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Re-Opening of Maritime Training Institute for practical under controlled conditions and further relaxation in the issued SOP for Pre-Sea and Post-Sea.
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) conducting Pre-Sea and Post-Sea courses
Effective Date:
18.03.2021
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 28 of 2020
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Re-opening of MTIs for practical under controlled conditions
MTIs can now reopen for practical training under controlled conditions as per the latest guidelines.
- Key changes: MTIs can now conduct practical for 50% of the batch strength instead of 33%.
- Additional relaxation: MTIs approved for Simulator Courses can take 100% of the approved batch strength.
2. Extension of validity of Short Term STCW Certificates
Seafarers can now complete practical training required for extension of Refresher Course Certificates for FPFF, AFA, MFA, Ref. PSCRB, Ref. PST and BST from any approved MTI.
- Changes in E-Governance system: MTIs can upload details under the same batch number of both types of seafarers.
- Certificate issuance: On completion of practical, a Part "B" of the said Digital Certificate shall be issued by the MTI conducting practical digitally, with same issue date and certificate number as the old certificate and validity of 5 years.
II/4 Extension of Validity of Short Term STCW Certificates
- Seafarers can complete practical training from any approved MTI.
- MTIs can upload details under the same batch number of both types of seafarers.
- On completion of practical, a Part "B" of the said Digital Certificate shall be issued with same issue date and certificate number as the old certificate and validity of 5 years.
Important Note
MTIs should endeavor to complete all on-shore training, including theoretical, practical and exams, so that candidates can join ships for shipboard training after completion of all mandatory aspects of on-shore training.
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