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Certificate of Competency as Cook in the Merchant Navy reg.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers applying for Certificate of Competency as Cook in the Merchant Navy
Effective Date:
21st March 2013
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 7 of 2012
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for obtaining a Certificate of Competency (CoC) as a Cook have been revised. The new criteria are:
- Successful completion of: DGS approved Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC)/ Saloon Rating with 6 months of sea service as a cook.
- Serving seafarers: Without educational qualification, but with 24 months of sea service in relevant categories before 31.12.13, are eligible to apply. Cooks with Indian Navy training and 6 months of merchant vessel experience are also eligible.
2. Application and Issuance
Applications will be received and processed by Shipping Masters in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata until 31.03.14. The revised CoC will be issued in the format enclosed with the order.
II/4 Certificate of Competency as Cook in Merchant Navy
Important Note
All other terms and conditions prescribed in the DGS Order No. 7 of 2012 remain unchanged.
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