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Discontinuation of Exit Exams for Refresher Courses
Applicable to:
All Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs)
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Circular 17 of 2020, DGS Order 20 of 2020, DGS Order 11 of 2022
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Discontinuation of Exit Exams
Exit exams for the following refresher courses are discontinued:
- Refresher in: Personal Survival Techniques (PST), Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB), Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Medical Care, Medical First Aid, and Updating Training Course for Engineers
2. Internal Assessments and Record Keeping
MTIs must conduct internal assessments for the discontinued exit exam refresher courses and maintain comprehensive records of candidate performance.
Records must be available for inspection and auditing by the Directorate as needed.
Important Note
MTIs are directed to comply with these changes with immediate effect.
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