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DGS Training Circular 08 of 2016 - Guidelines and procedure for an approval for the conduct G.P. Rating maritime training course - reg.
Applicable to:
All DGS, GOI, Maritime Training Institutes, Principal Officer, MMD, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Kandla & Kochi, NA/CS, DGS, GOr, Shipping Masters, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, All shipping companies, INSA, MASSA & FOSMA, Maritime Seafarers Unions
Effective Date:
17.11.2016
Superseded Circulars:
Training Circular 4 of 2015, Training Circular 9 of 2010
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Ban Lifted on G.P. Rating Course Approvals
The ban on approvals for new G.P. Rating maritime training institutes and capacity enhancement of existing institutes has been lifted.
- Action Required: Institutes can now apply for new approvals and enhancement of existing capacity for G.P. Rating courses.
2. New Guidelines and Procedures
New guidelines and procedures for the conduct of pre-sea courses for G.P. Rating programme have been issued.
- Action Required: Institutes must comply with the new guidelines and procedures for G.P. Rating course approvals.
II/4 G.P. Rating
Course Duration: 25 weeks
Course Outline: Annexure I (86 pages)
Application: Read in conjunction with DGS Order 7 of 2016 and DGS Order 5 of 2013
Course Outline: Annexure I (86 pages)
Application: Read in conjunction with DGS Order 7 of 2016 and DGS Order 5 of 2013
Important Note
Institutes must ensure that they have secured sponsorship from shipping companies for six months onboard training for all admitted candidates.
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