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Prohibition on Conduct of Maritime Training in India by Foreign Maritime Administrations or Authorized Entities Without Prior Approval of the Director General of Shipping - reg.
Applicable to:
All foreign maritime administrations, authorized entities, and Indian stakeholders
Effective Date:
01.08.2025
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Prohibition on Unauthorized Training
No foreign government, maritime administration, or entity shall conduct, promote, authorize, or deliver maritime training in India leading to issuance of CoC and CoP under STCW Convention without prior written approval of the Director General of Shipping.
- Applicable Training: STCW courses leading to issuance of CoC and CoP, including online or distance learning accessible in India
2. Consequences of Violation
- Blacklisting: Indian institutions, agents, or seafarers involved may be blacklisted
- Legal Action: Referral to enforcement authorities under MS Act and IT Act
- Certification Rejection: Certifications or training outcomes from unauthorized courses may be rejected
3. Application for Approval
Foreign maritime administrations intending to conduct maritime training in India must submit a formal proposal to the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai.
- Details Required: Course outline, compliance with STCW standards, institutional and trainer credentials, location and mode of delivery, partnership details with any DGS approved institutes
II/4 Existing unauthorized training must stop immediately and details must be submitted to DGS for scrutiny and further investigation.
Important Note
This order is issued in the interest of maintaining the sanctity, sovereignty, and international credibility of India's maritime training system.
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