Reprimands some members of the crew (7)

I believe the answer is:

ratings

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'members of the crew' is the definition.
'ratings' can be an answer for 'members' (I have seen 'Members of crew' mean 'ratings' so perhaps 'members' could also mean 'ratings'). I am not sure about the 'of the crew' bit.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ratings that I've seen before include "Members of crew" , "Royal Navy sailors - staring (anag)" , "sought by broadcasters?" , "Information about people watching" , "Staring at classifications" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app