Career Progression Pathways

Capacity:

Between a crewmember and ASD-F you will first become an Ordinary Seafarer Deck Fishing. The norm is to never stay as an OS-F so the preparation as an ASD-F covers all OS-F requirements already.

Once qualified as an ASD-F you will be able to perform lookout and maintenance duties on board a fishing vessel.

Requirement:

1. Older than 18
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate
8. Ordinary Seafarer Deck Fishing COP
9. Able Seafarer Deck Fishing Course Certificate
10. Sea Time - Depending on your program. 2-6 Months sea time to become an OS-F and then another 12-18 Months after becoming and OS-F to become an ASD-F. On Fishing vessel over 25GT.
11. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx

Capacity:

Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (≥24 m) limited waters

(i) Officer in charge of navigational watch of any ship engaged in fishing on limited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/2- no length limitation].

Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (<24 m) limited waters

(i) Officer in charge of navigational watch of a ship less than 24 m engaged in fishing on limited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/2 - length limitation].

Requirement:

1. Older than 18
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate or some countries may require an ENG1 medical certificate.
8. Electronic Navigation Systems - Operational Level (STCW - A-II/1)
9. Communication (STCW - A-II/1)
10. Long Range Radio Certificate (Article 47, Section II)
11. Safety Officer Fishing> 25GT (Regulation 38 Mosregs)
12. Pass all subjects at a SAMSA approved institution for Deck Officers.
13. Sea Time -On fishing vessels over 12m or more, 12 months on accelerated training or 24 months without accelerated training.- For < 24m OOW-F
    On fishing vessels over 18m or more, 12 months on accelerated training or 24 months without accelerated training. For > 24m OOW-F
14. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx

Capacity:

Skipper fishing (<24 m) limited waters

(i) master of any fishing vessel less than 24 m in length operating in limited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/1 - length limitation]; and
(ii) Officer in charge of navigational watch of any fishing vessel less than 24 m in length operating in limited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/2 - length limitation].

Skipper fishing (>24 m) limited waters

(i) master of any fishing vessel 24m and over operating in limited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/3- no limitation]; and
(ii) Officer in charge of navigational watch of any fishing vessel 24m in length and over operating in limited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/2 – no length limitation].

Requirement:

1. Older than 18
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate or some countries may require an ENG1 medical certificate.
8. Proficiency in survival crafts and rescue boats other than FRB (STCW - A-VI/2-1)
9. Advanced Fire Fighting (including Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Refresher) (STCW A-VI/3 & Section A-VI/1-2)
10. Safety Officer Fishing> 25GT (Regulation 38 Mosregs)
11. Electronic Navigation Systems - Operational Level (STCW - A-II/1)
12. Long Range Radio Certificate (Article 47, Section II)
13. Pass all subjects at a SAMSA approved institution for Deck Officers.
14. Sea Time - Sea Time - Whilst holding a OOW-F < 24 on fishing vessels over 12m or more, 12 months sea time.- For < 24m SF
    Whilst holding a OOW-F > 24 on fishing vessels over 18m or more, 12 months sea time. For > 24m SF.
15. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx

Capacity:

Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (<24 m) unlimited waters.

(i) Officer in charge of navigational watch of a ship less than 24 m engaged in fishing on unlimited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/2 - length limitation].

Officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels (>24 m) unlimited waters and/or
Officer in charge of navigational watch of any ship engaged in fishing on unlimited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/2- no length limitation].

Skipper fishing (>24 m) unlimited waters

(i) master of any fishing vessel of 24m in length and over operating in unlimited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/1 - no limitation]; and
(ii) Officer in charge of a navigational watch of any fishing vessel of 24m in length and over operating in unlimited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/2 - no limitation].

Skipper fishing (<24 m) unlimited waters

(i) Master of any fishing vessel of less than 24 m in length operating in unlimited waters [STCW-F Regulation II/1 - length limitation].
(ii) Officer in charge of a navigational watch of any fishing vessel less than 24 m in length operating in unlimited waters [STCW-F regulation II/2- length limitation].

