skipper (< 200GT port operations)

 

For the certificate of competency as skipper (port operations), a candidate shall—

 

ALTERNATIVE A: Candidates making entry at this level

 

(1) Be at least 18 years of age; and
(2) Have at least 12 months sea service in the deck department on any of the following ships of 25 GT or more—
(a) seagoing ships;
(b) fishing vessels;
(c) port operation vessels; or
(d) naval ships of 14m or more in length; and
(3) Have performed, during the required sea service, bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of a certificated deck officer for at least six months; and
(4) Have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.

 

 

ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates with Coastal Skipper ≥ 9m or Skipper Offshore ≥ 9m

 

(1) Be at least 18 years of age; and
(2) Have at least nine months sea service in the deck department on any of the following ships of 25 GT or more
(a) seagoing ships;
(b) fishing vessels;
(c) port operation vessels; or
(d) naval ships of 14m or more in length; and
(3) Have performed, during the required sea service, bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of a certificated deck officer for at least six months; and
(4) Have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.