Regulation 7 Qualification as an officerI1

United Kingdom

(1)

A seafarer must hold, in respect of the category and capacity in which that seafarer is on board listed in column 1 of the Table in Schedule 2 (categories of certificates of competency and criteria for issue)—

(a)

an appropriate certificate of competency; or

(b)

an appropriate certificate of equivalent competency.

(2)

The Secretary of State may issue a certificate of competency or a certificate of equivalent competency to a seafarer only if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the seafarer complies with the criteria in the STCW Regulations listed in column (2) of the Table in Schedule 2 in relation to the category and capacity listed in column (1) of that Table.

(3)

A certificate of competency required by this regulation—

(a)

must be issued and endorsed in accordance with this Part;

(b)

entitles the holder to act in the capacity specified in the certificate; and

(c)

entitles the holder to perform the functions required—

(i)

at the level of responsibility specified in the certificate;

(ii)

on a ship of the type, GT or power and means of propulsion indicated by the endorsement; and

(iii)

while engaged on the particular voyage concerned.

(4)

In the circumstances specified in paragraph (5), the Secretary of State may permit a seafarer who does not hold an appropriate certificate of competency, to act in a particular capacity on board a ship for a maximum period of three months.

(5)

The circumstances referred to in paragraph (4) are—

(a)

the seafarer holds a valid certificate issued by a third party State;

(b)

that certificate is appropriate for the capacity in which the seafarer is to perform; and

(c)

the seafarer has submitted an application to the Secretary of State under regulation 37 (recognition of a certificate issued by a third party State) or 38 (recognition of a party to the STCW Convention) for a certificate of equivalent competency.

(6)

Where a certificate of competency is required under this regulation, the Secretary of State may issue an alternative certificate if that certificate is in accordance with STCW Regulation VII (alternative certification).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 7 in force at 10.1.2023, see reg. 1(1)