Blog Preview

Corrigendum to Training Circular No.06 of 2018 - Allowing the seafarers already possessing Continuos Discharge Certificate (CDC) to undertake individual basic safety training course - reg

Applicable to: Existing seafarers with Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: Training Circular No. 05 of 2018

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Individual Basic Safety Training Course

Existing seafarers with CDC can now undertake individual basic safety training courses.

  • Course Conduct: To be conducted as part of the combined basic safety training module, not in a separate classroom.
  • Batch Capacity: MTIs must ensure the intake capacity for a batch of basic safety training does not exceed the approved intake capacity per batch.

2. MTI Procedure for Individual Courses

MTIs must follow the procedure to upload batch details of seafarers undertaking individual basic safety training courses.

  • INDOS Numbers: Enter the INDOS numbers of seafarers undertaking individual courses and basic safety training at the start of the batch.
  • Course Selection: Choose "Individual basic safety training course" against each candidate's name.
  • CDC Number: The CDC number field is mandatory for seafarers undertaking individual basic safety training courses.
II/4  Individual basic safety training course
Important Note

Seafarers obtaining these certificates for the first time will have to obtain the combined certificate for all four basic STCW courses.

Download official PDF

Want to learn and share your knowledge about the maritime world?

Explore the Blog app on Navvyx - Get maritime insights from across the world in one place.