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Rationalised manning requirement and engagement of B.Sc. (Nautical) trainees for completion of on-Board Training on Indian ships, at owners' option
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, ship owners, and companies
Effective Date:
2012-04-26
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Rationalised Manning Requirements — for completion of on-Board Training
Ship owners may engage B.Sc. (Nautical) trainees to complete on-Board Training on Indian ships.
- Option: Ship owners may choose to engage trainees for on-Board Training.
II/4 Trainee engagement for on-Board Training
2. Compliance and Application
Ship owners and companies must comply with the new manning requirements and engage trainees as per the given option.
- Compliance: Mandatory for ship owners and companies.
- Application: No application process mentioned; compliance through engagement of trainees.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in legal action as per the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
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