Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations, 2002 · s 27

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s 27

(1)

A shipping company applying for a reduction in manning, within the requirements of the SOLAS Convention, shall -

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{a} apply to the Director for a reduction in manning, with valid reasons thereof;

(bj provide the Director sufficient proof that the ship would be safe to proceed on a voyage, with the reduced manning; and

{c}

inform the Director immediately if there is any change in circumstances, pertinent to the Safe Manning Certificate.

12)

The Director, while considering the application for reduced manning, shall-

(a} send an authorised person to survey the ship before issuing the reduction in manning;

(b} if satisfied, issue a provisional Safe Manning Certificate if the reduced manning is for a short duration or voyage; l'ithd

(c} specify the limitations and expiry date clearly on the Certificate.

(3)

Guidance on the minimum number of qualified seafarers required to be carried on ships is set out in the Annex.