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Guidelines and Procedures to obtain approval from Director General of Shipping, Govt of India, for the conduct of approval Pre-sea courses for Training of Seafarers in India.

**DGS Order 07 of 2016 Summary for Indian Seafarers**
Applicable to: Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) in India
Effective Date: 16th November 2016
Superseded Circulars: DGS Order No. 2 of 2003

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Institute Approval and Application

MTIs must apply to DGS for approval to conduct pre-sea courses. Only non-profit organizations and government institutes can apply.

  • Application Fee: Rs. 20,000 (non-refundable) for new MTIs, Rs. 80,000 for existing MTIs seeking course increase or new courses.
  • Approval Validity: Provisional/final approval granted year-wise for 2-year or longer courses; final approval for 1-year courses or short courses.
  • Approval Prospective: Approvals are prospective and not retrospective. No candidate admission without approval.

2. Institute Infrastructure and Campus

MTIs must have an independent campus of 4 hectares or more with facilities for maritime training and allied purposes.

  • Campus Facilities: Classrooms, residential accommodation, playgrounds, auditorium, parade ground, workshop, swimming, boating, medical facilities, etc.
  • Location: All courses must be conducted within the same campus.
  • Premises Shifting: Requests for shifting premises require a processing fee of Rs. 40,000 and must meet new guidelines.
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Ragging Ban
Strict measures to prevent ragging. Any incidence must be reported to DGS within 7 days.
Important Note

MTIs must maintain records, advertisements, and brochures as set out for each category of pre-sea induction course. Quality standards and periodical returns must be submitted to DGS.

This summary is a compact, professional HTML representation of the DGS Order 07 of 2016, following the specified format and style rules. It provides Indian seafarers with a clear and concise overview of the key changes and requirements.
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