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Issue of COC (Soft Cover) as per STCW 95 the Certificate for purposes of revalidation

Applicable to: Examiners, Candidates (MEO Class I, II, IV)
Effective Date: 10 August 2001
Superseded Circulars: None explicitly stated

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Certificate Issuance Changes

From April 2000, hard cover certificates (STCW 78) are no longer issued. Instead, EXN-16 is issued for revalidation and upgrade purposes.

  • EXN-16: Issued for candidates who passed from April 2000 onwards for revalidation and upgrade.

2. New Examination Process

For new examinations held August 2001 onwards, EXN-16 is not issued. Instead, EXN-3 Form 15 is forwarded weekly with enclosures.

  • Enclosures: Answer sheets, oral marks, upgradation certificate, STCW modular course certificates, Annex I of EXN-3 (Form 15).
EXN-15R, EXN-37BC, Form 15, Form 1, Form 2:
Important Note

Ensure timely delivery of STCW 95 (Soft cover) Certificates to candidates.

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