PART 2 U.K.TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION: SHIPS

Certificates of competency, equivalent competency or proficiency U.K.

Ratings forming part of a navigational watch U.K.

14.—(1) A rating forming part of a navigational watch on a ship of 500 GT or more must hold a certificate of proficiency to perform such duties.

(2) The Secretary of State may issue a certificate of proficiency required by paragraph (1) only to a person who meets the criteria specified in STCW Regulation II/4, paragraph 2.

(3) This regulation does not apply to—

(a) a rating under training; or

(b) a rating whose duties are of an unskilled nature.