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

Regulations

Purchase

A candidate for the endorsement as chief mate of a ship of less than 3 000GT on unlimited voyages shall have—

(a)	completed at least 12 months' approved sea service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500GT or more on unlimited voyages while holding, as a minimum, a certificate of competency as deck officer;

(b)	passed a theoretical examination at an accredited institution and have successfully completed training; and

(c)	been assessed at level 3.