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Poor performance in competency examinations
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New Examination Restrictions
Candidates declared 'Failed' in any function of the competency examination (written and oral) will be restricted from reappearing for the same for at least one month from the date of declaration of the preceding result.
- Restriction: Applies to Second Mate (FG) Grade only, currently.
2. 'Star (*)' Sign for Poor Performance
Candidates scoring less than fifty percent of the passing marks will be awarded a 'Star (*)' sign in the result sheet and required to attend the full preparatory course again before reappearing for the examination.
3. Maritime Training Institutions' Compliance
Maritime training institutions are directed to ensure strict compliance with Section M-I/9 of META manual for setting up an 'Assessment Cell'.
- Consequences: Non-compliance may lead to surprise inspections and subsequent actions such as suspension or withdrawal of approval for the course.
4. Additional Sea Time for Very Poor Performance
Very poor performance in the oral examination may lead to additional sea time, decided by the Chief Examiner of Master and Mates based on the report received from the oral examiner concerned and further evaluation of the candidate by another internal examiner.
This circular comes into force one month after the date of its promulgation.
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