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

Regulations

Purchase

For the endorsement as chief engineer officer of a ship of less than 750kW propulsion power, a candidate shall—

ALTERNATIVE A: Candidates holding a certificate of proficiency as marine motorman grade 2

[Regulation 41, Alternative A heading, substituted by regulation 21 of Notice No. R. 544, GG 38912, dated 25 June 2015]

(1)	have completed at least 18 months approved sea service on a ship of 100kW or more propulsion power under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and

(2)	have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code, and pass an assessment at level 3.

ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates making an entry at this level

(1)	have completed at least 24 months approved sea service on a ship of 100kW or more propulsion power under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and

(2)	have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code, and pass an assessment at level 3.

ALTERNATIVE C: Candidates holding an approved trade certificate

(1)	have completed at least 12 months approved sea service on a ship of 100kW or more propulsion power under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and

(2)	have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code.