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Endorsement of Certificate of ECDIS Course issued after approval of classification societies but prior to DGS approval.
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes, Principal Officers, Shipping Masters, and other relevant authorities
Effective Date:
20.10.2014
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Endorsement of ECDIS Course Certificates
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) will now recognize and accept ECDIS course certificates issued by approved maritime training institutes, under certain conditions.
- Conditions:
- Institute was approved prior to DGS ECDIS course approval (2012)
- Institute sought prior approval for ECDIS installation
- Course was certified by an IACS member society
- Institute later approved for DGS ECDIS course
2. Application Process
Institutes must submit documentary evidence and course curriculum for gap analysis and acceptance by DGS.
Applications will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
II/4 Merchant Shipping (Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998
Important Note
This circular is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and is effective immediately.
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