Draft EAC Circular on Near Coastal Voyage (NCV) Engine cadet scheme for General Purpose (GP) Rating to Marine Engineer Officer Class-IV - NCV certifications

Applicable to: General Purpose (GP) Ratings aspiring to be Marine Engineer Officer Class-IV (NCV)

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: DGS Order No. 9 of 2024

Key Changes and Requirements

To qualify for the Marine Engineer Officer Class-IV (NCV) Certificate of Competency (CoC), GP Ratings must meet the following criteria:

Education: Higher Secondary Certificate (12th Std) with PCM and 50% in English, or 2-year I.T.I. course with 50% aggregate marks and 40% in English.
Training: Complete GP Rating course from a DGMA-approved MTI and pass the exit exam. Complete all mandatory STCW basic safety training courses and meet medical fitness standards.
Sea Service: Complete 12 months of approved seagoing service as an Engine Cadet, including 6 months of engine-room watchkeeping duties. Service period reduced to 6 months for diploma holders in mechanical/electrical engineering.

After completing the required sea service, candidates must:

Courses: Complete preparatory and modular courses, including Marine Engineer Officer Class-IV (NCV) preparatory course, advanced fire fighting, survival craft, medical first aid, and any other prescribed courses.
Assessment: Obtain a testimonial from the Chief Engineer and endorsement by the Master and company/RPS. Appear for written and oral examinations within 2 years of completing the preparatory course.

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