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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 DGS approved training institutes
Effective Date: Immediate, applies to trainees passing out from 27.12.2011 onwards
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Mandatory Security Training

All seafarers must complete security training with designated duties by 31st December, 2013.

2. Institute Responsibilities

DGS approved institutes must integrate "Security Training for Seafarers" into all pre-sea courses, with no additional fee.

  • Duration: Minimum 1 day (8 lecture hours)
  • Trainees per session: Maximum 20
  • Course outline & timetable: Annex 3
  • Syllabus: Annex 4
  • Faculty: Approved members with military or security force background

3. Course Approval & Fees

DGS approved institutes for "Ship Security Officer" and "Competency/Preparatory courses" can conduct the security training. Processing fee: Rs 25,000/-

II/4  Certificate of Proficiency
Issued upon successful completion, format in Annex 2
Important Note

All other requirements as per DGS Guidelines. This circular enters into force immediately.

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