In sailing ships, had to be able to "hand, reef and steer." In Merchant Navy, has to have served satisfactorily on deck for three years.
Ekuqhutyweni kwenqanawa, kufuneka abenakho "ukufaka iseyile esongwayo nokuqhuba."Kumkhosi wemfazwe worhwebo, kufuneka ancede ngokulungileyo kumgangatho kangangeminyaka emithathu.