Near Coastal Vessels (NCV) Deck and Engine Cadet Scheme Obsolete (Included in TEAP part A and B)

Applicable to: Ship owners, Managers, Masters of vessels engaged in Near Coastal Vessels (NCV) trade

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. NCV Cadet Scheme Introduction

This notice introduces the Near Coastal Vessels (NCV) Deck and Engine Cadet Scheme, aligning with foreign going ships in international trade. Trainees under this scheme are considered as trainee officers under the Tonnage Tax Scheme.

2. NCV Cadet Scheme Details

NCV certification is limited for working on Near Coastal Vessels. Pre-sea training and required minimum education, familiarization is a prerequisite, followed by Structured Shipboard Training Programme (SSTP) at sea.

Eligibility: Age 18-25, Xth Pass, Medical fitness, Basic safety training, Pre-sea GP rating training (min. 60% marks), For Engineering scheme, eligible streams from 1N to 6N.
NCV Certification: 18 months qualifying sea service with SSTP, prescribed post-sea courses, and passing relevant examinations.

SSTP: Training responsibility of company training officer, approved record book, periodic returns, on-board monitoring.

3. Certification

NCV certificate may have limitations based on ship type and service. NWKO (NCV) certificate without limitations requires 6 months service on trading ship and passing relevant examinations.

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