UK Statutory Instrument
2022
United Kingdom
The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022
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Schedules
Browse 17 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Merchant Shipping (Small Workboats and Pilot Boats) Regulations 1998
Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2018
In Schedule 1 (fees under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995)—...
The Merchant Shipping (Polar Code) (Safety) Regulations 2021
In regulation 2 (interpretation), for the definition of “the 2015...
In regulation 9 (approval of training providers)—
For regulation 10(1) (appeal against refusal, alteration, suspension or cancellation...
In regulation 13 (seafarers on a ship operating in polar...
In regulation 14 (seafarers on a ship operating in polar...
In the Schedule, in the table— (a) omit the entry...
Merchant Shipping (Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations 1998
In Schedule 1 (large vessels), in the table—
In Schedule 2 (small vessels), in the table—
Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001
In regulation 114 (application to employment in connection with continental...
Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2013
In the Schedule, in the table, for “The Merchant Shipping...
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Requirement for seafarers to be qualified
Qualification as an officer
Engine-room watch duties
Radiocommunication and radio personnel on a GMDSS ship
Seafarers on an oil or chemical tanker – basic training
Seafarers on an oil tanker – advanced training
Seafarers on a chemical tanker – advanced training
Seafarers on a liquefied gas tanker – basic training
Seafarers on a liquefied gas tanker – advanced training
Seafarers on a ship subject to the IGF Code – basic training
Seafarers on a ship subject to the IGF Code – advanced training
Seafarers on a ship operating or intending to operate in polar waters – basic training
Seafarers on a ship operating or intending to operate in polar waters – advanced training
Seafarers on a ship operating or intending to operate in polar waters – replacement with other persons
Ratings forming part of a navigational watch
Ratings forming part of an engine-room watch
Ratings as able seafarer deck
Ratings as able seafarer engine
Electro-technical ratings
Seafarers designated to launch or take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat (other than a fast rescue boat)
Seafarers designated to launch or take charge of a fast rescue boat
Ship security officers
Seafarers on a passenger ship engaged on international voyages (other than a high speed craft)
Seafarers on a high speed craft
Safety familiarisation, basic training and instruction for all seafarers
Seafarers designated as a fire-fighting controller
Seafarers designated as a provider of medical first aid or to take charge of medical care
Security-related familiarisation training for seafarers on an ISPS ship
Application for a certificate
Form of a certificate
Approval of seagoing service
Endorsements on a certificate of competency
Exemptions
Recognition of a certificate issued by an EEA State
Recognition of a certificate issued by a third party State
Recognition of a party to the STCW Convention
Additional requirements for a certificate of equivalent competency
Withdrawal of recognition
Validity of a certificate or endorsement
Revalidation of certain certificates and endorsements
Refresher training for certain seafarers
Suspension and cancellation of a certificate
Appeal against refusal, suspension or cancellation of a certificate
Loss of a certificate
Register of certificates and endorsements
Approval of training providers
Issue of certificates of proficiency and documentary evidence by an approved training provider
Appeal against refusal, alteration, suspension or cancellation of an approval
Hovercraft personnel
Certificates and approved training providers
Exemptions
Application
Safe manning document
Watchkeeping arrangements generally and at sea
Watchkeeping arrangements in port
Watchkeeping arrangements in port for ships carrying hazardous cargo
Exemptions
Application
Responsibilities of companies, masters and others
Carriage of documents
Equivalents
Inspection of ships that are not registered in the United Kingdom
Power to detain
Offences and penalties
Transitional and saving provisions
Review
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime safety regulator responsible for implementing UK and international maritime law. Provides 24-hour search and rescue coordination. Issues certifications for ships and …
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