Requirement:

1. You would have to meet the requirements for the Limited qualification first.
2. Additional subjects to cover.

Capacity:

Able to sail as a crewmember on Fishing Vessels.

Requirement:

1. Older than 16
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Seamans Discharge Book
4. ENG 1 medical Certificate
5. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
6. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
7. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
8. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
9. Sea Time: Show at least 6 months’ onboard yacht service, including 2 months’ actual seagoing service, all of which must be on vessels of at least 15 metres or over in load line length;
10. Complete the Yacht Rating Training Record Book
11. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Able to sail as a crewmember on Fishing Vessels.

Requirement:

1. Older than 17
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Seamans Discharge Book
4. ENG 1 medical Certificate
5. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
6. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
7. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
8. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
9. Sea Time: Show at least 6 months’ onboard yacht service, including 2 months’ actual seagoing service, all of which must be on vessels of at least 15 metres or over in load line length;
10. Complete the Yacht Rating Training Record Book
11. Note: before an EDH certificate can be issued, a minimum of 6 months’ seagoing service in vessels of 15m or more is required. Seagoing service in category C and D waters will be accepted at full rate.
12. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Master with a Tonnage restriction

Requirement:

1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
7. Seamans Discharge Book
8. ENG1 medical certificate and Eyesight test.
9. HELM - Operational
10. Optional - ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
11. GMDSS Restricted Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
12. Pass all subjects at a MCA approved institution.
13. Sea Time -Have completed 6 months’ seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate;
14. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Master with a tonnage restriction

Requirement:

1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
7. Seamans Discharge Book
8. ENG1 medical certificate and Eyesight test.
9. HELM - Operational
10. Optional - ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
11. GMDSS Restricted Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
12. Pass all subjects at a MCA approved institution. Hold either:
    RYA Yachtmaster offshore certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Offshore course*; or
    IYT Master of Yachts Limited;
13. Sea Time -Have completed 6 months’ seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate;
14. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Master with a tonnage restriction

Requirement:

1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
7. Seamans Discharge Book
8. ENG1 medical certificate and Eyesight test.
9. HELM - Operational
10. Optional - ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
11. GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
12. Pass all subjects at a MCA approved institution. An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course*; or
    An IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited;
13. Have completed 6 months’ seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate;
14. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Mate with a tonnage restriction

Requirement:

1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
7. Seamans Discharge Book
8. ENG1 medical certificate and Eyesight test.
9. HELM - Operational
10. Optional - ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
11. GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
12. Pass all subjects at a MCA approved institution. An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course*; or
    An IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited;
13. Have completed 6 months’ seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate;
14. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Mate with a tonnage restriction

Requirement:

1. Be at least 19 years of age;
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
7. Seamans Discharge Book
8. ENG1 medical certificate and Eyesight test.
9. HELM - Operational
10. ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
11. GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
12. Proficiency in survival crafts and rescue boats other than FRB (STCW - A-VI/2-1)
13. Efficient Deck Hand
14. Pass all subjects at a MCA approved institution. Successful completion of the MCA-approved ‘Navigation and Radar (OOW yachts)’ training module and passing the corresponding IAMI written examination; and Successful completion of the MCA-approved ‘General Ship Knowledge (OOW yachts)’ training module and passing the corresponding IAMI written examination; and Completion of Yacht Training Record Book.
15. Sea Time -Hold either:
    An RYA Yachtmaster certificate Offshore and a certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Offshore course*; or An IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate;
    and since the age of 16 have obtained a minimum of 36 months’ onboard yacht service. This must include at least 365 days seagoing service on vessels of 15 metres or over in load line length, made up of: A minimum of 250 days’ ACTUAL sea going service and 115 days of any combination of the following:
    • Actual sea service;
    • Stand-by service - A maximum of 14 consecutive days may be counted at one time, but on no occasion may a period of standby service exceed that of the previous voyage;
    • Yard service - up to a maximum of 90 days continuously or in separate periods;
16. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Mate with a tonnage restriction

Requirement:

