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P R E S S - N O T E
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
2015-03-01
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Mandatory Safety Training
All Indian seafarers must complete mandatory safety training as per the STCW Convention and Code.
- Training: Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, etc.
- Validity: 5 years
- Renewal: Before expiry, seafarers must undergo refresher training
2. Medical Fitness Certificate
Seafarers must possess a valid Medical Fitness Certificate.
- Issuance: By a doctor approved by the Director General of Shipping
- Validity: 2 years
II/4 Mandatory Safety Training Courses
Important Note
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension or cancellation of the seafarer's certificate.
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