2.                  As on date 38 institutes are conducting courses for G.P. Rating and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering.  The issue of over capacity of training institutes for courses for G.P. Rating and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering has been reviewed and it is inferred  that there is oversupply of ratings in the market than jobs available internationally.

3.                  In view of the above, it has been decided that the restriction imposed on 12^th May 2003 for a period of 2 years and extended of 2 years upto 11^th May 2005 should be continued for a further period of 12 months w.e.f. 11^th May 2007 and no proposal from any new training institute shall be entertained for fresh approval for courses of G.P. Rating and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering

5.                  The above instruction comes into force with immediate effect from 11^th May 2007 shall be valid for a further period of 12 months.   The position shall be again reviewed and ascertaining the market conditions and the Industry’s requirement during the above period.