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Non-availability of sufficient opportunities for the mandatory on-board sea training for the candidates passing out from the various approved Maritime Training Institutes, and Indian Maritime University, conducting approved pre-sea courses–obtaining Recru…
Applicable to:
DGS approved Maritime Training Institutes
Effective Date:
2013-07-29
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 02 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Relaxation for Initial Inspection
MTIs can request for time (max. 6 months) to undergo initial inspection by Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) after entering into agreement with principal and submitting Form-IX.
- Provisional License: Issued for 6 months, to be regularized upon successful inspection.
- Placement: Only trainees from the institute can be placed for on-board sea training.
- Existing Applicants: Can avail this relaxation by writing to the jurisdictional Director, Seamens’ Employment Office (DSEO).
II/4 Form-IX submission deadline extended to 6 months.
2. Other Terms and Conditions
All other terms and conditions of DGS Order No. 02 of 2013 remain unchanged.
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