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Extension of Certificate of Competency and Certificate of Proficiency.
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers holding Certificate of Competency (COC) and Certificate of Proficiency (COP)
Effective Date:
27th April 2021
Superseded Circulars:
DG Shipping Orders 06, 13, 16, and 20 of 2020
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of COC/COP Validity
All Seafarer COC/COP are extended till 31st December 2021 or one contract, whichever is later, irrespective of previous extensions or location (ashore/onboard).
- Condition for Masters and Officers Ashore: Demonstrate continued professional competence by approved seagoing service.
II/1 Extension of COC/COP: Till 31st December 2021 or one contract, whichever is later
2. Demonstration of Continued Professional Competence
Masters and Officers ashore must demonstrate continued professional competence through approved seagoing service.
- Option 1: Twelve months in total during the preceding five years
- Option 2: Three months in total during the preceding six months immediately prior to revalidating
II/4 Demonstration of Continued Professional Competence: Approved seagoing service for at least 12 months in 5 years or 3 months in 6 months
Important Note
Seafarers must comply with the conditions mentioned above to avail the extended validity of their COC/COP.
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