Superior Courts Act, 2013
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Safe Manning, Training and Certification) Regulations, 2013Part 3 : Certification RequirementsDivision 2A : Radiocommunications and radio Operator Certificates40. GMDSS radio operators |
| (1) | Every person in charge of or performing radio duties on a ship required to participate in the GMDSS shall hold an appropriate certificate related to GMDSS, issued or recognised by the Authority under the provisions of the Radio Regulations. |
| (2) | In addition, every candidate for a certificate of competency under this division for service on a ship, which is required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended to have a radio installation, shall: |
| (i) | be at least 18 years of age |
| (ii) | have completed approved training and meet the standard of competence specified in the Code. |
