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Procedure for obtaining replacement Certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers
Applicable to:
Ship Security Officers holding DGS approved certificates issued before 31st December, 2007
Effective Date:
4th January, 2008
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Application Process
Officers can apply for a replacement Certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers in the STCW format from the DGS approved Maritime Training Institute that issued the original certificate.
- Documents required: Self-attested photocopy of the original certificate, two recent passport size photographs, two separate specimen signatures on paper measuring 10 cm x 3 cm each.
- Application fee: Rs.50/- payable to the training institute by a demand draft.
- Postal details: A self-addressed envelope of A4 size with requisite postal stamps.
2. Institute Obligations
DGS approved Maritime Training Institutes must:
- Record keeping: Maintain a record of any replacement certificates issued.
- Communication: Immediately communicate the information to the INDOS Cell of the Directorate by Email to lbsindos@vsnl.net.
Important Note
This notice is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
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