Marine Order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014
62ARecognition of seagoing service in polar waters or equivalent seagoing service
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62A Recognition of seagoing service in polar waters or equivalent seagoing service
(1) Until 1 July 2020, a person who commenced approved seagoing service in polar waters before 1 July 2018 is taken to have met the seagoing service requirements for the vessel endorsement Vessels to which the Polar Code applies — basic training if the person has completed:
- the approved seagoing service in polar waters, or equivalent approved seagoing service, mentioned in paragraph 6.1 of regulation V/4 of the STCW Convention; or
- the training requirements mentioned in paragraph 6.2 of regulation V/4 of the STCW Convention.
(2) Until 1 July 2020, a person who commenced approved seagoing service in polar waters before 1 July 2018 is taken to have met the seagoing service requirements for the vessel endorsement Vessels to which the Polar Code applies — advanced training if the person has completed:
(a) the approved seagoing service in polar waters, or equivalent approved seagoing service, mentioned in paragraph 7.1 of regulation V/4 of the STCW Convention; or
(b) the training requirements mentioned in paragraph 7.2 of regulation V/4 of the STCW Convention.