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Facilitation Centres - Issuance of WKC and TE to Raitings/TE to Petty Officers/TE to Deck Cadets and Trainee Marine Engineers/ COP as Able Seafarers Engine/ COP as Electro-Technical Ratings (ETR)
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Authorisation of International Maritime Federation (IMF) — for issuing specified documents
The IMF, Mumbai, is authorised to issue Watch Keeping Certificates (WKC), Tanker Endorsements (TE), and Certificates of Proficiency (COP) to Ratings, Petty Officers, Deck Cadets, Trainee Marine Engineers, Able Seafarers Engine, and Electro-Technical Ratings (ETR).
- Documents: WKC, TE, COP
- Eligible Seafarers: Ratings, Petty Officers, Deck Cadets, Trainee Officers, Able Seafarers Engine, ETR
2. IMF Compliance and Reporting — procedures and approval
IMF must comply with all procedures mentioned in the relevant circulars and submit names, designations, contact details, and signatures of its authorised signatories for approval within a fortnight.
- Compliance: All procedures in relevant circulars
- Reporting: Names, designations, contact details, signatures of authorised signatories
3. Response to IMF Verification Requests — prompt response
Shipping companies, RPSL agencies, and maritime training institutes must respond promptly to IMF verification/authentication requests.
This Circular is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and Secretary to the Govt. of India.
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