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Continued Professional Competence of seafarers in possession of Certificate of Competency of the nautical discipline.
Applicable to:
All seafarers holding Certificate of Competency (COC) in nautical discipline.
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
NT/Exam Circular no. 01 of 2018
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Continued Professional Competence (CPC)
CPC is required for all COC holders in nautical discipline. It is established as per STCW Convention and revalidates COCs.
2. Company Responsibilities
Companies must provide texts of recent changes in national and international regulations to seafarers for updating their knowledge.
- Action: Ensure texts are provided and issue CPC certificates to seafarers.
- Requirement: At least two CPC certificates in a 5-year period covering IMO, ILO, and other international developments.
3. Seminar Attendance and CPC Certificate
Seafarers without CPC certificates must attend at least two seminars in a 5-year period conducted by professional bodies or maritime information service providers.
Annex: Certificate of Continued Professional Competence format
Important Note
CPC certificates must be presented during COC revalidation from 01.07.2023 onwards.
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