TRAINING BRANCH CIRCULARS

TRAINING BRANCH CIRCULARS
DGS Orders	DGS Cir.	Gen. Letters	Guide-lines	IGNOU Cir.	Training Circulars		M.S. Notices		Press Release 2005 2008
2002 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013	2004 2005 2007 2008	2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2010	2004 2005 2006 2010 2011 2012 2013	2004 2005 2006 2007 2008	2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012	2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013	2001 2003 2005 2008 2010 2013	2002 2004 2007 2009 2012	Press Release 2005 2008

Training Branch letter - Admission to the August 2013 batch of the
DNS Programme - CET matter reg.

Training Branch Letter to all Maritime Training Institutes conducting
officer's pre sea training -Issues relating to non-availability of sufficient
opportunities for mandatory on board training for the candidates passing
out from various institutions and Indian Maritime University -reg.

Letter to all the pre Sea Institutes for Submission of Placement Records
for Pre sea Courses for the batch commenced in 2011 onwards.

FOR KIND ATTENTION OF DGS APPROVED MARITIME TRAINING INSTITUTES
FOR CONDUCT OF FEBRUARY,2013 BATCH OF DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE
COURSE LEADING TO B.SC. (NAUTICAL SCIENCE) DEGREE IN AFFILIATION WITH
INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

Training Circular-Updation of record of DGS-Annual Fee payable by the Training institutes-reg.

Training Brach letter to all Training Institutes & Others regarding Implementation of
E-Governance System Training session on 'Batch Details' and
'Placement Record' module of Training" link

Notice regarding Exit Examination by BEST.

NOTICE TO THE PROSPECTIVE SEAFARERS -
BEWARE OF MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS

Training Branch Notice dated 31-01-2011

Training Branch letter No. TR/CRT/7(3)/2010 dated 28-01-2011.

Training Branch letter-Revision to the fee for All India Exit Examination

Training Branch letter-Empanelment with Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)
Ministryof Shipping for "Grading of Maritime Institutions

Notice-imposed additional/extra 3 months actual sea service prior to 6 months
qualifying sea service for MEO Class IV Part 'B' Examination

Notice regarding Clarification on Affiliation of Maritime Training Institutes and
conduct of Pre-Sea Training for Deck Cadets-DNS leading to 3 years B.Sc. (NS)
Degree Programme.

Notice regarding-Chate International Academy Pvt. Ltd., not recognized
by Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai.

Notice regarding-Placement record of different training institutes -- need for a
comprehensive and up-to-date data basis.

DGS Orders 2002
1/2002	Relaxation of educational qualification for admission to pre-sea Rating Training Course to the candidates who are natives of Minicoy island and belong to ST in relation to Union Territory of Lakshadweep Corrigendum to DG Shipping Order No. 1 of 2002
DGS Orders 2003
1/2003	Mandatory Guidelines to obtain approval from Director General of Shipping for the institutes & for the conduct of courses for Pre-Sea Training for Merchant Navy
DGS Orders 2005
2/2005	Partial modification of DG Shipping Order No. 1 of 2002 dated 5th February, 2002,
DGS Orders 2007
1/2007	Constitution of Collegium reg.
2/2007	Requirements and procedures to obtain approval from DGS for the conduct of Pre Sea Courses for training for service in the Merchant Navy
DGS Orders 2009
1/2009	Extension for Relaxation of educational qualification of VIIIth Standard passed for obtaining CDCs and for admission to pre-sea Training Course for G.P. Rating and CCMC.
DGS Orders 2011
8/2011	Introduction of a Common Entrance Test (CET) for an admission for the General Purpose (GP) Rating (Pre Sea Training) course & 50% Reservation therein for ITI candidates -reg.
DGS Orders 2013
5/2013	Faculty - Approvals, Qualifications, Age Limits, Teaching hours and other related matters

DGS Circulars 2004
2/2004 4/2004	New examination center for conducting engineering and nautical examinations-written & oral Clarificatory letter to DGS Circular No.2 of 2004 Issuance of DGS Orders, Circulars, M. S. Notices....
DGS Circulars 2005
4/2005 7/2005	Granting of dispensation for officers Eligibility criteria for selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses
DGS Circular 2007
1/2007	In supercession of Training Circular No. 15 of 2006
DGS Circular 2008
1/2008	Submission of placement records.

