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Chief Mate NCV,training institutes

Applicable to: Training Institutes conducting Chief Mate NCV (Phase I) Course
Effective Date: 01.05.2004
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Course Details and Duration

This circular introduces guidelines for the Chief Mate NCV (Phase I) Course, effective from 01.05.2004. The course aims to meet the standards specified in STCW 95 and covers part of the education and training required under Regulation II/2.

  • Course Duration: 12 weeks
  • Course Outline: As per Appendix M-II/2 A of META Manual Vol. II
  • Detailed Teaching Syllabus: As per Appendix M-II/2 A of META Manual Vol. II

2. Institute Approval and Candidate Eligibility

Only institutes that have satisfactorily conducted the Second Mate FG course for at least a year are eligible for approval to conduct this course.

  • Entry Standards: Comply with the eligibility criteria specified in Rule 14(2) (i) & (ii) of M.S. (STCW) Rules 1998 and Section M-II/2 of META Manual Vol. I
  • Required Attendance: Minimum 90%, but may be reduced to 75% in exceptional cases with proper records and approval
II/4  List of library books and technical equipment required
Annexure 1 - List of library books
Annexure 2 - Forms of Certificate to be issued
Important Note

Training institutes are expected to follow these guidelines in letter and spirit.

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