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Modification to DGS Training Circular No. 9 of 2011 - eligibility for conduct of Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course.

Applicable to: All Maritime Training Institutes approved for conduct of Management Level Competency Course
Effective Date: 2013-10-11
Superseded Circulars: Training Circular No. 9 of 2011

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Eligibility for SSO Course Approval

The requirement for conducting management level competency courses for more than one year's duration has been waived.

  • Eligible Institutes: All MTIs approved for conduct of Management Level Competency Courses for CoC as Master, Chief Mate, Chief Engineer, and Second Engineer.
II/4  All approved MTIs can now apply for SSO Course approval.
Important Note

MTIs must apply for SSO Course approval in accordance with the partial modification to Para 2 (i) of Training Circular No.9 of 2011.

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