1. Be at least 19 years of age;
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
7. Seamans Discharge Book
8. ENG1 medical certificate and Eyesight test.
9. HELM - Management
10. ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
11. GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
12. Proficiency in survival crafts and rescue boats other than FRB (STCW - A-VI/2-1)
13. Advanced Fire Fighting (including Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Refresher) (STCW A-VI/3 & Section A-VI/1-2)
14. Medical First Aid (STCW - A-V1/4-1)
15. Pass all subjects at a MCA approved institution. Hold an OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, II/1, Certificate of Competency OR An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course*; or
    An IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited;
16. Sea Time -This certificate can be applied for at the same time as OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, II/1, Certificate of Competency, providing all qualifying conditions OOW yachts are met in addition to the Chief Mate, II/2, yachts less than 3000 GT.
17. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Master with a tonnage restriction

Requirement:

1. Be at least 19 years of age;
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
7. Seamans Discharge Book
8. ENG1 medical certificate and Eyesight test.
9. HELM - Management
10. ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
11. GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
12. Proficiency in survival crafts and rescue boats other than FRB (STCW - A-VI/2-1)
13. Advanced Fire Fighting (including Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Refresher) (STCW A-VI/3 & Section A-VI/1-2)
14. Medical First Aid (STCW - A-V1/4-1)
15. Medical Care (STCW - A-VI/4-2)
16. Pass all subjects at a MCA approved institution. Hold an MCA OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, II/1, Certificate of Competency; and Successful completion of an MCA-approved ‘Seamanship and Meteorology (Master Yachts)’ training module and passing the corresponding IAMI module written examination; and Successful completion of an MCA-approved ‘Stability (Master Yachts)’ training module and passing the corresponding IAMI module written examination; and Successful completion of an MCA-approved ‘Business and Law (Master Yachts)’ training module and passing the corresponding IAMI module written examination; and Successful completion of an MCA-approved ‘Navigation, Radar and ARPA Simulator (Master Yachts)’ training module and passing the corresponding IAMI module written examination; and Passing the IAMI ‘Celestial Navigation’ written examination;
17. Sea Time -Have completed a minimum of 12 months’ onboard yacht service as a deck officer, including at least 120 days watchkeeping service, in vessels of 15 metres or over in load line length while holding an OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, II/1 Certificate of Competency;
18. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Master with a tonnage restriction

Requirement:

1. Be at least 19 years of age;
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Designated Security Duties (STCW A-Vl/6-2)
7. Seamans Discharge Book
8. ENG1 medical certificate and Eyesight test.
9. HELM - Management
10. ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
11. GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
12. Proficiency in survival crafts and rescue boats other than FRB (STCW - A-VI/2-1)
13. Advanced Fire Fighting (including Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Refresher) (STCW A-VI/3 & Section A-VI/1-2)
14. Medical First Aid (STCW - A-V1/4-1)
15. Medical Care (STCW - A-VI/4-2)
16. Pass all subjects at a MCA approved institution. Hold an MCA Master yachts, less than 500 GT, II/2, Certificate of Competency and a pass certificate for the IAMI ‘Celestial Navigation’ written examination; OR
    Certificates demonstrating successful completion of all of the MCA-approved yacht modules and IAMI written examinations passes applicable to the Master yachts, less than 500 GT, II/2, Certificate of Competency (Celestial Navigation must be less than 1 year old and all other IAMI written exam pass certificates must be less than 3 years old prior to the issue of this Certificate of Competency);
17. Sea Time -Have completed a minimum of 24 months’ onboard yacht service as a Deck Officer, including at least 240 days watchkeeping service while holding an OOW yachts, less than 3000 GT, II/1, Certificate of Competency. All of this service must be completed in vessels of 15 metres or over in load line length and include; 12 months in vessels of 24 metres or over in load line length, or 6 months in vessels of 500 GT or more;
18. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult MCA for the minimum requirements. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certification-for-deck-officers-on-commercial-and-private-yachts

Capacity:

Between a crewmember and ASD-P you will first become an Ordinary Seafarer Deck. The norm is to never stay as an OS so the preparation as an ASD-P covers all OS requirements already.

Once qualified as an ASD-P you will be able to perform lookout and maintenance duties on board Port Operation Vessels.

