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Training & Assessment Record Book (TAR Book)

Applicable to: All maritime training institutes and shipping companies
Effective Date: December 19, 2003
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Training & Assessment Record Book (TAR Book)

Every candidate is provided with an approved TAR Book at the beginning of their training, covering pre-sea training records and qualifying sea-going service.

  • Endorsement: Duly endorsed by the Chief Engineer Officer/Second Engineer Officer on ships.
  • Completion: Completion of TAR Book does not constitute official assessment unless examined by an examiner of engineers.

2. Submission of TAR Book

All maritime training institutes and shipping companies are to submit the progress report (TAR Book) directly to the respective Examination/Assessment Centers at Mercantile Marine Departments, Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai.

The procedure of sending the TAR Book to D.G. Shipping has been discontinued with immediate effect.

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