Guidelines 2004
1/2004 3/2004 5/2004 6/2004 7/2004 8/2004 9/2004 10/2004 11/2004 12/2004 13/2004 14/2004 15/2004 16/2004 17/2004 18/2004 19/2004 30/2004 31/2004 32/2004 34/2004	Pre-sea and post sea courses pertaining to engineering stream GP Rating Course Clarification to Trg Cir. 3 of 2004-Guidelines for conducting GP Rating Course Radar Observer Simulator Course (ROSC) Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) Course Radar, ARPA & Navigation Simulator Course (RANSCO)-(Management Level) Medical First Aid (MFA) Course Medical Care Passenger Ship Familiarization (Crowd Management) Course Passenger Ship Familiarization (Crisis Management) Course Revalidation course for Masters & Deck Officers NWKO (NCV)-Course Chief Mate NCV (Phase 1) Course Chief Mate NCV(Phase II) Course Master NCV (ASM) Course Chief Mate (Phase I) Course Chief Mate (Phase II) Course Master (FG) Advanced Shipboard Management Course Elementary First Aid (EFA) Proficiency in Survival Techniques (PST) Second Mate (FG) Course Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course
Guidelines 2005
2/2005 3/2005 4/2005 5/2005 6/2005 7/2005 12/2005 18/2005	Guidelines to conduct IGNOU approved one year pre-sea training course for Deck Cadets Company Security Officer (CSO) Course Degree courses for Deck Cadets Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR) Ship Manoeuvring Simulator & Bridge Team Work Course Port Facility Security Officer(PFSO) Course. Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB). Guidelines-Saloon Rating Course
Guidelines 2006
17/2006 18/2006 19/2006 20/2006 21/2006 22/2006 23/2006 24/2006	Guidelines-LNG Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Courses (Operational Level) Guidelines-LNG Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Courses (Management Level) Guidelines-LPG Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Courses (Operation Level) Guidelines-LPG Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Courses (Management Level) Guidelines -Chemical Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Course (Operation Level) Guidelines -Chemical Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Course (Mgmt. Level) Guidelines-Familiarization Training Programme for LNG Tanker Operation Guidelines-Specialised Training Programme for LNG Tanker Operation
Guidelines 2010
2/2010 10/2010 11/2010 12/2010 13/2010	Guidelines for B. Sc [Maritime Hospitality Studies] course Guidelines for Fast Rescue Boat Training course Guidelines for Free Fall Life Boat Training course. Guidelines-Second Mate (FG) Course. Guidelines to conduct six months pre-sea training course for Graduate Entry Scheme for Nautical Cadets..
Guidelines 2011
STCW 1/2011 STCW 2/2011 STCW 3/2011 STCW 4/2011 STCW 5/2011 STCW 6/2011	Corrigendum: Training Circular No. 8 of 2011has been renamed as STCW-2010 Circular No. 01 of 2011. Guidelines for Conducting Bridging Course for Existing Electrical Officers to Electro-Technical Officers for Merchant Ships. Corrigendum: Training Circular No. 1 of 2011 Guidelines for conduct of Chief Mate (Phase I & II ) Course. Guidelines for the conduct of Master [F. G.] (Advanced Shipboard Management Course) 1"Clarification on the transitional provisions relating to the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code" 2"Advice to Port State Control officers on the transitional arrangements leading up-to the full implementation of the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, as on 01"01"2017" Security Training for Seafarers with designated Security Duties as per Section A- VI/6 (para 4, 5,& 6) of STCW 2010 Refresher Training for Basic and Advanced Safety Courses related to Fire Fighting and Survival Training as per Section A- VI/1 para 3 & 4), Section A- VI/2 (para 5 & 6), Section A-VI/3 (para 5 & 6) of STCW 2010
Guidelines 2012
