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Clarification regarding Assessment of Eligibility towards 2nd Mate FG / NWKO (NCV) Certificate of Competency Examination - reg.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Eligibility Clarifications
The Directorate has clarified eligibility requirements for candidates who have completed DGS-approved pre-sea maritime training but do not meet certain requirements as per MS (STCW) Rules - 2014 and Training, Examination and Assessment Programme (TEAP).
- a) Candidates must have the specified percentage in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 12th Standard (10+2).
- b) Candidates must have completed an approved Structured Shipboard Training Programme (SSTP).
2. Assessment Streams
Candidates can be assessed for the Certificate of Competency Examination under the following streams:
- a) For candidates who have completed an approved SSTP, follow flow diagram II/7-1.
- b) For candidates from the DNS stream who have not completed an approved SSTP, follow flow diagram II/7-1 and IV/12-1 after 36 months of approved seagoing service.
3. Conversion to Second Mate
TEAP provides provisions for conversion of NWKO (NCV) to Second Mate of a foreign-going ship, as illustrated in flow diagram IV/11-1 of TEAP Part-A.
Candidates are advised to refer to the relevant flow diagrams in TEAP Part-A for detailed assessment procedures.
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