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Revised Scheme for Deck Ratings to appear for Second Mate (FG) and NWKO (NCV) grade C.O.C. examination.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised Scheme for Second Mate (FG)
Candidates must now complete a two-month foundation course and a four-month NWKO (NCV) course, along with the NWKO (NCV) written examination before joining the 2nd Mate (FG) post-sea competency course.
- Entry Qualifications: 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with minimum 50% marks in English
- Sea Service Requirement: 36 months approved sea-going service, including 6 months of bridge watch-keeping duties
- Course Requirements: Foundation course, NWKO (NCV) course, and modular courses (AFF, PSCRB, MFA, ROC, ARPA, GMDSS-GOC)
2. Revised Scheme for NWKO (NCV)
Candidates must complete a four-month NWKO (NCV) course and pass the written and oral examinations to obtain the NWKO (NCV) Certificate of Competency.
- Entry Qualifications: 10th Standard with minimum 50% marks in English
- Sea Service Requirement: 36 months approved sea-going service, including 6 months of bridge watch-keeping duties
- Course Requirements: NWKO (NCV) course and modular courses (AFF, PSCRB, MFA, ROC, ARPA, GMDSS-GOC)
Candidates who have already been declared eligible to appear for the second mate (FG) examination as per the provisions of previous M.S. Notices 19 and 20 of 2008 will be allowed to appear for the examination for a maximum period of one year.
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