# The Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations 2026, Paragraph 6


The Secretary of State is satisfied that the person has sufficient theoretical and practical experience in maritime security including—
(a) a good understanding of maritime security and how it is applied to the operations being examined;
(b) a good working knowledge of security technologies and techniques;
(c) a knowledge of inspection principles, procedures and techniques;
(d) a working knowledge of the operations being examined.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348280098/schedule/2/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-merchant-shipping-port-state-control-regulations-2026/schedule-2/paragraph-6
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