11.—(1) This regulation applies to the following seafarers on board an oil tanker—
(a)the master;
(b)a chief engineer officer;
(c)a chief mate;
(d)a second engineer officer; and
(e)any other seafarer with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo related operations.
(2) A person to whom this regulation applies must hold a certificate of proficiency in advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations.
(3) A certificate of proficiency required under paragraph (2) may be issued by—
(a)the Secretary of State, in the case of any person who meets the criteria specified in STCW Regulation V/1-1, paragraph 4 (mandatory minimum requirements for advanced training and qualifications on oil tankers); or
(b)an approved training provider, in the case of any person other than a master or officer who meets the criteria specified in STCW Regulation V/1-1, paragraph 4.
(4) For the purpose of paragraph (2), the requirement for a certificate of proficiency with respect to a master or officer is satisfied if the Secretary of State endorses the master or officer’s certificate of competency pursuant to regulation 34 (endorsements on a certificate of competency).
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 11 in force at 10.1.2023, see reg. 1(1)