# The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022, Regulation 23: Seafarers designated to launch or take charge of a fast rescue boat


(1) A seafarer designated to launch or take charge of a fast rescue boat must hold a certificate of proficiency in such craft.
(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 VI/2, paragraph 2 (mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency in fast rescue boats).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348240368/regulation/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-merchant-shipping-standards-of-training-certification-and-watchkeeping-regulations-2022/regulation-23
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