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Partial amendment to DGS Order No. 5 of 2013 dated 15.03.2013 Dispensing with the requirement of obtaining prior approval for appointment of Principal/Head of Institute from the Directorate General of Shipping.
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs)
Effective Date:
09.12.2014
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No.5 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Appointment of Principal/Head of Institute
MTIs can now appoint the Principal/Head of Institute without prior approval from the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).
- Qualifications: Must adhere to the requirements prescribed in DGS Order No.5 of 2013 (Part-3, para 3.8 & 3.9, Part-4, para 4.2, Part-5, para 5.1, and Part-7, para 7.4).
- Verification: The Recognized Organisation (RO) or jurisdictional Mercantile Marine Department will verify compliance during inspections.
- Intimation: MTIs must inform DGS within 15 days of appointing a new Principal/Head of Institute.
2. Website Updates
MTIs must keep their websites updated with the name of the Principal and the list of all faculties (full-time and visiting) engaged by them, including their age, qualification, and exemptions.
II/4 Dispensing with the requirement of obtaining prior approval for appointment of Principal/Head of Institute from the Directorate General of Shipping.
Important Note
This order is issued under the powers conferred in Chapter IX Rule 75 of the Merchant Shipping [Standard of Training, Certification & Watch-keeping for Seafarers] Rules, 2014.
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