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Guidelines for Conducting Bridging Course for Existing Electrical Officers to Electro - Technical Officers for Merchant Ships (Included in TEAP A Section III/14, TEAP B III/9A)

Applicable to: Existing Electrical Officers
Effective Date: 6th September, 2011
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. New Course Guidelines

The IMO has amended the STCW 78 to include new education and training programs for Electro-Technology. The DG Shipping has formulated guidelines for a bridging course to convert existing Electrical Officers to Electro-Technical Officers.

2. Course Approval and Fee

To approve the course, a proposal along with a processing fee of Rs.25,000/- is required.

  • Processing Fee: Rs.25,000/-
Note: The guidelines come into force from the date of issue of this guideline.
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