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Criteria on selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses - guidelines reg
Applicable to:
Shipping companies
Effective Date:
November 3, 2000
Superseded Circulars:
M.S. Notice No. 24 of 2002
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Selection Criteria
New guidelines for selecting candidates for pre-sea training courses based on academic qualifications and age limits.
- Academic Qualifications: Vary by course, minimum pass required in 10th/12th or equivalent with specific subjects.
- Maximum Age Limit: Varies by course, ranging from 20 to 25 years.
2. Additional Requirements
Shipping companies must ensure candidates are physically and mentally fit, and have undertaken psychological tests.
Age limits are calculated based on the course commencement date.
Sponsoring companies must employ sponsored candidates for 3 years post-training to enable them to acquire sea time.
II/4 Merchant Shipping (Apprenticeship to Sea Service) Rules, 1960
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in training institutes and candidates being barred from future courses.
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