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Expansion of Examination Centers (Nautical) activities The matter has been examined with concern and to address this issue

Applicable to: Nautical candidates
Effective Date: 1st November 2010

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Additional Examination Centers

Additional examination centers have been declared for oral examinations:

  • MMD, Kandla: CoC grades up to Master (FG)
  • MMD, Jamnagar: CoC grades up to Mate (FG) or Master (NCV)
  • MMD, Goa: CoC grades up to Mate (FG) or Master (NCV)
  • MMD, New Mangalore: CoC grades up to 2nd Mate (FG) or NWKO (NCV)

2. Eligibility and Preference

Candidates must meet certain conditions to appear for orals at these centers:

  • (i) Appeared for written exam, completed modular courses, and eligible for orals
  • (ii) NCV candidates who have passed all written exams
  • (iii) B.Sc (Nautical) candidates exempted from written exams

Eligible candidates will get out-of-turn preference for booking exam dates and first preference on the day of examination.

NCV  and B.Sc (Nautical) candidates can file applications directly.
Other  candidates can request transfer of Form-15 to the applicable MMD.
MMDs  should develop working modalities, process approvals for external examiners, and provide services for CoC revalidation and endorsements.
Clarifications  can be sought from the Examination, Assessment and Certification (EAC) Branch, Nautical Wing of the Directorate.
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