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Conduct of value added courses in DGS approved premises.

Applicable to: Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) approved by the Director General of Shipping
Effective Date: 20th December, 2013
Superseded Circulars: DGS Order No. 1 of 2003 (clause 1.9), DGS Order No. 2 of 2007 (clause 1.13)

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Conduct of Non-DGS Approved Courses

MTIs conducting non-DGS approved courses must ensure guidelines for DGS approved courses are not compromised.

  • No NOC for non-DGS approved courses: DGS will not issue No Objection Certificates (NOC) for these courses.

2. Submission of Information/Undertaking

MTIs must submit an undertaking and information about non-DGS approved courses as per Annexure-I.

  • Deadline: 31st January, 2014 for existing courses and annually thereafter.
Annexure-I  - Information/Undertaking Format
Important Note

Non-compliance may result in suspension/withdrawal of DGS approved courses.

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