STCW 1/2012 STCW 2/2012 STCW 3/2012 STCW 4/2012 STCW 5/2012 STCW 6/2012 STCW 7/2012 STCW 8/2012 STCW 9/2012 STCW 10/2012 STCW 11/2012 STCW 12/2012 STCW 13/2012 STCW 14/2012 STCW 15/2012 STCW 18/2012 STCW 19/2012 STCW 20/2012 STCW 21/2012 STCW 22/2012 STCW 23/2012 STCW 24/2012 STCW 25/2012 STCW 26/2012 STCW 27/2012 STCW 28/2012 STCW 29/2012	Clarification regarding "Scope for Approval of the institute" of Training Circular No. 1 of 2011 dated 10/02/2011 as per Chapter III, Regulation III/6, Table A -III/ 6 Refresher & Updating Training course (Upgradation course from STCW 1995 to STCW 2010) for Engineer Officers Augmentation of Fire prevention and fire-fighting course to include fire- fighting competencies for basic training for oil / chemical and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations Revised Course Curriculum for Four Years Degree Course In Marine Engineering Corrigendum in supersession to Circular No. 04 of 2012 dated: 12.01.2012 Revised Course Curriculum for Two Years Marine Engineering Course Revised Course Curriculum for One Year Marine Engineering Course (8 Months Training ashore & 4 Months Training onboard) Revised Course Curriculum for One Year Marine Engineering Course (12 Months Shore Based Training) Revised Course Curriculum for MEO Class I as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. Revised Course Curriculum for MEO Class II as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. Revised Task to be performed for Marine Engineering Training-Operational Level Certification as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. Revised guidelines for Chief Mate (FG) Phase-I and Phase-II course Refresher and Updating Training Course (Upgradation Course from STCW 1995 to STCW 2010) for Masters and deck officers in accordance with the requirements of STCW Convention as amended in 2010 (STCW 2010). [In lieu of revalidation course] Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) course to include revised and additional competencies as per Section A-VI/1-4 STCW 2010. Qualifying Sea Service requirements for Engineering Officers to obtain Certificate of Competency Corrigendum to STCW 2010 Training Cir No. 14 of 2012 dated 06.03.2012 Examination System for Marine Engineer Officers as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. Certification of Marine Engineers for Near Coastal Voyage Vessels (NCV) & Bridging for Foreign Going Vessel, Upgradation Course for NCV Stream under STCW Convention as amended by 2010 Manila Amendments (Flow Diagrams) Revised Course Curriculum for MEO Class IV (NCV) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. Revised Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS III Second Engineer Officer (NCV) - Upto 3000 kW as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. Revised Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS III Chief Engineer Officer (NCV) (750 kW to 3000 kW) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS II Second Engineer Officer (NCV) - Upto 8000 kW (except tankers) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS I Chief Engineer Officer (NCV) (3000 kW to 8000 kW - except tankers) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS III Second Engineer Officer (750 kW to 3000 kW) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010 as per Section A-III/3 (Foreign Going) Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS III Chief Engineer Officer (750 kW to 3000 kW) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010 (Foreign Going). Augmentation of Fire prevention and fire-fighting course to include module on fire-fighting competencies for basic training for oil, chemical and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. Corrigendum to Circular 26 of 2012. Revised Circular on Security Training for Seafarers with designated Security Duties as per Section A VI/6 (Para 4, 5 & 6) of STCW 2010 Refresher Training Courses for Basic and Advanced Safety Training Guidelines on the Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems [ECDIS] Course [Operationsl and Management Level] Corrigendum to STCW 2010 Circular No.29 of 2012 Addendum to STCW 2010 Circular No. 29 of 2012 - Endorsement on the reverse side of the participant's Certificate & sample formats for preparing suitable checklist for ECDIS training.
Guidelines 2013
STCW 01/2013	STCW Circular No. 1 of 2013 - Guidelines Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course.