Requirement:

1. Older than 18
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate
8. Ordinary Seafarer Deck COP
9. Able Seafarer Deck Course Certificate (STCW - A-II/5)
10. Sea Time - Depending on your ship and program. 2-6 Months sea time to become an OS-P and then another 6-12 Months after becoming and OS-P to become an ASD-P. On Port Operation vessels over 25GT.
11. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx

Capacity:

Skipper (<200 GT port operations)

1. Master of a ship of less than 200 GT operating within a port operations area; and
2. Officer in charge of a navigational watch of a ship of less than 1 600 GT operating within a port operations area.

Requirement:

1. Older than 18
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate.
8. Electronic Navigation Systems - Operational Level (STCW - A-II/1)
9. Short Range Certificate (Article 47, Section II)
10. Pass all subjects at a SAMSA approved institution for Deck Officers.
11. Sea Time - have at least 12 months' sea service in the deck department on any of the following ships of 25 GT or more-
    (a) seagoing ships;
    (b) fishing vessels;
    (c) port operation vessels; or
    (d) naval ships of 14 m or more in length
12. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx

Capacity:

Master (<1 600 GT port operations)

(i) Master of a ship of <1 600 GT operating within a port operations area; and
(ii) Officer in charge of navigational watch of a ship of any tonnage operating within a port operations area.

Requirement:

1. Older than 20
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate.
8. Advanced Fire Fighting (including Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Refresher) (STCW A-VI/3 & Section A-VI/1-2)
9. Electronic Navigation Systems - Operational Level (STCW - A-II/1)
10. Short Range Certificate (Article 47, Section II)
11. Pass all subjects at a SAMSA approved institution for Deck Officers.
12. Sea Time - Now Qualified as an skipper (<200 GT port operations); you will require - On port operation ships of 100GT or more, 12 months.
13. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx

Capacity:

Master (>1 600 GT port operations)

(i) Master of a ship of any tonnage operating within port operations area.
(ii) Officer in charge of navigational watch of a ship of any tonnage
operating within a port operations area.

Requirement:

1. Older than 20
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate.
8. Advanced Fire Fighting (including Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Refresher) (STCW A-VI/3 & Section A-VI/1-2)
9. Electronic Navigation Systems - Operational Level (STCW - A-II/1)
10. Short Range Certificate (Article 47, Section II)
11. Pass all subjects at a SAMSA approved institution for Deck Officers.
12. Sea Time - Now Qualified as an master (<1 600 GT port
    operations) you will require - On port operation ships of 1000GT or more, 6 months.
13. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx

Capacity:

This lowest (non academic and practical) level of national certificate certifies that the candidate has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge necessary to skipper, any specified type of small vessel from and to his launch site, in a specific local waters area as defined on the certificate.

The sole purpose of this level of certification is to assist persons unable to achieve any higher level of national certification to operate in their local area about which they must hold relevant local knowledge.

Requirement:

1. Any Doctor‘s certificate
2. Proof of identity
3. Over 16 years old
4. 50 hours of logged experience on appropriate vessels certified by a qualified skipper taking responsibility for tutorship
5. The prescribed oral/practical examination at SAMSA or by an appointed examiner. No commercial endorsement allowed unless 18 years old.
6. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

The syllabus is the same as that of a category E, but the sea-time requirements are different. Hence a person can upgrade his Skipper Inland Waters (unrestricted) to a Day Skipper Category E by producing practical sea-time alone. The examination should take this into account and if in any doubt the aspirant skipper should be issued a restricted certificate.

Requirement:

1. Any Doctor‘s certificate
2. Proof of identity
3. Over 16 years old
4. 50 hours of logged experience on appropriate vessels certified by a qualified skipper taking responsibility for tutorship
   OR Attendance at a SAMSA approved training institution PLUS at least 25 hours
   logged service on vessels of the appropriate length
   OR 100 hours of logged service on vessels of the appropriate length
5. The prescribed written/practical examination at SAMSA or by an appointed examiner. No commercial endorsement allowed unless 18 years old.
6. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

This lowest (non academic and practical) level of national certificate certifies that the candidate has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge necessary to skipper, during daylight hours any specified category of small vessel from and to his home-port or launch site, in a specific local waters area as defined on the certificate.

