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Guidelines - Second Mate(FG) Course.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Course Details and Requirements
The Second Mate (FG) Course aims to meet the standards of competence specified in Section A-II/1 of the STCW 95. It is applicable from 1st December 2004 onwards.
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Attendance: Minimum 90%, but may be reduced to 75% in exceptional cases
- Class Size: Maximum 40 students per class, sub-divided into groups of not more than 8 students per instructor for practical work
2. Faculty Requirements
For a class of maximum 40 students, not less than two Master Mariners (including the course in-charge) shall be the regular (full time) faculty. At least 50% of the lectures should be delivered by regular (full time) faculty members.
- Course In-charge: Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign Going Ship, at least 5 years service on Merchant ships, at least one year as Master, and at least four years of experience as a regular faculty member in Competency Courses
- Faculty Members: Certificate of Competency as Master of a Foreign Going Ship, at least 5 years service on Merchant ships, at least one year as Master, and at least three years of experience as a regular faculty member in Competency Courses
Students falling short of the required attendance, or unsuccessful in their Internal Assessment Tests, must not be given the certificate or any similar certificate that could be mistaken for such a certificate.
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