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Attendance in preparatory course in lieu of updating and refresher course for revalidation of COC

Applicable to: Indian seafarers holding 2nd Mates/NWKO (NCV) and Mates Certificate of Competency (FG or NCV)
Effective Date: 1st May 2005

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Attendance in Preparatory Course — MS (STCW) Rule 10

Seafarers are no longer required to attend updating and refresher courses for revalidation of their 2nd Mates/NWKO (NCV) and Mates Certificate of Competency (FG or NCV) if they have already attended post-sea preparatory courses for Mates and Masters (FG or NCV) examinations.

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