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Augmentation of Fire prevention and fire-fighting course to include fire- fighting competencies for basic training for oil / chemical and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations
Applicable to:
Training Institutes and Seafarers
Effective Date:
12.01.2012
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Augmentation of Fire Prevention and Fire-fighting Course
The existing 'fire prevention and fire-fighting Course' will be augmented to include practical aspects of fire-fighting operations for oil, chemical, and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
- Institutes: Must upgrade facilities and equipment to impart the above training and forward compliance report to the Training Branch within 3 months.
- Seafarers: Must provide documentary evidence of having undergone the above-mentioned training as part of the fire prevention and fire-fighting Course for basic level endorsement for oil, chemical, or liquefied gas tanker under STCW 2010.
Annexure I - Competencies for Basic Training
Annexure II - Additional Document for Certification
Important Note
All fire prevention and fire-fighting courses must be in compliance with this circular within 6 months of its issue.
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