Regulation 22 Seafarers designated to launch or take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat (other than a fast rescue boat)

A seafarer designated to launch or take charge of a survival craft or a rescue boat, other than a fast rescue boat, must hold a certificate of proficiency in such craft.

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 VI/2, paragraph 1 (mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats).