Regulation 15 Amendment of the Merchant Shipping (Certification of Marine Engineer Officers and Licensing of Marine Engine Operators) Regulations 1986
After regulation 2 the following regulation shall be inserted:
“Designated Authority
2A(1)The Secretary of State for Transport is the designated authority for the purposes of Council Directive 89/48/EEC on a general system for the recognition of higher education diplomas awarded on the completion of professional educations and training of at least three years duration in respect of the following profession:
ENGINEER OFFICER CLASS 1
(2)ENGINEER OFFICER CLASS 2 ENGINEER OFFICER CLASS 3 ENGINEER OFFICER CLASS 4”.