Amendment to DGS Order 4 of 2016 dated 12.09.2016.

Applicable to: Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs)

Effective Date: 13.01.2017

Superseded Circulars: DGS Order 4 of 2016

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP)

MTIs can choose one Recognized Organization (RO) for a 3-year CIP cycle, including one initial CIP and two annual inspections. After the 3rd inspection, the next CIP cycle must be conducted by a different RO.

Certificates issued by ROs in the initial CIP are valid for one year or until the next annual inspection, not exceeding 60 days after one year.

2. New Pre-Sea Courses or Seat Enhancement

Good (B1) institutes can apply for new courses or seat enhancements. The Director General of Shipping (DGS) may approve or reject proposals based on merit and verification.

Average (B2), Below Average (C1), or Poor (C2) institutes cannot apply until they improve their grading.

Note: This order is issued under the powers conferred under Rule 75 of the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification & Watch Keeping for Seafarers) Rules, 2014, as amended.

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