Regulation 4 Amendment of the Merchant Shipping (Certification of Deck Officers) Regulations 1985

After regulation 2 the following regulation shall be inserted:

“Designated Authority

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(1)

The Secretary of State for Transport is the designated authority for the purposes of Council Directive 89/48/EEC^f1 on a general system for the recognition of higher education diplomas awarded on the completion of professional education and training of at least three years duration in respect of the following profession:

DECK OFFICER CLASS 1 (Master Mariner)

(2)

The Secretary of State for Transport is the designated authority for the purposes of Council Directive 92/51/EEC^f2 on a second general system for the recognition of professional education and training to supplement Directive 89/48/EC in respect of the following professions:

DECK OFFICER CLASS 2 DECK OFFICER CLASS 3 DECK OFFICER CLASS 4 DECK OFFICER CLASS 5.”