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Revised procedure for certification of ratings forming part of Navigational / Engine-room watch (under the provisions of Regulation II/4 or III4) by the MMDs/Facilitation Centres in accordance with M. S. STCW Rules 2014

Applicable to: Ratings
Effective Date: 24.11.2014
Superseded Circulars: NT/ENG Circular No. 12 of 2012 (including its addendum) and NT/ENG Circular No. 03 of 2014

Revised Procedure for Rating Certifications

1. New Certification Procedure

The revised procedure for certification of ratings forming part of Navigational / Engine-room watch is prescribed in Annexure-I. MMDs and Facilitation Centres should follow this procedure with immediate effect.

2. Application Process

Applicants should submit the following documents:

  • Category-I: Application form, INDOS number printout, Indian CDC, Passport, Sea service letter, Training Record Book, Pre-sea training certificate, SSC marksheet (if not exempted), Medical fitness certificate, Photographs, Fees
  • Category-II & III: Same as Category-I, plus additional documents as per Annexure-I
Key Notes: Applicants under Category-II should apply before 31st Dec 2016. If a candidate fails the exam three times, they must complete six months of sea service before reapplying.
Important Note

This circular supersedes all previous instructions/circulars on the subject matter, except those mentioned herein.

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