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STCW Certification of Indian Navy Personnel in accordance with Article IX of the Convention
**Summary of DGS Order 17 of 2022**
Applicable to:
Indian Navy Personnel
Effective Date:
2022-06-19
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice 06 of 2004, MS Notice 10 of 2004, MS Notice 10 of 2006, Flow Diagram I/1 of Rep A, Flow Diagram II/1-2, II/1-3 & II/1-4 of Rep A
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Transition Schemes for Indian Navy Personnel
Dedicated online system for application, assessment, and issuance of CoC/CoP for Indian Navy personnel.
- Stage 1: Apply for and obtain INDOS Number and CDC.
- Stage 2: Issuance of Basic and Advanced Safety Course certificates by Directorate based on Indian Navy certification or completion at approved MTI.
- Stage 3: Indian Navy certification for completion of education, training, and sea service for assessment and issuance of CoP.
- Stage 4: Apply for written and oral exam, appear, and pass to obtain CoC.
2. Bridge Courses and CoC Examinations
Bridge courses and CoC examinations to be conducted by Directorate General of Shipping & Allied Offices.
- Bridge Course Annexure: Subject, number of hours, written paper, and orals for each course.
II/4 Indian Navy Certificate for Completion of Training in Basic and Advanced Safety Courses
Important Note
It is the responsibility of the Directorate and Indian Navy to adopt any changes to STCW Convention, including modifications to existing courses, addition of new courses, or changes in STCW Rules.
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