IGNOU 2004
20/2004 25/2004 26/2004 29/2004	New B.Sc. Degree Programme in association with IGNOU. Diploma in Nautical Science leading to Bachelor in Nautical Science degree program in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Selection process for induction in Diploma in Nautical Science leading to Bachelor degree in Nautical Science program in collaboration with IGNOU-(SUPERCEDED VIDE DGS CIRCULAR 7 OF 2005) Processing fee-Conduct of 1 year's Diploma in Nautical Sciences
IGNOU 2005
2/2005 17/2005 20/2005	Guidelines to conduct IGNOU approved one year pre-sea training course for Deck Cadets Infrastructural requirements of various laboratories for one year pre-sea training course leading to B.Sc (NS) (IGNOU) Course Admission process for Diploma in Nautical Science leading to Bachelor in Nautical Science degree program in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
12.07.05 22/2005 22A/2005 25/2005 MS Notice 12/2005	Draft TAR Book-Diploma in Nautical Science Last date of Admission for IGNOU August 2005 batch Final date for admission for IGNOU August 2005 batch. Final date of admission for IGNOU January 2006 batch Sea Time Requirement for Deck Cadets undertaking one year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc degree as programme in association with IGNOU or six months pre sea training at DGS approved training institutes.
IGNOU 2006
8/2006 9/2006	Admission Process for One Year Diploma in Nautical Science programme leading to Bachelor Degree in Nautical Science with Indira Gandhi national Open University (IGNOU) Final date of admission for IGNOU August 2006 batch
IGNOU 2007
9/2007	Admission for company sponsored candidates- DNS [IGNOU]-February, 2008 batch.
IGNOU 2008
6/2008	Procedure for Common Entrance Test for admission in B.Sc (Nautical Science) programme August-2008 Entry (i.e. the batch commencing on 1^st August, 2008) of IGNOU-DGS Deck Cadets ‘Training Scheme

