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Submission of original medical certificates for issuance of STCW endorsements - clarifications regarding.
Applicable to:
All seafarers and companies
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Submission of Medical Certificates
Until now, original medical certificates were required for STCW endorsements. This caused seafarers to undergo repeated medical examinations even during the validity of existing certificates.
- New Rule: Self-attested copies of medical certificates will now be accepted by Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs) and facilitation centers for STCW endorsements.
- Condition: The original certificate must be available for verification at the time of document submission.
2. Original Certificates Still Required
Original eye test certificates and medical certificates are still required for competency examinations.
Important Note
This notice is issued with the approval of the Nautical Adviser to the Government of India.
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