What is a Samsa certificate?
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has introduced an electronic verification of certificates issued to seafarers. Verifications of certificates issued on after 05 May 2016 (with a 7 digits certificate number) in the following groups will be done electronically; All STCW Certificates of Competency.
What is marine certificate of Competency?
A Certificate of Competency shows a seafarer’s capability to master a vessel and its passengers. If you wish to work on a vessel that operates internationally, the Navigation Act 2012 applies to you.
What is a Samsa medical?
Page Image. SAMSA Approves medical practitioners to conduct medical examination of seafarers in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Eyesight and Medical Examination) Regulations, 2004, as amended.
What is master FG certificate of competency?
Master FG (Advanced Shipboard Management) Course BASIC DETAILS OF THE COURSE. Aims: The aims of this course are to prepare a student to appear for the examinations of Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign going Ship. Objectives: This course covers the contents of Appendix M-II/3A of META Manual Vol.
What does a seafarer’s medical consist of?
This is a basic medical exam conducted by a Transport Canada approved doctors to ensure you are fit for duties at sea. This assessment includes but is not limited to, testing eyesight, colour perception and hearing.
What is a CoC qualification?
MCA Certificate of Competency (CoC) is a license issued to navigation officers and engineer officers and it complies with the International convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) established by International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
What is 2nd Mate FG certificate of competency?
This course provides training for candidates appearing for 2nd mates (FG) Certificate of competency examination. The course covers part of the education and training required under Regulation II/1 and aims to meet the standards of competence specified in Section A-II/1 of the STCW 78 as amended in 2010.
