Course module for implementation of Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005 Spreading awareness among Indian seafarers thereof.

Applicable to: All training institutes

Effective Date: 1st August, 2006

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Course Implementation

All training institutes must commence a new course module for all Pre-Sea Training Courses in session as of 1st August, 2006, and those starting thereafter.

Action: Implement the enclosed course module for Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005.
Duration: 3 hours of lecture, to be delivered at least one month before course completion.

2. Examination and Certification

Include suitable questions from the course module in the Exit Examination for ratings and final examination for Deck and Engine Cadets.

Endorse certificates with the following statement: "The candidate has undergone the course module implemented for implementation of Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules, 2005, the relevant provisions of M.S. Act 1958 and Articles of Agreement."

II/4 Course Outline

MS Act 1958: 0.5 hours
Recruitment and Placement Rules – 2005: 1 hour
Article of Agreement (Indian Ships): 0.5 hours
Article of Agreement (Foreign Flag Ship): 0.5 hours
Objective Type Test: 0.5 hours

Important Note

Compliance with the above is mandatory for all training institutes.

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