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Conversion of Certificate of Service as (Master (FG) to appropriate certificate of competency as Chief Mate(FG) or 2nd Mate (FG) under STCW'95 Counsel appearing in Transfer
Applicable to:
Ex-Naval Officers holding Certificate of Service as Master (FG)
Effective Date:
May 14, 2004
Superseded Circulars:
The Merchant Shipping (Examination of Master & Mates) Rules, 1985
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Conversion to Chief Mate (FG) or 2nd Mate (FG) — STCW'95
Officers holding Certificate of Service as Master (FG) sailing as Chief Mate/2nd Mate can convert to appropriate certificate of competency under STCW'95.
- Eligible candidates: Ex-Naval Officers in possession of Certificate of Service (COS) with varying sea-going experience.
- Requirements: Completion of approved training and assessment programme, modular courses, and oral assessment by a panel of examiners.
- Certification: Chief Mate (FG) or 2nd Mate (FG) certificate of competency (COC) with or without endorsement.
II/4 Training and assessment programme details can be found on the CMMI website.
2. Deadlines and Compliance
Officers must complete the required training and assessment programme by 31st January 2002 to be eligible for the new certificate of competency.
Important Note
Candidates who have completed modular courses before 1st March 2001 will be accepted as having successfully completed the modular courses.
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