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Addendum No. 1 to DGS Order 6 of 2020 - Regarding Extension to the validity of seafarers CoC and Statutory Certificates, periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID 19 outbreak.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers and Indian registered ships
Effective Date:
2020-04-02
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of Seafarer Certificates
The validity of STCW Certificates (COC/COP/COE) issued by DGS, expiring between 23rd March and 1st October 2020, are extended by 6 months from the expiry date.
- Eligibility: All Indian seafarers and those on foreign flag ships
- Revalidation: After lockdown, seafarers can apply for revalidation, with new validity for 5 years from the original expiry date
2. Extension of Surveys and Audits
Extension of surveys/audits/inspections by RO for a period of 3 months after obtaining an undertaking from the Master.
- Extension: 3 months after obtaining an undertaking
Note: No need to approach DGS for confirmation. Retain a copy of this order onboard.
Important Note
This extension is due to the extraordinary circumstances of the worldwide spread of COVID-19 and the country-wide lockdown.
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