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Withdrawal of Training Cir No. 02 of 2010 dated 3rd May, 2010 and abolition of the B. Sc. (Maritime Hospitality Studies) Course.
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes, Principal Officers, Shipping Masters, and other relevant stakeholders
Effective Date:
5th January, 2015
Superseded Circulars:
Training Circular No.2 of 2010 dated 3rd May, 2010
Key Changes and Requirements
1. B.Sc (Maritime Hospitality Studies) Course Changes
The B.Sc (Maritime Hospitality Studies) course is no longer regulated by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). Institutes can conduct this course as a non-DGS approved course and obtain necessary approval from the designated approving authority.
- Future Courses: Not regulated by DGS
- Ongoing Batches: Remain course approved by DGS
2. New Course for Marine Hospitality Sector
Candidates seeking employment in the marine hospitality sector must now complete an OCCP course of 12 days duration. Guidelines for this course can be found in Training Circular 9 of 2014.
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