# The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997, Regulation 6: Revalidation of certificates


(1) The certificate of a master or other officer issued with a certificate under regulation 4 or 5 shall not be valid for sea-going service unless revalidated at intervals not exceeding 5 years to establish continued professional competence in accordance with section A-I/11 of the STCW Code.
(2) A certificate of a category referred to in regulation 9 granted pursuant to the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installations) Regulations 1992 shall not be valid for sea-going service unless revalidated at intervals not exceeding 5 years, to establish continued professional competence in accordance with section A-I/11 of the STCW Code.
(3) Every master and officer shall, for continuing sea-going service on ships referred to in regulations 10, 11 and 12, successfully complete approved refresher training at intervals specified by the Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/348/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-training-and-certification-regulations-1997/regulation-6
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