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Procedure for deletion of limitations / conditions in Certificate of Competency.
Applicable to:
Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs) and seafarers
Effective Date:
19.11.2010
Procedure for Deletion of Limitations/Conditions in Certificate of Competency
1. Eligibility and Application
A seafarer holding a Certificate of Competency (CoC) with limitations may apply for deletion of conditions after:
- Minimum sea service: Six months on a trading vessel (near coastal or foreign going, as applicable) in one rank lower or supernumerary capacity.
- Assessment: Submit service record and pass the required oral/written examinations at a designated assessment center.
2. Assessment Center's Role
Upon receiving the application, the assessment center shall:
- Verify: The seafarer's sea service on a trading vessel.
- Conduct: The required oral/written examinations.
3. Deletion of Limitations
If the candidate passes the examinations, the assessment center shall:
- Delete: The limitation on CoC pages 3 & 4 using a stamp.
- Endorse: The CoC with a statement of deletion and signature of the Examiner of Master and Mates.
- Forward: The candidate's record (Form 15) and endorsed CoC pages to the Examination Branch of the Directorate.
Specimen - Endorsement for deletion of limitation (attached)
Important Note
This procedure comes into effect from the date of issue of this circular.
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