Training Circulars 2000
1/2000 2/2000 3/2000 4/2000 5/2000 6/2000 7/2000	Upgradation of STCW'78 Specialized Oil Tanker Safety course to STCW'95 Medical examination of candidates entering into Pre-sea Training Institutes for the purpose of CDC Mutual Recognition of Marine Qualification of 51/2 years Diploma in Marine Navigation at St. Petersburg State University for Water Communication, Federation of India Payment of Annual Fee of 1% of the total fees collected Criteria on selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses-guidelines, regarding SUPERSEDED VIDE M.S.NOTICE 24 OF 2002 Procedure for selection of candidates for 3 month pre-seas Training Deck Cadets and 6 month/1 year Pre-sea Training for Graduate Engineering Cadets. Revision of processing fees for the approval of new courses in respect of training institutes.
Training Circulars 2001
1/2001 2/2001 3/2001 4/2001 5/2001	Issue of CDCs to the candidates undergone modular STCW courses Payment of 1% Annual Fee reg. Withdrawal of sponsorship for 3 months Pre-sea Deck Cadets Training and 6 months/1 years Pre-sea Training Graduate Mechanical Engineering Cadets. Appointment of the officers of DGS and its allied offices as member by approved training institutes in their board/trust. Criteria on selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses-Guidelines regSUPERSEDED VIDE M.S.NOTICE 24 OF 2002
Training Circulars 2002
1/2002 2/2002 3/2002 4/2002 5/2002 6/2002 7/2002 8/2002 9/2002 10/2002 11/2002	Guidelines/Specifications for Type Approval for Ship Maneuvering Simulator Reg. lectures by the officers of D.G.Shipping & its allied offices in Private Training Institute Dispensation for minimum educatinal qualification for pre-sea rating courses. Reg.lectures by the officers of D.G.Shipping & its allied offices in the trg instts on non-working days Reg using Emblems & Names in the title of the name of Institutes by Maritime Training & Education Institutes Closure of MBPT FOSMA Seafarers Training Institute Recognition of Certificates-(As per Regulation I/10 of STCW 95) Reg Quality Standard Certificate Conduct of RANSCO course for 38 hour as per IMO Model course 1.08 Lateral entry to 2nd year for the 4-Year Marine Engineering Degree Course Treatment of weekly holiday in pre-sea and modular courses
Training Circulars 2003
1/2003 2/2003 3/2003	Proforma "A" & Proforma "B" Installation of on-load/off-load release mechanism on lifeboat for PSCRB course Not Issued
4/2003 5/2003 6/2003 7/2003 8/2003 9/2003 10/2003	Guidelines for approval of institute for imparting training in PST & PSCRB Treatment of weekly holidays in pre-sea and modular courses Code of conduct for advertisements (Superseded vide Training Circular No.1 of 2007) Withdrawal of course approval of Institute not conducting course regularly Accreditation of Quality System-reg. Criteria for appointment /extension of service of Principal / Director / Capt. Supdt. / Dean / Faculty & Instructor beyond the age of 65 yrs Submission of photograph of facilities available in training institutes during inspections
11/2003 12/2003 13/2003 14/2003 15/2003 16/2003 17/2003 18/2003 19/2003 20/2003 21/2003	Selection of Candidates for pre-sea courses Ban on using Agents for enticing candidates to the Maritime Training Institute Eligibility criteria for General Purpose Rating Placement Cell in Training Institute imparting pre-sea Training Using of caption "D.G. Shipping/ Ministry of Shipping/ Government of India" in the advertisement or in Hoarding/ Display Board by the Training Institutes Submission of check list as per DGS ORder 1 of 2003 Change in name of Trustees/management Committee Members/Director after approval of the institute Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with the subject "Communication Skill-I & II" Approval of Proforma 'A' & 'B' Conducting Passenger Ship Familirization Course Training & Assessment Book [TAR Book]
Training Circulars 2004
1/2004 2/2004 3/2004 4/2004 5/2004 6/2004 7/2004 8/2004 9/2004 10/2004	Guidelines -pre-sea and post sea courses pertaining to engineering stream Benchmarking/Grading of Training Institutes Guidelines for Conducting GP Rating Course Clarification to Trg Cir. 3 of 2004-Guidelines for conducting GP Rating Course National Institute of Open Schooling-Recognition of certificates Guidelines-Radar Observer Simulator Course (ROSC) Guidelines-Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) Course Radar, ARPA & Navigation Simulator Course (RANSCO)-(Management Level) Medical First Aid (MFA) Course Medical Care Passenger Ship Familiarization (Crowd Management) Course
11/2004 12/2004 13/2004 14/2004 15/2004 16/2004 17/2004 18/2004 19/2004 20/2004	Passenger Ship Familiarization (Crisis Management) Course Revalidation course for Masters & Deck Officers NWKO (NCV)-Course Chief Mate NCV (Phase 1) Course Chief Mate NCV(Phase II) Course Master NCV (ASM) Course Chief Mate (Phase I) Course Chief Mate (Phase II) Course Master (FG) Advanced Shipboard Management Course New B.Sc. Degree Programme in association with IGNOU.
