# The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026, Paragraph 5


The Secretary of State is satisfied that the person has the ability to communicate orally and in writing with seafarers in English.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348280098/schedule/2/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-merchant-shipping-port-state-control-regulations-2026/schedule-2/paragraph-5
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