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Marine Engineering - Fishing Industry Qualifications 



FISHING INDUSTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Officer < 750 kW

Engineering Officer < 750 kW

Course: Engineering Officer of the Watch Less than 750 kW (Endorsed Chief Engineer less than 350 kW)

Duration: 6 Weeks: 2026 Dates: (26th January to 6th March), (8th June to 17th July), (5th October to 13th November)

Course Overview: [Old Motorman Grade 2] - SAMSA Accredited Course: MS (TCSM) - Regulation 56 & Regulation 58 - (Engineering Watches), (Shipboard Operations), (Shipboard Equipment), (Occupational Health & Safety)

Chief Engineer < 750 kW (Fishing)

Chief Engineer < 750 kW (Fishing)

Course: Chief Engineering Officer less than 750 kW (Fishing) - Endorsed 2nd Engineer Officer less than 2000 kW (Fishing)

Duration: 8 Weeks: 2026 Dates (26th January to 20th March), (8th June to 31st July), (5th October to 27th November)

Course Overview: [Old Motorman Grade 1] - SAMSA Accredited Course: MS (TCSM) Regulation 62, 57 & 55 - (Engineering Watches), (Shipboard Operations), (Shipboard Equipment), (Occupational Health & Safety)

Chief Engineer < 2000 kW (Fishing)

Chief Engineer < 2000 kW (Fishing)

Course: Chief Engineering Officer < 2000 kW (Fishing)

Duration: 10 Weeks: 2026 Dates (26th January to 3rd April), (8th June to 31st July), (5th October to 27th November)

Course Overview [Old Motorman Higher Crade] - SAMSA Accredited Course: MS (TCSM) Regulations 61 & 54 - (Engineering Watches), (Shipboard Operations), (Shipboard Equipment), (Occupational Health & Safety)

Able Seafarer Engine Course

Able Seafarer Engine Course

Course: Able Seafarer Engine Course [SAMSA Accredited]

Duration: 15 Days - 2026 Dates: (TBC)

Course Overview: Covering the SAMSA Required Contents as per STA-02-102b (Engineering Watches), (Shipboard Operations), (Shipboard Equipment), (Occupational Health & Safety)

For further information about the above-mentioned courses, please EMail: admin@ctmaritime.co.za