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ugmentation of Fire prevention and fire-fighting course to include fire- fighting competencies for basic training for oil / chemical and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations
Applicable to:
Training Institutes approved by DGS for 'fire prevention and fire-fighting Course'
Effective Date:
12.01.2012
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Augmentation of Fire Prevention and Fire-fighting Course — STCW 2010 Manila Amendments
The existing 'fire prevention and fire-fighting Course' will be augmented to include practical aspects of 'carry out fire-fighting operations' for oil, chemical, and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations.
- Training Institutes: Must upgrade facilities and equipment to impart the above training and forward compliance report to DGS within 3 months.
- Candidates: Must provide documentary evidence of the above training for basic level endorsement under STCW 2010.
Annexure I — Competencies to be included in the course
Annexure II — Additional document for candidates
Important Note
All fire prevention and fire-fighting courses must comply with this circular within 6 months of its issue.
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