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Guidelines for conducting Pre-sea Training for Personnel to man Dredger vessels, Tugs, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages [NCV] (withdrawn by M.S. Notice 01 of 2014)
**MS Notice 4 of 2010 Summary**
Applicable to:
Dredger vessels, Tugs, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages (NCV)
Effective Date:
20th April, 2010
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New Pre-sea Training Scheme
Introduces a new pre-sea training course for the dredging industry to address acute manpower shortage.
- Duration: 6 months
- Training Period: 8 hours/day, 6 days/week
- Entry Qualifications: Minimum Xth Standard, physically fit, age 17.5 to 25 years, ITI qualification preferred
2. Training Course Outline
Covers nautical and engineering subjects, including practical training and assessments.
II/4 Nautical (Hrs) - Engineering (Hrs)
Introduction and Mathematics - 24 - 24
Meteorology - 24 - 12
Navigation - 80 - 64
Chart Work - 24 - 96
Important Note
This training scheme is task-based with a greater emphasis on practical training. It aims to develop competent personnel for dredger, tug, and offshore support vessels operating on NCV.
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