The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022 No. 1342

PART 2 U.K. Training and certification: ships

Seafarers designated to launch or take charge of a fast rescue boat U.K.

23.—(1) A seafarer designated to launch or take charge of a fast rescue boat must hold a certificate of proficiency in such craft.

(2) The Secretary of State or an approved training provider may issue a certificate of proficiency required by paragraph (1) only to a person who meets the criteria specified in STCW Regulation VI/2, paragraph 2 (mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency in fast rescue boats).

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 23 in force at 10.1.2023, see reg. 1(1)