Regulation 14 Seafarers on a liquefied gas tanker – advanced training
This regulation applies to the following seafarers on board a liquefied gas tanker—
the master;
a chief engineer officer;
a chief mate;
a second engineer officer;
any other seafarer with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo related operations.
A person to whom this regulation applies must hold a certificate of proficiency in advanced training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
A certificate of proficiency required by paragraph (2) 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 4 (mandatory minimum requirements for advanced 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 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).