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Clarifications regarding qualifying sea service requirements for NCV Certification of candidates for examination and revalidation purposes. (Refer TEAP A, Flow Diagrams III/11-5 & 11-6)
Applicable to:
Candidates for NCV Certification and Revalidation
Effective Date:
23rd December, 2008
Superseded Circulars:
Instructions to Examiners Circular 77 (2004) & 80 (2004)
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Condoning of Sea Service on Larger Ships
Applications received until 23.12.2008 with sea service on ships with propulsion power more than 3000 kW or outside NCV area are condoned.
2. Clarification on Sea Service Requirements
- MEO Class IV (NCV): 6 months, 4 months propelling time, less than 3000 kW, NCV area
- MEO Class III (NCV-SEO & CEO): 1 year, 9 months propelling time, less than 3000 kW, NCV area
3. Sea Service Acceptance Rates
- Dredgers, OSV/MSV/SV, Indian Lakes/Rivers (within limits): Full/half rate based on conditions
- Ships less than 750 kW: Half rate
4. Revalidation Requirements
1 year approved sea-going service on ships operating in NCV (BIMMS Area), less than 3000 kW
5. Insufficient Training/Sea Service
Candidates must complete deficient sea service/training before certification
Important Note
This circular repeals Instructions to Examiners Circular 77 (2004) & 80 (2004)
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