Regulation 27 Safety familiarisation, basic training and instruction for all seafarers
(1)
Before being assigned to shipboard duties, a seafarer must—
(a)
receive safety familiarisation and basic training or instruction in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code (mandatory minimum requirements for safety familiarisation, basic training and instruction for all seafarers);
(b)
meet the appropriate standard of competence specified in that section; and
(c)
hold a certificate of proficiency in safety familiarisation.
(2)
The Secretary of State or an approved training provider may issue a certificate of proficiency required by paragraph (1) only to a seafarer who meets each of the requirements specified in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of that paragraph.