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Guidelines for the Online Exit Exam for DGS-Approved Modular Courses
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) and seafarers
Effective Date:
24th April 2020
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Online Exit Exam Implementation — STCW 2010 amendments
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has decided to implement an online exit examination for STCW modular courses listed in Annexure - 1. This is mandatory for certification of maritime courses listed initially, with other courses to follow.
- Initial Courses: Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Personal Survival Techniques, etc.
- Procedure: MTIs upload batch details, pay exam fee (INR 295), candidates take exam with max. 3 attempts.
- Refresher Courses: Require successful exit exam for respective main courses.
II/4 STCW Modular Courses
- Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Refresher course in Personal Survival Techniques (RPST)
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)
- Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
II/5 Contact Information
- General Information: info@dgsexams.in
- Technical Issues: technical@dgsexams.in
- Accounts Related Issues: account@dgsexams.in
- Feedback or Suggestions: feedback@dgsexams.in
Important Note
MTIs must have exit exam facility by 15th May 2020. Non-compliance may result in major non-conformity and penalties as per DGS Orders.
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