PART 2Training and certification: ships
Security-related familiarisation training for seafarers on an ISPS ship30
1
This regulation applies to a seafarer 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 (standard of competence for security-related familiarisation training and security awareness training);
b
meet the appropriate standard of competence specified in that section; and
c
hold a certificate of proficiency in security-awareness.
3
A seafarer with designated security duties must—
a
meet the standard of competence specified in section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8, of the STCW Code (standard of competence for seafarers with designated security duties); and
b
hold a certificate of competency in security duties.
4
The Secretary of State or an approved training provider may issue a certificate of proficiency required by paragraph (2) or (3) only to a seafarer who meets the standard of competence specified in paragraph (2)(b) or (3)(a) respectively.
5
In this regulation, “security duties” includes all security tasks and duties on board ships as prescribed by Chapter XI-2 in the Annex to SOLAS and the ISPS Code.