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Procedure for obtaining Foreign Going Certificate of Competency under STCW'95 for world-wide operation on ships of less than 3000 GT for holders of Near Coastal Voyages Certificates of Competency limited to BIMMS Area under STCW'95. Obsolete (Included in …
Applicable to:
Holders of Near Coastal Voyages Certificates of Competency limited to BIMMS Area under STCW'95
Effective Date:
April 7, 2006
Superseded Circulars:
Included in TEAP part A and B
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Procedure for Obtaining Foreign Going Certificate of Competency
Holders of Near Coastal Voyages Certificates of Competency limited to BIMMS Area under STCW'95 can obtain Foreign Going Certificate of Competency for worldwide operation on ships of less than 3000 GT.
- Eligibility: Holders of Certificates of Competency under Regulation II/1 or II/2 read alongwith Regulation I/3 of STCW'95 for near coastal voyages issued by Government of India with an endorsement from the Government of India.
- Application Steps:
- Complete an approved course on worldwide operation for ships of less than 3000 GT at operational/management level.
- Undergo an approved training course on Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) if not already done.
- Appear and pass the written and oral examination in the subject.
- Fees: Vary based on the rank (Second Mate, First Mate, or Master) and examination type (written or oral).
II/4 Certificate of Competency as Master of a foreign going ship (Master) at Management Level under Regulation II/2 of STCW'95 with limitation to work on ships of less than 3000 GT only.
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