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Empanelment of external inspectors to inspect the maritime training institutes.
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs), Principal Officers of Mercantile Marine Department (MMD)
Effective Date:
02.07.2018
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Empanelment of External Inspectors — for MTIs
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) intends to empanel external inspectors to inspect maritime training institutes (MTIs).
- Inspection Types: Scheduled, CIP, course approval, and surprise inspections
- Eligibility: Professionals aged below 65, holding a valid Indian-issued CoC as Master or Class I Marine Engineer, with ISO lead auditor course completion and auditing experience
- Remuneration: INR 6000 per inspection, paid by MMD; travel expenses borne by MTI
2. Academic Councils Disbanded — MMD inspections
Academic councils have been disbanded. MMDs will undertake all inspections, including those involving empanelled external inspectors.
II/4 The DGS will publish an advertisement inviting applications from interested professionals.
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