Revised Syllabus for conduct of GP Rating maritime training course - reg.

**DGS Circular Summary: Revised Syllabus for GP Rating Maritime Training Course** **Info Card** - **Applicable to:** All DGS approved Maritime Training Institutes, Principal Officers, Shipping Masters, Maritime Seafarers Unions - **Effective Date:** January 2018 onwards - **Superseded Circulars:** This circular supersedes DGS Training Circular No. 09 of 2010 and No. 08 of 2016 **Key Changes and Requirements** 1. **Revised Syllabus** - The revised syllabus is enclosed with the circular. - The new syllabus will be applicable for batches commencing from January 2018 onwards. 2. **Course Duration and Commencement** - The duration of the course remains six months (25 weeks). - Courses shall commence on the first working day of January and July every year. 3. **Course Syllabus and Structure** - The syllabus includes five modular courses: Proficiency in Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, and Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties. - The course structure, specific learning objectives, and practical tasks are outlined in Annexures 1 to 7 and Appendices 1A to 1H. 4. **Faculty Requirements** - Institutes must comply with the qualifications and experience requirements for the Principal, faculty members, and instructors as per DGS Order 5 of 2013. - All faculty members and instructors must have undergone an approved Training for Trainers course. 5. **Course Intake Limitations** - The sanctioned number of ratings shall not exceed 40 per class, with a maximum of 40 per class thereafter. - For fresh approvals, commencement can be made with one batch of maximum 40 trainees, subject to placement demand and subsequent approval for additional batches. 6. **Assessment** - Institutes must conduct a formal midterm test and maintain records. - An exit examination shall be conducted by the examination authority appointed by DGS. 7. **Inspection and Discipline** - Institutes must comply with the inspection and disciplinary action procedures as per DGS Order No. 07 of 2016 and DGS Order 04 of 2016. 8. **Fees and Placement** - Institutes must comply with the fees to the government as per DGS Order No. 07 of 2016 and Training Circular No. 09 of 2013. - Institutes must ensure the placement of trainees for onboard training with Indian Shipping Companies or DGS approved RPSL, with a minimum of 85% placement within 12 months of passing out. 9. **Communication to DGS & INDOS** - Institutes must upload course data on E-Samundra within 15 working days of course commencement and submit lists of candidates, faculty, and instructors to DGS, INDOS Cell, and the Examination Authority. **Important Note** - Institutes must comply with these guidelines, read in conjunction with DGS Order No. 7 of 2016 and DGS Order No. 5 of 2013, by January 1, 2018.