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Advance Fire Fighting Course Certificate Fire Fighting Courses as a result of which certain restrictions
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
21st Sep. 2001
Superseded Circulars:
Vide letter No.ENG/EXAM-43(14)/94 dated 30.3.94 and vide circular letter No. ENG/MISC-43(10)/96 dated 13th August 1998
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Eligibility Criteria
To enroll in the Advanced Fire Fighting Course, seafarers must meet the following criteria:
- Serving Seafarer: Must produce documents proving current employment at sea.
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Course (FPFF): Must have attended an approved FPFF course.
2. Exemptions
Exemptions from the FPFF course requirement are granted to:
- Naval Personnel: With a valid identity card or discharge book.
- Serving Seafarers: In possession of an approved certificate of competency/proficiency for near coastal/foreign going ships.
II/4 Eligibility for Operational Level Shipboard Job
Important Note
The onus is on the institutes conducting the advance course to verify that the seafarer has gainfully served at sea prior to undergoing the advance course.
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