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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 3 : Engineer Officer Certificates

44. Marine motorman Grade 2

 

(1) A candidate for a certificate as marine motorman grade 2 qualifies for a credit on required sea service on academic qualifications as follows:
(a) 3 months if holding an able seafarer engine certificate of proficiency.
(b) 3 months if holding grade 10 or higher school certificate or national technical certificate 1 or higher certificate.

 

(2) A candidate for a certificate as marine motorman grade 2 shall—

 

ALTERNATIVE A: Candidates making entry with no prior engineering experience

 

(a) be at least 18 years of age;
(b) have at least 18 months approved sea service on ships of 100kW propulsion power or more; and
(c) have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.

 

 

ALTERNATIVE B: Candidates making entry with an approved trade certificate

(a) be at least 18 years of age;
(b) have at least six months approved sea service on ships of 100kW propulsion power or more; and
(c) have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.