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Mandatory Bench Marking for pre-sea courses (Superseded by DGS Order 4 of 2016)
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs)
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
Training Circular No. 2 of 2004
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Mandatory Benchmarking for Pre-Sea Courses
Benchmarking is now compulsory for all pre-sea courses, including the 4 basic STCW courses.
- Existing Institutes: Must get courses benchmarked by 31st December, 2005 to avoid suspension from 1st January, 2006.
- New Institutes: Cannot advertise or get new course approvals without suitable benchmarking.
- Advertising: Institutes can only advertise if they have been graded for at least half of their courses, including all pre-sea and 4 basic STCW courses.
2. Inspections and Compliance
Benchmarking will be an important aspect during both scheduled and non-scheduled inspections.
Institutes must comply with the mechanism detailed in Training Circular No. 2 of 2004.
Important Note
Misconduct, including misrepresentation of benchmarking status, may result in action as per DGS Order 1 of 2003.
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