The distance allowed offshore for vessels proceeding to sea is generally related to the category described, but the definition of "local waters" must be further defined and limited at the discretion of the examiner where considered necessary.

Requirement:

1. Any Doctor‘s certificate
2. Proof of identity
3. Over 16 years old
4. 50 hours of logged experience on appropriate vessels certified by a qualified skipper taking responsibility for tutorship
   OR 100 hours of logged service on vessels of the appropriate length
5. The prescribed oral/practical examination at SAMSA (or by an appointed examiner, with the concurrence of the local Principal Officer) No commercial endorsement allowed unless 18 years old.
6. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

This basic (academic) level of national certificate certifies that the candidate has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge necessary to skipper, during daylight hours, any category E small vessel from and to his home-port or sheltered launch site, anywhere in South Africa, but limited to a distance of 1 nautical mile from shore and 15 nautical miles from an approved launch site.

Requirement:

1. Any Doctor‘s certificate
2. Proof of identity
3. Over 16 years old
4. 50 hours of logged experience on appropriate vessels certified by a qualified skipper taking responsibility for tutorship
   OR Attendance at a SAMSA approved training institution PLUS at least 25 hours
   OR 100 hours of logged service on vessels of the appropriate length
5. The prescribed written AND practical examination. For conversion from a pleasure certificate >9m to a commercial certificate there is an additional oral
   examination by a SAMSA examiner. No commercial endorsement allowed unless 18 years old.
   6. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

This (academic) level of national certificate certifies that the candidate has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge necessary to skipper, during daylight hours, any category C (or lower) small vessel from and to his home-port or sheltered launch site, anywhere in South Africa;

The sea-time requirements may be obtained on either category C or D vessels...

Requirement:

1. Any Doctor‘s certificate
2. Proof of identity
3. Over 16 years old
4. 50 hours of logged experience on appropriate vessels certified by a qualified skipper taking responsibility for tutorship
   OR Attendance at a SAMSA approved training institution PLUS at least 25 hours
   OR 100 hours of logged service on vessels of the appropriate length
5. The prescribed written AND practical examination. For conversion from a pleasure certificate ≥9m to a commercial certificate there is an additional oral examination by a SAMSA examiner. No commercial endorsement allowed unless 18 years old.
6. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

This (academic) level of national certificate certifies that the candidate has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge necessary to skipper, during daylight hours, any category B (or lower) small vessel from and to his home-port or sheltered launch site, anywhere in South Africa;

The sea-time requirements must be obtained on category C or higher vessels.

Requirement:

1. Any Doctor‘s certificate
2. Proof of identity
3. Over 16 years old
4. Eyesight Test Certificate
5. Attendance at a SAMSA approved training institution PLUS at least 50 hours logged sea service on Category C or higher vessels of the appropriate length OR 100 hours of logged sea service on Category C or higher vessels of the appropriate length certified by a qualified skipper taking responsibility for tutorship OR 200 hours of logged sea time on Category C or higher vessels of the appropriate length
6. The prescribed written and practical examination. For conversion from a pleasure certificate >9m to a commercial certificate an additional oral examination by SAMSA. Candidate to be at least 18 years old.
7. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

This level of national certificate certifies that the candidate has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge necessary to skipper a small motor driven vessel <9m on coastal passages, day or night, but within 40 nautical miles of the coastline.

By definition therefore any candidate who cannot attain the level of knowledge required to take a vessel 40 miles offshore cannot have the designation ‗coastal skipper‘, nor can they be allowed to navigate a vessel at night (sunset to sunrise) except if the certificate is endorsed under the conditions described further on.

Sea-time may be obtained on vessels of category C or higher, however the night hours are very important and examiners must ensure that the hours have been properly logged.

