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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 5 : Rating Certificates and Certificates of Proficiency

70. Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats

 

For the certificate of proficiency as being proficient in survival craft and rescue boats, a candidate shall—

(1) be at least 18 years of age;
(2) have at least six months sea service or port operation service on ships of 100GT or more; and
(3) have completed an approved training course and meet the standards of competence specified in the Code.