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Certification of ratings forming part of a navigational / engineering watch (Included in TEAP A, Section III/12)
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers and companies
Effective Date:
1st May, 2007
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Mandatory Rating Training Record Book
From 1st May, 2007, oral examinations for deck and engine ratings will be waived, and the 'rating training record book' will be mandatory.
- Download: Training record book from the Directorate website.
- Training: Ensure ratings are trained by the Navigational/Engineering Officer on board ship.
- Certification: The record book must be signed by the training officer and countersigned by the Master, Chief Officer/Engineer, and the Company's Authorized Representative.
2. Assessment and Examinations
Assessment will be based on sea service certificates, approved rating training record book, and pre-sea course certificates. Oral examinations will not be held after 30th April, 2007.
- Examinations: MMDs will conduct assessments as per existing examination rules.
- Relaxation: For ratings who signed off before 1st May, 2007, MMDs may base assessment on pre-sea course certificates and sea service certificates for a period not exceeding four months after the issue of this circular.
II/4 and III/8 — Assessment details for ratings forming part of a navigational/engine room watch
Important Note
Companies must ensure all ratings signing off after 1st May, 2007 have a duly filled-in training record book certified as detailed above.
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