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Instruction for timely issue of COC (Soft Cover) (EXN-16)
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
08 June 2001
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Certificate of Competency (COC) Issuance
The Directorate is issuing "soft covers" to seafarers who have upgraded their certificates and to "Blue chit (EXN-16)" holders. "Blue chits" will no longer be issued.
- Action: Ensure you have your "soft cover" COC if your contract covers the crucial date of 1st February, 2002.
- Deadline: "Soft covers" should be ready for all joining sea from June, 2001.
2. Certificate Validity and Exchange
The validity of the "soft cover" is 5 years. It will be replaced by a High Security "hard cover" in due course. "Soft cover" certificates can be exchanged for "Blue chits" already issued.
II/4 Results up to and including April 2001 should be forwarded for approval and issuance of certificates.
Important Note
Strict adherence to the time schedule for examinations as detailed in Instruction to Examiners Circular 026 dated 20th December 2000 is mandatory.
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