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Security Training for Seafarers with designated Security Duties as per Section A- VI/6 (para 4, 5,& 6) of STCW 2010
Applicable to:
All seafarers and training institutes
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Mandatory Security Training — STCW 2010
All seafarers must complete security training by 31st December, 2013.
2. Training Institute Requirements
DGS-approved institutes must provide "Security Training for Seafarers" as part of their courses. No additional fee is to be charged.
- Duration: Minimum 1 day (8 lecture hours)
- Trainees per session: Maximum 20
- Course outline & timetable: Annex 3
- Teaching syllabus: Annex 4
3. Institute Approval & Fees
DGS-approved institutes can conduct the course. Processing fee: Rs 25,000/-
II/4 Certificate of Proficiency
Issued upon successful completion, format in Annex 2
Important Note
Special emphasis on Piracy and Armed Robbery training using Industry Guidelines on Best Management Practices Volume 3 (revised June 2010).
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