Regulation 19 Ratings as able seafarer deck

An able seafarer deck on board a ship of 500 GT or more must hold a certificate of proficiency.

The Secretary of State or an approved training provider may issue a certificate of proficiency required by paragraph (1) only to a person who meets the criteria specified in STCW Regulation II/5, paragraph 2 or paragraph 6 (mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as able seafarer deck).