# The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022, Regulation 10: Seafarers on an oil or chemical tanker – basic training


(1) A seafarer assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on an oil or chemical tanker must hold a certificate of proficiency in basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations.
(2) A certificate of proficiency required under paragraph (1) 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 2 (mandatory minimum requirements for basic training and qualifications of masters, officers and ratings on oil and chemical tankers); or
(b) an approved training provider, in the case of any person other than a master or an officer who meets the criteria specified in STCW Regulation V/1-1, paragraph 2.
(3) For the purpose of paragraph (1), the requirement for a certificate of proficiency with respect to a master or an 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).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348240368/regulation/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-merchant-shipping-standards-of-training-certification-and-watchkeeping-regulations-2022/regulation-10
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