Revised course Curriculum for Second Mate Foundation course

Applicable to: All approved maritime training institutes

Effective Date: May 2025 onwards

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Revised Syllabus — IMO Model Course 7.03

The syllabus for the Second Mate Foundation Course has been reviewed and revised to incorporate relevant sections of IMO Model Course 7.03: Officer in charge of a Navigation Watch.

Course Duration: 2 months
Total Hours: 256

2. Course Commencement — Annual Schedule of Courses and Examinations

The revised guidelines stipulate that the Second Mate Foundation Course shall commence on the 15th day of each month, or the following working day, as prescribed in the Annual Schedule of Courses and Examinations published on the DGS website.

II/4 Certificate of Course Completion

The revised certificate format is enclosed as Annexure 2.

Important Note

All approved maritime training institutes are expected to adhere to these guidelines in letter and spirit.

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