Policy is being considered for mariners in this circumstance. You must obtain BST certification as required by Reg. This means that you have completed an approved training program in survival craft and rescue boats, and been assessed as proficient in the applicable skills as per Reg. See NMC Policy Letter No. The training requirements are specified in the STCW regulations cited in the STCW-95 Form requirements table above.
Additional guidance is in planning.
This proficiency refers to the effective teamwork of personnel on a vessel's bridge and the training requirements are a part of the specific Deck Officer grade requirements noted in the table above. See NMC Policy Letter No. 23-98 on what is considered acceptable evidence of BRM training. Most U.S. commercial vessels are required to have ARPA fitted onboard. If you are a Deck Officer serving on a vessel required to have ARPA, you must comply with the STCW ARPA requirements which are included in the license grade specific training noted in the STCW-95 form table above.