21/2004 22/2004 23/2004 24/2004 25/2004 26/2004 27/2004 28/2004 29/2004 30/2004 31/2004 32/2004 33/2004 34/2004	Conduct of Engineering and Nautical Examinations at Noida Ship in campus in lieu of afloat training in training institute Reg inspection of Maritime Training Institutes on Sunday Submission of list of trainees to DGS & Shipping Master and staggering of Pre-Sea Batches Diploma in Nautical Science leading to Bachelor in Nautical Science degree program in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Selection process for induction in Diploma in Nautical Science leading to Bachelor degree in Nautical Science program in collaboration with IGNOU Staggering of batches-Pre-sea and post sea Inspections by Academic Councils Processing fee-Conduct of 1 year's Diploma in Nautical Sciences Guidelines-Elementary First Aid (EFA) Guidelines-Proficiency in Survival Techniques (PST) Guidelines-Second Mate (FG) Course Not issued Guidelines-Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course
Training Circulars 2005
1/2005 2/2005 3/2005 4/2005 5/2005 6/2005 7/2005 8/2005 9/2005 10/2005 11/2005 12/2005 13/2005 14/2005 15/2005 16/2005 17/2005 17/2005 18/2005 19/2005 20/2005 21/2005 22/2005 22A/2005 23/2005 24/2005 25/2005 26/2005 27/2005 28/2005 29/2005	Safety Training for Offshore Industry Guidelines to conduct IGNOU approved one year pre-sea training course for Deck Cadet Guidelines-Company Security Officer (CSO) Course Guidelines-Degree Courses for Deck Cadets Guidelines-Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR) Guidelines-Ship Manoeuvring Simulator & Bridge Team Work Course Guidelines -Port Facility Security Officer(PFSO) Course. Admission to pre-sea Training Courses for foreign nationals. Reg. Admitting the candidates after the date of commencement of course All India Exit Examination for Ratings Availability of on board slots Guidelines -Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB New approval to GP Rating Course and Saloon Rating Course Faculty Approval Visit to ships and ports by ratings during their pre-sea training Verification of marks and age before admission Infrastructural requirements of various laboratories for one year pre-sea training course leading to B.Sc (NS) (IGNOU) Course Corrigendum to Training circular No. 17 of 2005-Infrastructural requirements of various laboratories for one year pre-sea training course leading to B.Sc (NS) (IGNOU) Course Guidelines-Saloon Rating Course Pre-Sea 6-month certification course for Deck Cadets Admission process for Diploma in Nautical Science leading to Bachelor in Nautical Science degree program in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Mandatory Bench Marking for pre-sea courses Last date for admission for IGNOU August 2005 batch Final date for admission for IGNOU August 2005 batch. Revalidation course for Masters & Deck Officers Introduction of Human Resource Development Programme for training of seafarers at Pre-sea stage Final date of admission for IGNOU January 2006 batch Exemption from TOTA course Proforma "A" & Proforma "B" Requirement of Officer of the Watch-Ship Manoeuvering Simulator (OOW-SMS) and Bridge Team Work for Maritime Institutes imparting pre-sea training to the nautical and polyvalent cadets Requirement of full mission simulator for training of liquid cargo handling (oil), liquid chemical handling, liquid petroleum gas handling and liquid natural gas handling simulators
Training Circulars 2006
1/2006 2/2006 3/2006 4/2006 5/2006 6/2006 7/2006 8/2006 9/2006 10/2006 11/2006 12/2006 13/2006 14/2006 15/2006 16/2006 17/2006 18/2006 19/2006 20/2006 2 1/2006 22/2006 23/2006 24/2006	Mandatory Benchmarking for Pre-Sea Courses Training Cir . 2 of 2006-Introduction of a psychological screening test at entry level candidates for pre-sea officer courses Conduct of batches for the G.P. Rating Course by various Maritime Training Institutes Upgradation of Saloon Rating Course to a "Certificate Course in Maritime Catering" Criteria for appointment/extension of service of Principal/Director/ Capt. Supdt./ Faculty & Instructor beyond the age of 65 years (Withdrawn) Reg. Benchmarking Introduction of Orientation Course for Catering Personnel qualified Diploma/ Degree in Catering Admission Process for One Year Diploma in Nautical Science programme leading to Bachelor Degree in Nautical Science with Indira Gandhi national Open University (IGNOU) Final date of admission for IGNOU August 2006 batch Consolidated review of the authorized intake strength for various courses Diploma in Nautical Science --One year pre-sea course Training Cir. No. 12 Training Cir. No.13 Recognition of subject "Communication Skill" equivalent to English Sea time training -Superseded vide DGS Circular 1 of 2007 Final date of admission for DNS [IGNOU] --January, 2007 batch Guidelines-LNG Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Courses (Operational Level) Guidelines-LNG Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Courses (Management Level) Guidelines-LPG Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Courses (Operation Level) Guidelines-LPG Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Courses (Management Level) Guidelines -Chemical Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Course (Operation Level) Guidelines-Chemical Cargo & Ballast Water Handling Simulator Course (Management Level) Guidelines-Familiarization Training Programme for LNG Tanker Operation Guidelines-Specialised Training Programme for LNG Tanker Operation

