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MSN 1862 (M) - Amendment 1 - UK Requirements for Deck Ratings

This MSN outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining deck ratings certificates and able seafarer’s deck certificates.

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This Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) sets out and explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of training elements applicable under Chapter II/4 and II/5 of the Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code, leading to Certificates of Proficiency (CoP) under regulations 17 and 19 in the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022. It outlines the qualifying conditions for obtaining Deck Ratings CoP and an Able Seafarer’s Deck CoP.

Notice to all owners, masters, officers, ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice replaces MSN 1862 on 10 January 2023.

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Published 19 December 2022

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