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Guidelines for Conducting maritime courses using virtual classes/Live Video Sessions
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) and seafarers
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Virtual Classes/Live Video Sessions — STCW 1978 Convention
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) allows MTIs to conduct maritime courses using virtual classes/live video sessions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Digital Readiness: MTIs must confirm their readiness by completing digital readiness forms (Form 1 for MTI, Form 2 for Faculty, Form 3 for Students) available at http://202.156.188.183:4431 by Monday, 27 April 2020.
- Guidelines: MTIs must follow the guidelines provided in Annexure-2 for conducting virtual classes/live video sessions, covering theory/lecture parts of the curriculum.
- Provisional Approval: Upon completion of submissions and guidelines, MTIs will receive an intimation for provisional approval to continue courses and commence new courses using virtual classes/live video sessions.
II/4 Virtual Classes/Live Video Sessions
Important Note
MTIs must ensure the integrity and security of systems used, and only allow authorized persons to join the classes.
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