Sea Time Requirement for Deck Cadets undertaking one year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc degree programme in association with IGNOU or six months pre sea training at DGS approved training institutes. Obsolete (Included in TEAP part A and B)

Applicable to: Deck Cadets

Effective Date: 2005-10-21

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Sea Time Requirements

The following sea time requirements apply for Deck Cadets undertaking the one-year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to a B.Sc degree programme in association with IGNOU or six months pre-sea training at DGS-approved training institutes.

Pre-Sea Stage: 12 months at training institute, credited with 36 credits upon completion of semester 1 and 2.
Sea Service: At least 18 months on board ships, completing semesters 3 to 5, and credited with 54 credits upon successful completion.
Post-Sea Education: 4 months in approved training institutes, followed by COC examination for Second Mate (F.G).

2. Examination and Sea Time Remission

Cadets who fail to pass any of the first five semesters may repeat examinations. Those who do not pass any semester require 30 months of sea time. Cadets with 6-month pre-sea training may get 12 months sea time remission with approved distance learning programmes.

II/4 Sea Time Remission for Pre-Sea Trained Cadets

Eligible: Cadets with 6-month pre-sea training
Remission: 12 months sea time with approved distance learning programmes
Ineligible: Cadets without structure training after pre-sea training require 36 months sea time

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