Regulation 27 Safety familiarisation, basic training and instruction for all seafarersI1
United Kingdom
Before being assigned to shipboard duties, a seafarer must—
receive safety familiarisation and basic training or instruction in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code (mandatory minimum requirements for safety familiarisation, basic training and instruction for all seafarers);
meet the appropriate standard of competence specified in that section; and
hold a certificate of proficiency in safety familiarisation.
The Secretary of State or an approved training provider may issue a certificate of proficiency required by paragraph (1) only to a seafarer who meets each of the requirements specified in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of that paragraph.
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Commencement
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Reg. 27 in force at 10.1.2023, see reg. 1(1)