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CORRIGENDUM - Guidelines and procedures for an approval for the conduct of DG Shipping,Gol approved modular, simulator and post sea competency courses for the training of Indian seafarers -amendment reg.
Applicable to:
All Maritime Training Institutes (approved by DGS, GoI), Principal Officers, NA/CS, DGS, GoI, Shipping Companies, INSA, MASSA, FOSMA, Shipping Masters
Effective Date:
2016-02-11
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 5 of 2006
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Course Approval Eligibility Changes
The eligibility criteria for seeking course approvals have been partially modified based on industry feedback and a recent committee meeting.
- Basic Safety/Modular Courses: New approvals/enhancements for basic courses will be considered as a composite package at any point of time.
- Advance Safety Course: New approvals/enhancements for advanced courses will be considered only if the applicant institute is conducting the corresponding basic courses.
- High Voltage Safety and Switch Gear: The institute must be conducting a related training course or a conversion course for ETOs or MEO Class I/II courses.
Key: DGS - Directorate General of Shipping, GoI - Government of India, ETO - Engineer Trainee Officer, MEO - Marine Engineer Officer
Important Note
This order is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping, Government of India.
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