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Introduction of Bio-metric attendance, payment of fees through Bharat Kosh etc. - reg.

Applicable to: All DGS approved Maritime Training Institutes
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: DGS Training Circular No.3 of 2011, TR/Misc/9(9) 12014

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Deadlines for Batch Details Uploading

Upload batch details in e-samudra module within the following timeframes:

  • Pre-sea courses: 15 days from course commencement
  • Post-sea, modular, and basic STCW courses: same day, by 1000 hrs
  • Competency courses: 7 days from course commencement

2. Certificate Details Uploading

Upload certificate details of candidates within three days after course completion in e-governance module.

3. Bio-metric Attendance

Install bio-metric attendance device latest by 15th February, 2018. Mandatory for faculty and students.

Compliance report to be sent to Directorate by 15th February, 2018.

4. Course Completion in Same Batch

Candidates must complete their course during the same batch.

5. Minimum Batch Strength

No batch to be conducted if batch strength is less than 25% of approved intake capacity.

6. Swimming Pool Requirements

Pre-sea institutes must have a swimming pool. Other institutes must have tie-up arrangements with approved institutes or swimming pools meeting specified dimensions and standards.

Effective from 15th March, 2018.

7. MEO Class I & II Preparatory Courses

No admission of candidates in between a batch. Duration and frequency specified.

8. Fees Payment through Bharat Kosh

Pay processing fees, annual fees, and new institute fees through Bharat Kosh. Demand drafts/cheques not accepted.

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