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Re-validation of Seafarers Certificates of Competency (CoC) / Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers holding CoC/CoP
Effective Date:
21st June 2020
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 13 of 2020 dated 21.05.2020
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of Certificate Validity
All STCW certificates (CoC/CoP/CoE) expiring between 01/03/2020 and 31/12/2020 are extended for 6 months from the expiry date printed on the certificate.
2. Revalidation Requirements
To continue qualifying for seagoing service, seafarers must:
- Meet medical fitness standards (Reg. I/9).
- Establish continued professional competence (Sec. A-I/11).
- Complete approved relevant training for ships with special training requirements.
- Meet tanker-specific requirements (Reg. I/11) if serving on tankers.
II/4 Revalidation period: 5 years
Important Note
Seafarers must comply with these requirements to maintain their certificates' validity.
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