M.S. Notice 20 of 2008
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No.7-NT(6)/2008 |
Dated : 25th September, 2008 |
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Subject : Scheme for Deck Ratings to appear for Second Mate (Foreign-going) Examination having educational qualification of 10th Standard. |
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1. Preamble:
1.1. This
Directorate, being aware of the cyclic nature of the shipping trade and
industry, has initiated proactive and pragmatic measures to deal with the
current and future needs of the industry at large and seafarers in
particular.
1.2. Taking
note of the BIMCO report and its projections from Global Shortage of Sea-going
officers, it is felt that this void can be effectively filled in by the
Indian Officers provided innovative training schemes are put in place such
that we are able to create qualified officers in a shorter period without
any compromise on the quality and standards of competence.
1.3. These
measures shall be helpful in overcoming the acute shortage of officers on
Indian flag ships as well as supplement the requirement of International
Shipping. Needless to mention that it will help generate and enhance the
employment potential for Indian Nationals as seafaring officers in the
Global Shipping Industry including Indian flag ships and the National
Shipping Industry.
1.4. In
order to reduce the lead time to produce such qualified officers, it is
necessary that horizontal induction takes place from existing categories
where there is surplus. This scheme is intended to generate qualified
officers in a fast track mode from the available pool of Deck Ratings. 1.5. Taking into account the above factors, this Directorate notifies the following Schemes:
2. Entry Qualification: 2.1 10th Standard
2.2
Minimum 50% marks in English
language. 3. Age Criteria
Minimum 18 years. 4. Medical fitness: As per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000.
5. Eye sight and Colour vision: As per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000.
6. Sea Service Requirement:
6.1 36 months, which includes Bridge watch keeping duties (documented
in an approved training record book) under the supervision of the master
or a qualified officer for a period of not less than 6 months. However,
the candidate may be permitted to undertake the competency course and the
written examination and / or the modular courses on completion of 30
months sea service. An EXN-45 form will be issued to these candidates as
communication of the result of the written examination. Subsequently, the
candidate may complete the requisite Bridge watch keeping duties
(documented in an approved training record book) under the supervision of
the master or a qualified officer for a period of not less than 6 months
and thereafter appears for the oral examination. 6.2 However, this period of 36 months may be reduced to 24 months provided the candidate has undergone Structured Shipboard Training Programme from a DGS approved DLP provider (effective from 01st October, 2008) of not less than 24 months which meets the requirements of section A-II/1 of the STCW Code and is documented in an approved training record book, including bridge watch keeping duties under the supervision of the master or a qualified officer for a period of not less than 6 months.
7. Foundation Course:
Duration : 2 Months including written examination. Candidates are
permitted to attend the Foundation Course and appear for its examination
after completion of 6 months of sea service. 8. Advanced Modular Courses:
All Modular courses required for the award of Certificate of Competency as
NWKO NCV, i.e. AFF, PSCRB, MFA, ROC and GMDSS - GOC. 9. Post Sea Course and NWKO NCV Certification:
9.1 Duration four months (NWKO NCV course) and a written and oral
examination of NWKO NCV certification.
9.2 Award of NWKO NCV Certificate. 10. Service as Watchkeeping Navigating Officer
To serve as a NWKO NCV Officer for a period of six months on a trading
ship of above 500 gross ton. 11. Competency Course:
Duration four months - Competency course for Second Mate of foreign going
ships. 12. Written examination:
Candidates are required to appear and successfully pass in all subjects as
specified for Second Mate F.G., i.e. six papers in the three functions
including signals. 13. ARPA Course 14. Oral examination:
Candidates are required to appear and successfully pass in all three
functions. 15. Certification: On completion of the written and oral examination including the required modular courses as per the requirement of the META manual Vol I and II, candidates will be awarded Certificate of Competency as Second Mate of a foreign going ship (Officer In-charge of a Navigational Watch) on board ships of 500 Gross tons or more as per the provisions of regulation II/1 of STCW 1978 as amended.
This issues with the approval of Director General of Shipping.
Sd/- (Capt. J. S. Uppal) Deputy Nautical Adviser to the Government of India -cum-Senior Deputy Director General (Technical) |
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