The law allows the minister to set regulations for specialized education and training for crews on rescue vessels operated by ICE-SAR (the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue). The curriculum and instructors must be approved by the Icelandic Transport Authority, which oversees the training. This specialized training is valid only for work aboard ICE-SAR rescue vessels and applies to navigation and engine operation on these vessels that serve a specialized role. The amendment was necessary to solve staffing problems for new rescue vessels after older crew laws were repealed in 2023.