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Revised Circular on Security Training for Seafarers with designated Security Duties as per Section A VI/6 (Para 4, 5 & 6) of STCW 2010

**Summary of DGS Circular 27 of 2012: Revised Circular on Security Training for Seafarers**
Applicable to: All Indian seafarers with designated security duties
Effective Date: 04.07.2012
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Mandatory Security Training

All seafarers must complete security training by 31.12.2013 to comply with STCW 2010.

  • Training Duration: Minimum 1.5 days (2.5 hours)
  • Training Content: Annex 4 (Detailed Teaching Syllabus)
  • Training Providers: DGS-approved pre-sea training institutes and institutes authorized for "Ship Security Officer" course

2. Certificate of Proficiency

Upon successful completion, a "Certificate of Proficiency in Security Training for Seafarers with designated Security Duties" will be issued.

Format: Annex 2

II/4  Special emphasis on Piracy and Armed Robbery related training
Important Note

All institutes must comply with DGS stipulated maximum teaching hours and teacher-student ratio. Load matrix to be submitted to respective Academic Council and Training Branch of the Directorate.

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