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Guidelines for Advanced Training course for Ships Operating in Polar waters
**DGS Circular 22 of 2018: Guidelines for Advanced Training course for Ships Operating in Polar waters**
Applicable to:
Masters, Chief Mates, and Officers in charge of navigational watch on ships operating in Polar waters
Effective Date:
17th September 2018
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Course Details
The "Advanced Training for Ships Operating in Polar waters" course is 30.5 hours long (5 days) and can be conducted up to 48 times in a calendar year.
- Course ID: 310
- Duration: 30.5 hours
- Frequency: Maximum 48 times in a calendar year
2. Eligibility and Entry Standards
Candidates must hold a certificate as Master, Chief Mate, or Officer in charge of a navigation watch, and possess a Certificate of Proficiency in "Basic training for ships operating in polar waters".
- Certificate: Master, Chief Mate, or Officer in charge of navigational watch
- Basic Training: Certificate of Proficiency in "Basic training for ships operating in polar waters"
3. Course Approval and Fees
DGS-approved training institutes can apply for course approval with a processing fee of Rs.50,000/-.
- Application Fee: Rs.50,000/-
Important Note
This circular supersedes all previous circulars/orders on the subject and will be effective from the date of issue.
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