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Service time on "Floating Storage & Ofloading Vessel"(FSOs)
Applicable to:
Master and Mates
Effective Date:
January 22, 2004
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Service Time on FSOs for COC Revalidation
Service on FSOs counts at half rate, up to a maximum of 6 months for 12 months or more sea service. Restricted revalidation can be issued if full service is on FSOs.
- Maximum duration: 6 months
- Restricted revalidation: If full service is on FSOs
2. Service Time on FSOs for Qualifying Sea Going Service
Limited sea going service up to a maximum of 18 months can be awarded at 2/3 of actual service on FSOs towards NWKO (NCV) stream only.
- Maximum duration: 18 months
- Remaining service: Must be performed as per rules, including 6 months of Navigational Watch keeping on trading vessels
3. No Credit Towards Sea Going Service
No credit will be granted under certain circumstances, including if the FSO is not a converted vessel or does not have required features, or towards qualifying sea service for management level examination or foreign going COCs.
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