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Up-gradation training for 'Ship Security Officer' course applicable for deck and engineer officers.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Upgradation Training for SSO Course
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has upgraded the training for 'Ship Security Officer' course applicable for deck and engineer officers in accordance with the requirements of STCW Convention as amended in 2010 (STCW 2010).
- Duration: 3 hours
- Modules: “Module” on ‘Piracy and Armed Robbery’
- Training Institutes: DGS approved training institutes conducting approved Up-gradation Course for Masters and Deck Officers or approved Ship Security Officer’s Course under STCW 2010
2. Certificate and Compliance
Upon completion of the module, participants will be issued a certificate. Training institutes shall maintain a record of certificates issued for this up-gradation training.
Officers who have already undergone the Refresher and updating training course need not attend this up-gradation module.
Refer to Annex 1 for the specimen certificate format.
Officers who are unable to complete the up-gradation course prior to 31st December 2013 may attend the module at a later date but should do so at the earliest opportunity.
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