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Procedure for issuance of Certificate of Endorsement of Recognition (COE) and Dangerous Cargo Endorsement to holders of COE
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
2013-08-29
Superseded Circulars:
Training Circular No. 07 of 2002, DGS Order No. 1012012 dated 09.05.2012
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Clarification on COE and Dangerous Cargo Endorsement — STCW Convention
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued guidelines to facilitate the expeditious issuance of the Certificate of Endorsement (COE) and Dangerous Cargo Endorsement to holders of COE.
- COE holders: Eligible to work on Indian flag ships as specified in their COE.
- Dangerous Cargo Endorsement: Required for COE holders to work on Indian ships carrying dangerous cargo.
2. New Procedure for Issuance of COE and Dangerous Cargo Endorsement
To streamline the process, the following procedure is to be adopted:
- COE revalidation: Ensure primary COC is revalidated before applying for COE revalidation.
- Sea service requirement: At least three months on Indian flag vessels during existing COE validity.
- Dangerous Cargo Endorsement: Issued only to Indian COC and COE holders with a validity note.
II/4 Dangerous Cargo Endorsement
Valid subject to the Certificate of Competency remaining valid.
Important Note
Seafarers without COE or Indian COC are not eligible to apply for Dangerous Cargo Endorsement for ships other than Indian flag.
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