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Admission of Foreign Students in Maritime Training Programs
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs)
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
Circular 13 of 2023 (in abeyance)
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Admission of Foreign Students
DGS-approved MTIs can now admit foreign students meeting the minimum eligibility criteria for various maritime training programs.
- Eligible Courses: BSc NS, BE ME, DNS, ETO, GME, Gp Rating, CCMC
- Eligibility Criteria: Medical fitness, equivalence of academic qualifications, valid student visa
- Exemption: Foreign candidates are exempted from IMU CIT for admission to DGS-approved Pre-Sea courses
2. Compliance and Monitoring
MTIs must ensure strict adherence to prescribed standards and regulations. Compliance will be monitored by the Directorate General of Shipping.
Important Note
Foreign students will not be eligible for the issuance of the Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC), ensuring that national interests are safeguarded.
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