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Conduct of Marine Boiler & Steam Engineering Course - Operational Level & Management Level - Guidelines.
**DGS Circular Summary: Conduct of Marine Boiler & Steam Engineering Course**
Applicable to:
Maritime Institutes, MTIs, and Seafarers
Effective Date:
06.09.2013
Superseded Circulars:
Training Circular No. 16 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Course Guidelines and Syllabus
This circular provides guidelines for Marine Boiler & Steam Engineering courses at operational and management levels. It includes course objectives, scope, reference books, course plan, and evaluation procedures.
- Operational Level Course: 20hrs theory, 21hrs practicals
- Management Level Course: Annexure-II for details
2. Institute Requirements
Institutes must install a proper boiler (used onboard ships and built not earlier than 1980) to demonstrate training. They should develop the course and submit the proposal to the Directorate for approval.
II/4 Seafarers without commensurate sea service on boilers may opt for a limited CoC or undertake approved training.
Important Note
Institutes should adhere to the guidelines and ensure the boiler used for training is suitable and approved.
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