Assessment of seagoing service in case of marine radio officers serving in Government of India Organization vessels.

1. Sea Service Assessment Methodology

A new methodology for assessing sea service of marine radio officers serving in Government of India Organization vessels has been introduced.

• First 12 months: No sea time will be given.
• Subsequent 30 months: Assessed sea going service with dual responsibility, equivalent to 45 months.
• Eligibility for NWKO (NCV) written exam: Upon completion of the above service, candidates can appear for the written examination.
• Eligibility for NWKO (NCV) oral exam: After completing the written exam, modular courses, and six months of supervised watch-keeping sea service, candidates can appear for the oral examination.

2. Applicability

This scheme applies to marine radio officers serving in the vessels of Government Organizations such as DGLL, FSI, A&N Administration, Lakshadweep Administration, or ONGC, whose services are duly certified by the Master and the Government Organization.