Merchant Shipping (Certificate of Competency and Certificate of Proficiency) Regulations 2018 (GN No. 68 of 2018). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 51 of 9 June 2018. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Certification Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 228 of the Merchant Shipping Act, apply to seafarers employed on fishing vessels. They concern the issuing of a certificate of competency or a certificate of proficiency for seafarers on board of a vessel not less than 24 metres in length, which is engaged in fishing and related fishing activities. An application for a certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency shall be made to the Director of Shipping in such form and manner as he or she may approve. The Director shall maintain a register of certificates. Full text English Website www.gov.mu References - Legislation Implements Merchant Shipping Act. Legislation | Mauritius | 1991 (2005) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Navigation, Institution, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX