# The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022, Regulation 9: Radiocommunication and radio personnel on a GMDSS ship


(1) A seafarer in charge of, or performing radio duties on, a ship required to participate in the GMDSS must hold a certificate of competency related to the GMDSS.
(2) A certificate of competency under this regulation may not be issued to a seafarer by the Secretary of State unless the seafarer—
(a) is at least 18 years of age; and
(b) has completed the education and training and meets the standards of competence specified in section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code (mandatory minimum requirements for certification of GMDSS radio operators).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348240368/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-merchant-shipping-standards-of-training-certification-and-watchkeeping-regulations-2022/regulation-9
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