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Compliance with the mandatory requirement for Trainers and Assessors as per Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW) 1978 as amended.
Applicable to:
All DGS approved MTIs
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Compliance with STCW Requirements
The DGS has noted non-compliance with STCW requirements regarding trainers and assessors. All MTIs must ensure their Principal, Vice Principal, faculty, and instructors meet the following:
- Qualification: VICT, TOTA, or TOTI course as applicable
- Age: Meet DGS guidelines
- Employment: Not employed full-time permanently with multiple MTIs
2. Disciplinary Actions
Non-compliance may result in the following disciplinary actions:
- Access Denial: To e-governance portal for uploading batch details
- Suspension: Of Certificate of Competency
- Debarment: From teaching in DGS approved MTIs for five years
Deadline: All faculty to complete required training by June 30, 2019
Important Note
MMDs and ROs are advised to physically verify VICT/TOTA/TOTI certificates during inspections and report any deficiencies to the Principal Officer of MMD and the Directorate.
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