# The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022, Regulation 20: Ratings as able seafarer engine


(1) An able seafarer engine on board a ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kilowatts propulsion power or more must hold a certificate of proficiency.
(2) 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 III/5, paragraph 2 or 4 (mandatory minimum requirements for certification of ratings as able seafarer engine).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348240368/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-merchant-shipping-standards-of-training-certification-and-watchkeeping-regulations-2022/regulation-20
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