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Procedure for obtaining Certificate of Competency as "Master of a Home-Trade Ship (below 3,000 gross tonnage) limited to service on "the coast of India and its surrounding Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Offshore Support Vessel" under STCW 95 for serving…
Procedure for Obtaining Certificate of Competency as Master of Offshore Support Vessel
1. Eligibility and Certificate Type
Indian Naval Officers serving/retired are eligible for the "Master of a Home-Trade Ship (below 3,000 gross tonnage) limited to service on "the coast of India and its surrounding Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Offshore Support Vessel" under STCW 95 and MS (STCW) Rules, 1998.
- Certificate Type: Master of a Home-Trade Ship (below 3,000 gross tonnage) limited to service on Offshore Support Vessels
2. Sea Service and Training Requirements
Minimum 54 months sea-going service, including 24 months as independent bridge watch-keeping officer, and a full Naval watch-keeping certificate are required.
- Sea Service: 54 months, including 24 months as independent bridge watch-keeping officer
- Training: Modular courses, preparatory course, written examination, "Hands on Training" on OSV, oral examination
- PSSR, AFF, PSCRB, MC, SSO, ROC, ARPA, RANSCO, ECDIS, GMDSS, SMS
3. Examination and Certification Procedure
Assessment of sea service, modular courses, preparatory course, written examination, "Hands on Training" on OSV, oral examination, and issuance of Certificate of Competency.
- Written Examination: 3 hours, passing percentage 60%, conducted every alternate month
- Oral Examination: Passing percentage 60%, conducted once a month at SCI, Mumbai
Ex-Naval officers holding the certificate of competency issued under this MS Notice may have options open for career progression on vessels of other type, size, and area of operation upon fulfillment of further training, sea service/experience, and certification.
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