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

Regulations

Purchase

(1)	For certification as master or ship's officer, a candidate shall have a command of English that is appropriate to the efficient discharge of routine and emergency duties and responsibilities associated with the certificate concerned.

(2)	An examiner may require that a candidate demonstrate proficiency consistent with subregulation (1).

(3)	A requirement under subregulation (2) shall take account of:

(a)	the obligation of the Authority under the STCW Convention and STCW-F Convention; and

(b)	any related resolutions adopted by the Organisation.