Requirement:

1. Any Valid Doctor‘s Certificate
2. Proof of identity
3. Over 16 years old
4. Attendance at a SAMSA approved training institution OR Holder of a Day Skipper Category B or C PLUS 150 hours logged sea time of which at least 50 hours must be logged night hours
   OR 200 hours logged sea time on Category C or higher vessels < 9 metres certified by a skipper taking responsibility for tutorship and of which at least 50 hours must be logged night hours
   OR 300 hours logged sea time on Category C or higher vessels of < 9 metres which has not been obtained under any tuition of which at least 50 hours must be logged night hours
5. The prescribed written AND practical examination.
   Note: Candidates do not have to repeat modules already completed under this new examination system. (i.e. Conducted after 2006)
6. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

This level of national certificate certifies that the candidate has demonstrated that he/she has the knowledge necessary to skipper a small motor driven > 9m commercial vessel of < 25GT and motor driven pleasure vessels < 100GT on coastal passages, day or night, but within 40 nautical miles of the coastline.

Sea-time must be obtained on category B vessels of > 9 metres and with sufficient properly logged night hours.

Requirement:

Entry Requirements for Commercial Endorsement

1. Over 18 years old
2. Proof of Identity
3. SAMSA Eyesight Test
4. SAMSA Medical Certificate
5. Proficiency in Life-rafts Certificate OR PST
6. First Aid at Sea Certificate OR MFA
7. One-day Fire Fighting Certificate OR FPFF
8. Short Range Radio Certificate

Entry Requirements for 'Specified as Pleasure'

1. Over 16 years old
2. Proof of Identity
3. Eyesight Test
4. Any Medical Certificate
5. 1 Day Life-rafts Certificate OR PST
6. First Aid level 1 OR MFA
7. Two-day Fire Fighting Certificate OR FPFF
8. Short Range Radio Certificate Sea time for all
9. Attendance at a SAMSA approved training institution plus 250 hours logged sea time on vessels > 9 metres of which at least 50 hours must be night hours
   OR Holder of a Day Skipper Category B > 9 metres plus 150 hours logged sea time on vessels >9 metres of which at least 50 hours must be night hours
   OR 350 logged hours obtained under tuition of a certificated skipper on vessels > 9 metres has been of which at least 50 hours must be night hours
   OR Holder of a Skipper (Coastal) or (Offshore) < 9 metres plus 100 logged hours on vessels >9 metres of which at least 50 hours must be night hours.
10. The prescribed written AND practical examination. Oral examination by SAMSA examiner for commercial endorsement.
    Note: Candidates do not have to repeat modules already completed under this new examination system. (i.e. Conducted after 2006)
11. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

This level of national certificate certifies that the candidate has demonstrated that he/she has the experience and knowledge necessary to skipper a small motor driven vessel of either <9m commercial vessel < 25GT and recreational vessel < 100GT - according to the wording on the certificate - on any extended or ocean passage.

Sea-time may be obtained on category B vessels or higher on vessels of the appropriate length and with sufficient properly logged night hours.

Requirement:

1. Over 18 years old
2. Proof of Identity
3. Eyesight Test
4. Any Medical Certificate
5. 1 Day Life-rafts Certificate OR PST
6. First Aid level 1 OR MFA
7. One-day Fire Fighting Certificate OR FPFF
8. Short Range Radio Certificate
9. Holder of a Day Skipper Category B <9m PLUS
   300 hours logged sea time of which at least 50 hours must be night hours and at least three overnight passages
   OR Holder of a Skipper (Coastal) <9m PLUS 100 hours logged sea time with at least three overnight passages
   OR Attendance at a SAMSA approved training institution PLUS 250 hours of logged sea-time of which 50 hours must be night hours AND at least three overnight passages
   OR 500 logged hours obtained under tuition of a certificated Skipper Offshore <9m of which at least 50 hours must be night hours and at least three overnight passages
10. The prescribed written AND practical examination.
    Note: Candidates do not have to repeat modules already completed under this new examination system. (i.e. Conducted after 2006)
11. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

This level of national certificate certifies that the candidate has demonstrated that he/she has the experience and knowledge necessary to skipper a small motor driven vessel of either <9m or an > 9m commercial vessel < 25GT and recreational vessel < 100GT - according to the wording on the certificate - on any extended or ocean passage.

The academic levels for both divisions are similar, with the ≥9m syllabus having extra modules on 'power‘ and 'law‘.

