Blog Preview
Extension of Certificates of Competence and Certificate of Proficiency.
Applicable to:
All Indian Seafarers
Effective Date:
09.08.2021
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of Certificates
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has extended the validity of Certificates of Competence (CoC) and Certificates of Proficiency (CoP) for Indian seafarers until 31 December 2022 or one contract, whichever is earlier.
- Eligibility: All seafarers, irrespective of previous extensions, can benefit from this order.
- Conditions:
- Seafarers ashore must join a ship on or prior to 31 December 2021.
- Seafarers on ships with expiring certificates can extend until contract completion or 31 December 2022, but not if they sign off after certificate expiry.
- Seafarers on ships with no previous extensions can join their next ship within 120 days of sign-off or prior to 31 March 2022.
Regulation I/4 - Verification of continued professional competence by shipowners or Recognized Personnel Service Limited (RPSL) companies.
Important Note
Seafarers must ensure they meet the continuous professional competence requirements as per the STCW Convention, Regulation I/11.
Want to learn and share your knowledge about the maritime world?
Explore the Blog app on Navvyx - Get maritime insights from across the world in one place.