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Certification of Marine Engineers for Near Coastal Voyage Vessels (NCV) & Bridging for Foreign Going Vessel, Upgradation Course for NCV Stream under STCW Convention as amended by 2010 Manila Amendments (Flow Diagrams)

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** **Applicable to:** **Marine Engineer Officers (NCV & FG Streams)** **
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** **Effective Date:** **08.07.2012** **
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** **Superseded Circulars:** **None** **
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Key Changes and Requirements

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1. Certification for NCV & Bridging for FG Stream

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Certification for Certificate of Competency (CoC) under STCW 2010 for NCV and Bridging for FG Stream will be as per the approved training, assessment, and examination specified by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).

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  • Certification Streams: NCV Stream upto 3000 kW, NCV Stream 3000 kW to 8000 kW, Certification as CEO and SEO on ships between 750 - 3000 kW, Foreign Going Streams under STCW Code Section A-Ill/2 (3000 kW and more) & Section A-Ill/3 (750 kW – 3000 kW).
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  • Flow Diagrams: Annexures I to IV explain progression in various streams.
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  • Upgradation Course: NCV Refresher & Updating Training from STCW 1995 to STCW 2010 (Annexure V).
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  • Syllabus: Detailed syllabus available in Annexure VI.
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2. Transition & Compliance

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All existing certificates will remain valid until 31st December 2016. After which, they will not be valid for sea service. Transition to the new certification scheme is mandatory.

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  • Compliance: All requirements are as per DGS guidelines.
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  • Validity: Certificates issued under the amended STCW Convention will be valid for sea service.
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