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Revised course curriculum for the Master (NCV) – Advanced Shipboard Management course
Applicable to:
All approved maritime training institutes and seafarers
Effective Date:
1st May 2025
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Course Curriculum Update
The syllabus for the Advanced Shipboard Management (ASM) course for Master (NCV) has been reviewed and updated to incorporate all amendments to the STCW Convention, including the 2010 Manila Amendments.
- Duration: 1.5 months (180 hours)
- Topics: Includes Indian Merchant Shipping Act, safety of the ship, crew, and passengers, economics of sea transport, international maritime legislation, and more.
2. Implementation and Compliance
All approved maritime training institutes are expected to adhere to these guidelines from 1st May 2025 onwards. The revised course shall commence from the 1st working day of the month prescribed in the Annual Time Table.
- Institutes: Must update their course content and schedules to reflect the changes.
- Seafarers: Should ensure they attend the updated course to maintain their certification.
II/4 Annexures
- Annexure I - Revised Syllabus
- Annexure 2 - Standard Format for Certificate of Course Completion
- Annexure 3 - List of Library Books, Publications, and Reference Materials
Important Note
Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in non-recognition of certificates and potential penalties under the Merchant Shipping Act.
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