# The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997, Regulation 13: Mandatory minimum requirements for familiarization, basic safety training and instruction for all seafarers.


— All seamen shall receive familiarization and basic safety training or instruction in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code and shall meet the appropriate standard of competence specified therein.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/348/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-training-and-certification-regulations-1997/regulation-13
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