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Scheme for Deck Ratings to appear for Second Mate (Foreign-going) Examination having educational qualification of 10 + 2 (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). Obsolete (Included in TEAP part A and B)
Applicable to:
Deck Ratings
Effective Date:
25th September, 2008
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Entry Qualifications
To appear for the Second Mate (Foreign-going) Examination, candidates must:
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) with minimum 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th level.
- Age: Minimum 18 years.
2. Sea Service Requirement
Candidates must have:
- Sea Service: 36 months, including 6 months of bridge watch-keeping duties. This can be reduced to 24 months if candidates have completed a Structured Shipboard Training Programme.
II/4 Competency Course for Second Mate (Foreign-going)
3. Examination and Certification
Candidates must pass:
- Written Examination: Six papers in three functions, including signals.
- Oral Examination: All three functions.
Upon completion, candidates will be awarded a Certificate of Competency as Second Mate of a Foreign Going Ship.
Important Note
Candidates who have successfully completed pre-sea training as deck ratings or general purpose ratings are exempted from the screening course and its written examination.
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