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Electrical officer not in possession of 12 months sea-service prior to 01.01.2012 - Eligible for admission into the four months Pre-Sea Electro Technical Officers Course.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers
Effective Date:
02.06.2015
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Eligibility for Pre-Sea ETO Course
Seafarers who started their sea service as Electrical Officers before 01.01.2012, but didn't complete 12 months of sea service by that date, are now eligible for the four-month Pre-Sea Electro Technical Officers Course.
- Eligibility: Started sea service as EO before 01.01.2012, possess Indian CDC as EO before that date.
- Course Duration: Four months pre-sea ETO course
- Age & Educational Qualifications: Not applicable for this category
- Medical Standards: Must be met as per M.S. (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended
2. Ex-Indian Navy Personnel
Ex-Indian Navy personnel must complete 30 months sea service in the electrical branch, followed by 6 months in the Merchant Navy, and a 3-week bridging course.
Note: TAR book is not required for ETO examination eligibility.
Approved Institutes: Maritime Training Institutes approved for conduct of pre-sea ETO Course
Important Note
The above provisions are not applicable to those who started sea service or obtained CDC as Electrical Officer on or after 01.01.2012.
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