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Revised Course Curriculum for One Year Marine Engineering Course (8 Months Training ashore & 4 Months Training onboard)
Applicable to:
All training institutes, employers (ship owners and manning agencies)
Effective Date:
1st July, 2012
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Course Curriculum Update — STCW 2010 Manila Amendments
The course curriculum for One Year Marine Engineering Course (8 Months Training ashore & 4 Months Training onboard) has been revised to comply with the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention.
- Course Duration: 1960 hours (8 months ashore, 4 months onboard)
- Course Objective: To impart training for safe engineering watch-keeping duties and develop quality marine engineers.
- Evaluation: Periodic evaluation to match curriculum objectives, including theoretical knowledge, practical skills, team spirit, and leadership qualities.
2. Transitional Provisions
Candidates starting Pre-Sea courses after 1st July 2012 will follow the revised curriculum. Those starting before will need to upgrade their course or provide documentary evidence of STCW 2010 compliance.
Annexures: Course outline and syllabus for the revised course
Important Note
Training institutes are expected to follow these guidelines strictly.
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