Corrigendum - Mandatory requirement for submission of successful completion of training course on High Voltage system for Certificate of Competency examination / revalidation by engineer officers and electro technical officers.

Applicable to: Engineer Officers and Electro Technical Officers

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Revised Requirement for CoC Revalidation

Engineer Officers and Electro Technical Officers (ETOs) with CoCs issued under STCW Regulation III/1, III/2, or III/6, intending to revalidate their CoC on or after 1 July 2017, must have successfully completed the applicable high voltage course prior to applying for revalidation.

II/4 High Voltage Safety & Switch Gear Course

2. Industry Consultation and Extension

The amendment was made in consultation with stakeholders, who expressed their inability to meet the initial cut-off date of 1 February 2017 for providing the High Voltage course to all their ETOs and engineers on management level before joining ships.

Important Note

This circular issues with the approval of the Competent Authority with immediate effect.

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