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Clarification on MSN 04 of 2022 dated 04.04.2022 regarding Continued Professional Competence of Seafarers in possession of Certificate of Competency (CoC) of nautical discipline.
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers with FG/FCV grade CoC of nautical discipline
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Clarifications on MSN 04 of 2022 for Continued Professional Competence
1. Seminar Conduct & Approval
Seminars can be conducted online. MTIs conducting the course do not require DGS approval.
- Online seminars: Allowed
- MTI approval: Not required
2. Seminar Conductors & Duration
RPSL companies cannot conduct seminars. ICCSA can conduct seminars if it covers MSN requirements. Duration should not exceed 8 hours.
- RPSL companies: Cannot conduct seminars
- ICCSA: Can conduct seminars if covers MSN requirements
- Duration: Max 8 hours
3. Eligibility, Participants & Topics
Applicable to all FG/FCV grade CoC holders. Online sessions max 24 participants. Topics include latest developments and casualty incidents.
- Eligibility: FG/FCV grade CoC holders
- Participants (online): Max 24
- Topics: Latest developments, casualty incidents
4. Seminar Interval
Two seminars required within 5 years.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in suspension/cancellation of CoC. Contact DGS for further guidance.
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