Section 31(5) in The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998
(5)Masters, Chief Mates, Chief Engineer Officers, Second Engineer Officers and every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and disembarking passengers, loading, discharging or securing Cargo or closing hull openings on board ro-ro passenger ships shall have completed approved training in passenger safety, cargo safety and hull integrity as specified in section A-V/2, paragraph 4 of the STCW Code.
