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Instructions for assessment for final evaluation

Applicable to: Engineering candidates and training institutions
Effective Date: 1st July 2000
Superseded Circulars: DYCS Instructions to Examiners Circular 014, Issue No. 00, Dated: 19 April 2000

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Decentralized Issue of TAR and OICEW Books

The issue of Training and Record (TAR) books and Officer-in-Charge Engineering Watch (OICEW) books will now be decentralized and issued from three centers: Mumbai, Calcutta, and Chennai.

  • Serial Numbers: Each center will maintain serial numbers for OICEW and Engineer Apprentices as per specified formats.
  • Stamping: Each TAR book must be stamped in a specified manner. A sample stamping is enclosed.

2. Application Process

Companies or manning agents applying for issue of OICEW and TAR books must:

  • Keep: Specimen signatures of authorized personnel at the centers.
  • Enclose: A copy of relevant pages of EXN-45 and a DD of Rs. 100/- payable to the local MMD.
  • Return: The yellow sheets of the TAR book to the issuing center after completion.
II/4  TAR Book Categories
  • 1. GME One year ashore course (Scheme 'A')
  • 2. GME Six months ashore + Six months on ship course (Scheme 'B')
  • 3. 10 + 2 Entry Course 4 years course ashore
  • 4. 10 + 2 A.T.S. course One year ashore + 9 months at sea + 9 months ashore
  • 5. Diploma Holder in Mechanical/Shipbuilding Engineering 2 years course
  • 6. Training Manuals for all courses
  • 7. O.I.C.E.W. TAR Book for Foreign Going Vessels (Class IV Part 'A' holders)
  • 8. O.I.C.E.W. TAR Book for Near Coastal Voyages Vessels

3. Annual Return

Annual return of TAR books issued must be enclosed to the Directorate by the 1st week of January of the forthcoming year.

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