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Authorization to the Facilitation Centre for issuance of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) as Electro-Technical Rating (ETR)-reg
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
20 September 2016
Superseded Circulars:
NT/ENG Circular No. 12 of 2012 and addendum dated 16 April 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Authorization for Facilitation Centres
The Directorate General of Shipping authorizes the following Facilitation Centres (FCs) to issue Certificate of Proficiency (COP) as Electro-Technical Rating (ETR): INSA, FOSMA, MASSA, ICCSA, CMMI, and IME (I).
- Applicable Rules: Rule no. 49 of the Merchant Shipping (Standard of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers) Rules, 2014
- Effective Date: 1 January 2015
2. Requirements for ETR Certification
Seafarers must meet the following requirements to obtain ETR COP:
- Age: Minimum 18 years
- Indian CDC: Valid Indian Certificate of Competency and Deck/Engine Certificate
- Sea Service: 12 months of relevant seagoing service performing electrical functions within the last 60 months preceding 1 January 2012
- Documentation: Supporting evidence with entries in CDC and letter from the company
II/4 Minimum Standard of Competence for ETRs (STCW Table A-lll/7)
Important Note
Seafarers who do not meet the specified requirements must complete the required sea service with an approved TAR book.
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