Yes, in section 2. 4. 13. Paragraph 2. 4. 13. 8 states that “Application for exemption should be made by the owner / managers to Seafarer Training and Certification Branch (STCB) where the matter will be considered. If the request is agreed to, then permission to operate short-handed will normally take the form of an exemption from UK Regulations (MSF1000) “.
Does the MCA’s Survey and Certification Policy (MSIS 23) include procedures for granting of exemptions from safe manning requirements?
