Regulation 11 Seafarers on an oil tanker – advanced training

(1)

This regulation applies to the following seafarers on board an oil tanker—

(a)

the master;

(b)

a chief engineer officer;

(c)

a chief mate;

(d)

a second engineer officer; and

(e)

any other seafarer with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo related operations.

(2)

A person to whom this regulation applies must hold a certificate of proficiency in advanced training for oil tanker cargo operations.

(3)

A certificate of proficiency required under paragraph (2) 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 4 (mandatory minimum requirements for advanced training and qualifications on oil tankers); or

(b)

an approved training provider, in the case of any person other than a master or officer who meets the criteria specified in STCW Regulation V/1-1, paragraph 4.

(4)

For the purpose of paragraph (2), the requirement for a certificate of proficiency with respect to a master or 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).