Sea-time may be obtained on category B vessels or higher on vessels of the appropriate length and with sufficient properly logged night hours.

Requirement:

Entry Requirements for Commercial Endorsement

1. Over 18 years old
2. Proof of Identity
3. SAMSA Eyesight Test
4. SAMSA Medical Certificate
5. Proficiency in Life-rafts Certificate OR PST
6. First Aid at Sea Certificate OR MFA
7. One-day Fire Fighting Certificate OR FPFF
8. Short Range Radio Certificate

Entry Requirements for 'Specified as Pleasure'

1. Over 16 years old
2. Proof of Identity
3. Eyesight Test
4. Any Medical Certificate
5. 1 Day Life-rafts Certificate OR PST
6. First Aid level 1 OR MFA
7. One-day Fire Fighting Certificate OR FPFF
8. Short Range Radio Certificate Sea time for all
9. Attendance at a SAMSA approved training institution
   OR Holder of a Day Skipper (Local Waters) >9 metres PLUS 500 hours logged sea time on vessels >9 metres of which at least 50 hours must be night hours and at least three overnight passages
   OR 1000 logged hours on vessels > 9 metres have been obtained under tuition of a certificated skipper of which at least 50 hours must be night hours and at least three overnight passages
   OR Holder of a Skipper (Coastal) > 9 metres plus 350 logged hours sea time hours on vessels >9 metres of which at least 50 hours must be night hours and at least three overnight passages
10. The prescribed written and practical examination. Oral examination by a SAMSA examiner for commercial endorsement.
    Note: Candidates do not have to repeat modules already completed under this new examination system. (i.e. Conducted after 2006)
11. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

Commercial Dive skipper endorsement
This is a specific and additional endorsement which can be added separately to any of the above mentioned national certificates.

All skippers operating a commercial diving or dive charter vessel are required to have this endorsement added to their Small Vessel Certificate of Competence before SAMSA considers the vessel to be properly and safely manned.

Passenger Vessel endorsements to national certification (May only be issued by a SAMSA office.)
Note that all skippers operating a small passenger vessel (i.e. carrying more than 12 passengers) are required to have this endorsement added to their Small Vessel Certificate of Competence before SAMSA considers the vessel to be properly and safely manned.

Passenger vessel endorsement (Restricted)
Allows the skipper to be in charge of a passenger vessel on a particular restricted inland waterway (as specified) and shall indicate whether the skipper is qualified to operate the passenger vessel at night or otherwise state the limitations of any night operations.

NB. Change in policy – Note that this restricted passenger vessel endorsement will no longer be acceptable for operations within TNPA ports. An unrestricted passenger vessel endorsement will be required.

Passenger Vessel endorsement (Unrestricted)
The endorsement shall indicate whether the skipper is qualified to operate any <25GT passenger vessel operating anywhere in South Africa. It may be used at night unless otherwise limited by the examiner.
Note that this additional endorsement is not the same as the Commercial Night Operations endorsement described in the next part.

This requirement includes any current dive charter, whale watching or shark diving vessels operating with more than 12 passengers.

Commercial Night Operation endorsement (May only be issued by a SAMSA Deck Examiner and MUST be signed by the relevant Principal Officer)
This endorsement is available only to bona fide commercial fishers (especially traditional fishers) who for whatever reason are unable to attain the higher level of certificate (i.e. Coastal Skipper) which is the normal level of competence before being allowed to venture out to sea at night. The candidates must however hold at least a Day Skipper (Local Waters) Certificate and have accumulated sufficient experience in the local area (very limited area to be defined by a SAMSA office) to satisfy the SAMSA examiner that the endorsement is warranted.

Any such endorsements must be severely limited in the area of operation as it is only intended to assist locally based traditional fishers and NOT to replace the attempt to improve the safety standards, training and certification of commercial fishers.

Externally appointed examiners or accredited institutions may not examine candidates for this endorsement. Any Commercial Night Operation Endorsement must be signed by the Principal Officer before being submitted to the Registrar of Seafarers.

Sailing Endorsement to a national certificate (May only be issued by specifically appointed examiners)
No separate or combined motor and sailing certification is envisaged, sailing competency will be reflected on a national motor driven certificate by way of an additional endorsement.

