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Grace period for seafarers sailing on board Indian flag ships on or before 20.11.2013, to comply with STCW 2010 Trg Cir 19 of 2010 [SSO up-gradation training ] and STCW 2010 Cir 05 of 2011, STCW 2010 Cir 27 of 2012 and STCW 2010 Cir 03 of 2013 [Security T…
Applicable to:
All seafarers on Indian flag ships
Effective Date:
24 December 2013
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Grace Period for Security Training
Seafarers serving on Indian flag ships by 20.11.2013 have until 30.06.2014 to comply with STCW security training requirements (STCW 2010 Trg Cir 19 of 2010, STCW 2010 Cir 05 of 2011, STCW 2010 Cir 27 of 2012, STCW 2010 Cir 03 of 2013).
- Training Courses: Ship Security Officer (SSO) course / SSO up-gradation course, and Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (STSDSD).
- Training Institutes: Approved Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs).
- Training Capacity: Sufficient capacity created across the country.
II/4 Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
Important Note
Failure to comply with the grace period may result in non-compliance with STCW regulations and potential penalties.
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