# The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters' Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015, Regulation 17: Relevant local knowledge endorsement


Unless regulation 12 applies, a relevant local knowledge endorsement is required for any operations (other than operations necessary to deal with an emergency) in the waters specified by the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/410/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-boatmasters-qualifications-crew-and-hours-of-work-regulations-2015/regulation-17
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