This endorsement is available to candidates who have passed a relevant SAS examination (i.e. Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, Skipper Offshore and Skipper Ocean recreational sailing certification) and are upgrading to the national certification.

It is also possible for SAMSA appointed examiners to examine candidates for the issue of this endorsement, but only where specifically appointed to do so.

Surf Launching Endorsement (May be issued by appointed examiners)
The standard national certificate is only intended to cover vessels operating from a port, fishing harbour or protected launch site and certainly does not certify that the holder is competent to tackle the high energy surf and river launches experienced on the South African south and eastern coastlines.

The purpose of this endorsement is to indicate which skippers have demonstrated their proficiency in this particular and necessary skill. There is a huge difference in the skill required to launch a personal water craft through the surf compared to a 9 metre semi rigid vessel. For this reason, it is imperative
that the endorsement be carefully worded when issued.

NOTE: This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/Small-Vessels-Safety.aspx

Capacity:

Master (<200 GT near-coastal)

(i) Master of a ship of less than 200 GT on near-coastal voyages; (management level) [STCW Regulation II/3 - Tonnage limitation].

Requirement:

1. Older than 20
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate or some countries may require an ENG1 medical certificate.
8. Electronic Navigation Systems - Operational Level (STCW - A-II/1)
9. Communication (STCW - A-II/1)
10. Long Range Radio Certificate (Article 47, Section II)
11. Pass all subjects at a SAMSA approved institution for Deck Officers.
12. Sea Time - On trading ships over 25GT, 12 months' sea service as officer in charge of a navigational watch.
13. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx

Capacity:

Officer in charge of navigational watch (<500 GT near-coastal)

1. Officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of less than 500 GT
   on near-coastal voyages (operational level) [STCW regulation II/3- No
   limitation].

Requirement:

1. Older than 18
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate or some countries may require an ENG1 medical certificate.
8. Proficiency in survival crafts and rescue boats other than FRB (STCW - A-VI/2-1)
9. Able Seafarer Deck COP
10. Advanced Fire Fighting (including Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Refresher) (STCW A-VI/3 & Section A-VI/1-2)
11. ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
12. Electronic Navigation Systems - Operational Level (STCW - A-II/1)
13. GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
14. Pass all subjects at a SAMSA approved institution for Deck Officers.
15. Sea Time - On trading ships of 100GT or more, 12 months on accelerated training or 36 months without accelerated training.
16. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx

Capacity:

Master (<500 GT near-coastal)

1. Master of a ship of less than 500 GT on near-coastal voyages (management level) [STCW Regulation II/3 - No limitation].
2. Officer in charge of a navigational watch on a ship of less than 500 GT on near coastal voyages (operation level) [STCW Regulation II/1 - No limitation].

Requirement:

1. Older than 18
2. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW - A-VI/1-1)
3. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW - A-VI/1-2)
4. Elementary First Aid (STCW - A-VI/1-3)
5. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW - A-VI/1-4)
6. Seamans Discharge Book - Obtainable at SAMSA
7. SAMSA medical Certificate or some countries may require an ENG1 medical certificate.
8. Proficiency in survival crafts and rescue boats other than FRB (STCW - A-VI/2-1)
9. Able Seafarer Deck COP
10. Advanced Fire Fighting (including Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Refresher) (STCW A-VI/3 & Section A-VI/1-2)
11. ECDIS Generic Course (STCW - A‐II/1 & A-II/2)
12. Electronic Navigation Systems - Operational Level (STCW - A-II/1) + Management Level.
13. Communication (STCW - A-II/1)
14. Medical Care (STCW - A-VI/4-2)
15. GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate (STCW - A-VI/2)
16. Pass all subjects at a SAMSA approved institution for Deck Officers.
17. Sea Time - Now Qualified as an Mate NC< 500GT you will require - On trading ships of 100GT or more, 12 months.
18. This is intended as a general guide. There are more smaller requirements but easy enough to put in place. These requirements may change from time to time so it is always best to consult SAMSA for the minimum requirements. https://www.samsa.org.za/Pages/All-Forms.aspx