Regulation 43 Refresher training for certain seafarers

(1)

Paragraph (2) applies to a seafarer who holds a certificate of proficiency in the following—

(a)

personal survival techniques;

(b)

survival craft and rescue boats;

(c)

advanced firefighting;

(d)

fire prevention and firefighting;

(e)

fast rescue boats;

(f)

basic training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code issued under regulation 15 (training requirements for seafarers on a ship subject to the IGF Code – basic training); and

(g)

advanced training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code issued under regulation 16 (training requirements for seafarers on a ship subject to the IGF Code – advanced training).

(2)

A seafarer to whom this paragraph applies must at intervals not exceeding five years, successfully complete approved refresher training relating to the certificate held.

(3)

A master and a seafarer designated to take charge of medical care on board ship must at intervals not exceeding five years successfully complete approved refresher training relating to that designation.

(4)

Every seafarer must, for continuing seagoing service on ships referred to in regulations 25 (seafarers on a passenger ship engaged on international voyages (other than high speed craft)) and 26 (seafarers on a high speed craft), successfully complete approved refresher training relating to the training and qualifications required under those sections at intervals not exceeding five years.