No.11-TR(18)/2004-II 
 

Dated : 29th May, 2009
 

Subject : Diploma in Nautical Science programme leading to B.Sc degree in
             Nautical Science by Indian Maritime University.

Introduction
   Indian Maritime University has been established as a Central University under the Indian Maritime University Act, 2008 with effect from 14^th November, 2008. The University is established at the national level to facilitate and promote maritime studies and research and to achieve excellence in the areas of maritime science and technology, maritime environment and other related fields.
1.1   A decision has been taken that the Indian Maritime University will start the Diploma in Nautical Science [DNS] programme leading to B.Sc degree in Nautical Science from August,2009 onwards on the same lines as the DGS-IGNOU programme which was promulgated through Training Circular No.20 of 2004 dated 28^th April 2004.
1.2   All the training institutes approved by DGS [list attached Annexure-I] for conducting the DNS [IGNOU] course are deemed to be approved for the said course to be conducted by IMU. However, individual institutes are required to sign an MOU with IMU as its Distance Education Center for the said programme.  The format of the MOU will be prescribed by IMU on the lines of the MOU between IGNOU and the Institutes.
1.3  The existing students enrolled with IGNOU upto February, 2009 batch will continue with IGNOU.  IGNOU will continue to hold examinations for the existing students at the pre-sea stage and for semesters III, IV and V. 

2..         Brief outline of the programme for the batches conducted by IMU w.e.f. August, 2009: 

1.      Salient features.

 3.1 Methodology :  A total of 108 credits are required to be awarded for B.Sc degree. This will  be achieved in three distinct stages.
3.2   Pre-sea stage :  The selection of candidates shall be as per the detailed procedure published by IMU. The eligibility criteria for admission shall be as per the DGS guidelines.  IMU shall arrange the necessary infrastructure for the selection process. IMU shall also lay down the procedures and norms for allocation of pre-sea institutes to the candidates. Pre-Sea Training (contact programme) comprising of  Semester I and II shall be conducted by the institutes as per the programme prescribed by DGS in Training Circular No.2 of 2005. Examinations at the end of each semester shall be conducted by IMU. Successful candidates shall be awarded Diploma in Nautical Science by IMU and credited with 36 credits.  
3.3 Sea service :  During the 18 months sea service (semester III, IV and V) Distance-Learning Programme shall be conducted by IMU. Successful candidates shall be awarded Advance Diploma in Nautical Science by IMU and credited with 54 credits, for these three semesters.  IMU shall specify the Centers for the conduct of examinations for the III, IV & V  semesters. 
3..4  Post-sea Stage : The candidate shall undergo post sea training of  4 months duration and 6 advanced modular courses in any DGS approved training institute and appear for Second Mate (FG) Competency Examination conducted at the Mercantile Marine Department of the Directorate as per the existing practice. On obtaining the Second Mate (FG) Certificate of Competency issued by the Directorate,  the IMU shall award 18 credits as part of the 6^th Semester and the B.Sc (Nautical Science) degree to the successful candidates without any further examination. 
3.5 Student Instructional Material:  Course Material for the first year (Semester I & II) of training shall be provided by IMU. Self learning material for the Semesters III, IV and V shall be delivered by IMU to the candidates through the institute.
3.6 Fees :  The candidates will pay Rs. 5,500/- per semester (Semester I to semester V) to IMU. This is in addition to the fees charged by the training institutes.

4.         Monitoring/Inspection: 

4.1       There will be a Monitoring and Implementation Committee [hereinafter referred to as MIC] constituted of representatives from DGS and IMU. The MIC will have equal representation from both the organizations.
4.2       The new approvals and additional capacities for this course will be considered only after joint inspection by IMU and DGS. 

5.         This issues with the approval of Director General of Shipping and ex-officio Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India

Sd/-
[Ashima Gupta]
Deputy Director General of Shipping
 

ANNEXURE-I

STATEMENT SHOWING DETAILS OF APPROVED INSTITUTES WITH THEIR APPROVED INTAKE FOR DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE COURSE 

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