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Seagoing service on board non trading cadet training ship. Certification and Watch keeping
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers pursuing B.Sc. (Nautical Science)
Effective Date:
29th April, 2008
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Seagoing Service on Non-Trading Cadet Training Ship
Seagoing service on non-trading cadet training ships can now be counted towards the required 12 months of sea service for certification as an officer in charge of navigation watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more.
- Eligible Service: Four months on a registered training ship, with at least one month of propelling period, and the remaining sea service on a trading ship, including a minimum of six months on a cargo trading ship.
- Assessment: The first four months are counted in full, any additional service up to six months is counted at half the rate, and service beyond six months is not counted.
II/4 Training on board the ship shall be approved by the Directorate General of Shipping.
Important Note
Training ships must be registered as "training ships" and dedicated for the purpose. The training programme must comply with the requirements of section A-II/1 of the STCW Code.
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