A trainee is a person who is undergoing documented and structured
training, who has no safety critical responsibilities with regard
to the operation of the vessel. In this instance a formal safety induction,
and familiarisation with the vessel, including use of lifesaving and
fire fighting equipment, would form part of the structured training.
The trainee is to be carried on the vessel to undergo training only,
and he/she should not be an employee of any other person or body,
directly or indirectly concerned with any aspect of the operation
of the vessel. The carriage of trainees is also to be subject to agreement
with the Administration.
Unless otherwise authorised by the Administration, no person
under the upper limit of compulsory school age can be regarded as
a trainee. Any persons under such age should be treated as passengers.
Trainees must be provided with accommodation, equipment, and
provisions as detailed in the Code with respect to passengers. The
presence of any trainees onboard a vessel should be documented in
the vessels' log or other appropriate documentation.