Regulation 13 Seafarers on a liquefied gas tanker – basic training
An officer or rating assigned specific duties and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on a liquefied gas tanker must hold a certificate of proficiency in basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
A certificate of proficiency required under paragraph (1) may be issued by—
the Secretary of State, in the case of any person who meets the criteria specified in STCW Regulation V/1-2, paragraph 2 (mandatory minimum requirements for basic training and qualifications on liquefied gas tankers); or
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/1-2, paragraph 2.
For the purpose of paragraph (1), 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).