Regulation 16B Seafarers on a ship operating or intending to operate in polar waters – advanced trainingF1

This regulation applies to the master and a chief mate on board—

operating, or intending to operate, in polar waters in the ice conditions specified in paragraph (2).

The ice conditions mentioned in paragraph (1) are other waters.

Subject to regulation 16C (seafarers on a ship operating or intending to operate in polar waters – replacement with other persons), a person to whom this regulation applies must hold a certificate of proficiency in advanced training for service on ships operating in polar waters.

The Secretary of State, or an approved training provider, may issue a certificate of proficiency required by paragraph (3) only to a person who meets the criteria specified in STCW Regulation V/4, paragraph 4 (advanced training for seafarers on ships operating or intending to operate in polar waters).