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Draft Legislation: Ship Safety – The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022

12 May 2022

Proposing MP
Robert Courts Con
Witney
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Robert Courts is publishing a draft of the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022 to implement updated seafarer training standards in line with the STCW Convention.

Action Requested

The draft regulations are being published for public consultation for 28 days before they will be laid for approval by each House of Parliament. This process is mandated under paragraph 14 of Schedule 8 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 due to the revocation of existing legislation.

Key Facts

  • The draft Regulations revoke and replace Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2015.
  • The regulations implement the latest requirements for seafarers' training in the STCW Convention including provisions for ships subject to IGF Code and passenger ships.
  • A Ministerial Statement will precede any amendment to the STCW Convention referenced in the draft Regulations, before it is automatically adopted under UK law.
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