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Revision of syllabus for Nautical competency courses leading to COC examination
Applicable to:
All Nautical Training Institutes, INSA, MASSA, FOSMA, and internal/external examiners
Effective Date:
2024-02-06
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Syllabus Revision Committee
A committee has been formed to review and revise the syllabus for Nautical competency courses leading to COC examinations.
- Terms of Reference: Reviewing the current syllabus, identifying areas for improvement, aligning with latest STCW revisions, enhancing course effectiveness, and providing inputs to the STCW revision committee.
- Composition: The committee comprises 23 members, including Capt. Anish Joseph as Chairman, Capt. Ravi Singh Sikarwar as Convenor, and other Nautical Surveyors, Principal Officers, and representatives from various maritime training institutes and associations.
- Timeline: The committee is required to submit the first interim report by 30th September 2024.
2. Stakeholder Participation
Interested persons from training institutes or stakeholders may indicate their availability to provide inputs to the Chairman or Convenor of the Committee.
Important Note
All Nautical Training Institutes, INSA, MASSA, FOSMA, and internal/external examiners are urged to cooperate and provide necessary inputs to the committee to ensure the syllabus revision process is comprehensive and effective.
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