PART 2TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION: SHIPS

Certificates of competency, equivalent competency or proficiency

Security-related familiarisation training for seafarers on an ISPS ship27

1

This regulation applies to a seafarer serving on a seagoing ship which is required to comply with the provisions of the ISPS Code.

2

Before being assigned to shipboard duties, a seafarer must—

a

receive security-awareness familiarisation and security-awareness training or instruction in accordance with section A-VI/6, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Code; and

b

meet the appropriate standard of competence specified in that section.

3

A seafarer with designated security duties must meet the standard of competence specified in section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8 of the STCW Code.