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Revalidation and up gradation of certificates Chief Examiner of Engineers has decided the following service in the last Five years
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers applying for certificate revalidation/upgradation
Effective Date:
29th January, 2015
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Equivalent Shore-Based Service
The Chief Examiner of Engineers has clarified the requirements for shore-based service equivalent to seagoing service for certificate revalidation/upgradation.
- Maritime Surveyors: Full-time technical surveyors with at least 2 years of experience in ship survey, inspection, or certification.
- Lecturers: Full-time lecturers at DG-approved institutes teaching pre-sea, graduate entry, or competency courses for at least 3 years. Non-government institute lecturers must have DG/MMD approval.
- Superintendents: Full-time technical superintendents responsible for vessel operations for at least 3 years.
- Other Marine Service: May be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Chief Examiner of Engineers.
Note: Service not listed above may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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