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Directive 2008/106/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title
Directive 2008/106/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (recast) (Text with EEA relevance)
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CHAPTER VIEMERGENCY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, MEDICAL CARE AND SURVIVAL FUNCTIONS
Regulation VI/1Mandatory minimum requirements for familiarisation, basic safety training and instruction for all seafarers
Seafarers shall receive familiarisation and basic safety training or instruction in accordance with Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code and shall meet the appropriate standard of competence specified therein.
Regulation VI/2Mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency in survival craft, rescue boats and fast rescue boats
1.Every candidate for a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats shall:
1.1.
be not less than 18 years of age;
1.2.
have approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months or have attended an approved training course and have approved seagoing service of not less than six months;
1.3.
meet the standard of competence for certificates of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats set out in Section A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4, of the STCW Code.
2.Every candidate for a certificate of proficiency in fast rescue boats shall:
2.1.
be the holder of a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats;
2.2.
have attended an approved training course;
2.3.
meet the standard of competence for certificates of proficiency in fast rescue boats set out in Section A-VI/2, paragraphs 5 to 8, of the STCW Code.
Regulation VI/3Mandatory minimum requirements for training in advanced firefighting
1.Seafarers designated to control firefighting operations shall have successfully completed advanced training in techniques for fighting fire with particular emphasis on organisation, tactics and command in accordance with the provisions of Section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code and shall meet the standard of competence specified therein.
2.Where training in advanced firefighting is not included in the qualifications for the certificate to be issued, a special certificate or documentary evidence, as appropriate, shall be issued indicating that the holder has attended a course of training in advanced firefighting.
Regulation VI/4Mandatory minimum requirements relating to medical first aid and medical care
1.Seafarers designated to provide medical first aid on board ship shall meet the standard of competence in medical first aid specified in Section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, of the STCW Code.
2.Seafarers designated to take charge of medical care on board ship shall meet the standard of competence in medical care on board ships specified in Section A-VI/4, paragraphs 4, 5 and 6, of the STCW Code.
3.Where training in medical first aid or medical care is not included in the qualifications for the certificate to be issued, a special certificate or documentary evidence, as appropriate, shall be issued indicating that the holder has attended a course of training in medical first aid or in medical care.
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