# The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997, Regulation 9: Radiocommunication and Radio Personnel on GMDSS Ships


No person shall be granted a certificate under regulation 16 of the Merchant Shipping (Radio Installation) Regulations 1992 unless—
(a) he is at least 18 years of age; and
(b) he has completed approved education and training and meets the standard of competence specified in section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/348/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-training-and-certification-regulations-1997/regulation-9
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