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NCV Certificate Holding Seafarers
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers with NCV endorsement
Effective Date:
25th May 2012
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Interim Measure for Enhanced Employment Opportunities
Indian NCV COC holders can now work on NCV coasts of other State Parties, subject to certain conditions.
- Conditions: Acceptance by concerned flag and coastal states, additional training, recruitment through INSA members or approved RPSL holders, no foreign-going voyages, and necessary endorsements.
2. Specimen of Undertaking
A specimen of the undertaking for engaging Indian NCV COC holders is enclosed for consideration of the flag State and coastal State.
STCW Code Section A-I/3 - Principles governing near-coastal voyages
Important Note
This facilitation is subject to review and may be withdrawn at any time by the Director General of Shipping & ex officio Addl. Secretary to the GOI.
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