Training Circulars 2007
1/2007 2/2007 3/2007 4/2007 5/2007 6/2007 7/2007 8/2007 9/2007	Sea Time Training Implementation of E-Governance System-commencement of 'Batch Details' module and 'Faculty Approval' module. New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. Proforma 'A' & 'B' Temporary Ban on approvals of post-sea and modular courses. Age criteria for the GP Rating and Saloon Rating courses New Proposed Guidelines for ATS Course-curriculum-for new batches. Exemption from TOTA for faculties of academic subjects. Admission for company sponsored candidates- DNS [IGNOU]-February, 2008 batch.
Training Circular 2008
1/2008 2/2008 3/2008 4/2008 5/2008 6/2008 7/2008 8/2008	Submission of Half Yearly Returns to DGS by Maritime Training Institutes conducting Pre-Sea, Post Sea and STCW Modulars Courses-Reg Increase in the number of attempts for BES Exit Exams. Processing fee for Induction courses for NCV Engineers for MEO Class IV (NCV) Certification. Exemption from undergoing Training for Trainers and Assessors [TOTA] course Extension of maximum age limit for faculty members New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. Extension of maximum age limit for admission in pre-sea courses The appointments of Principal/Director/Head of the Institute/Dean
Training Circular 2009
1/2009 2/2009 3/2009 4/2009 5/2009	Temporary ban imposed on approval of post-sea and modular courses has since been reviewed by this Directorate. Extension of maximum age limit for admission in GME / DME courses Requirement of Officer of the Watch-Ship Maneuvering Simulator (OOW-SMS) and Bridge Team work for Maritime Institutes imparting pre-sea training to the nautical and polyvalent cadets New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. Processing fee for Structured Shipboard Training Programme for Ratings.
Training Circular 2010
1/2010 2/2010 3/2010 4/2010 5/2010 6/2010 7/2010 8/2010 9/2010 10/2010 11/2010 12/2010 13/2010	Withdrawal of temporary ban imposed on post sea and modular courses Guidelines for B. Sc [Maritime Hospitality Studies] course Processing fee for conducting Pre-sea Training for Personnel to man Dredger vessels, Tugs, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages [NCV] New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering Partial Modification of DGS Order No. 2 of 2007 dated 31.10.2007 Eligibility criteria for admission in 4 Years degree course in marine engineering, Revised Guidelines for Certificate Course in Maritime Catering Eligibility criteria for admission to GP rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering -Recognition of Board Revised Guidelines for GP Rating Course Guidelines for Fast Rescue Boat Training course Guidelines for Free Fall Life Boat Training course. Guidelines-Second Mate (FG) Course. Guidelines to conduct six months pre-sea training course for Graduate Entry Scheme for Nautical Cadets..
Training Circulars 2011
1/2011 2/2011 3/2011 4/2011 5/2011 6/2011 7/2011 9/2011 10/2011	Guidelines for conducting Pre-sea Training and Certification of Electro-Technical Officers for Merchant Ships. Waiver of teaching/sea service experience for faculty members teaching the pre-sea courses Implementation of E-Governance System-commencement of Batch Details' Module Ban on new approvals/Increase in intake of GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. Changes in the pattern of the Exit Exams for GP Rating and CCMC courses conducted by the BEST- reg Restricting further increase in the intake for the DNS course-regarding. Engineering Management preparatory course for Marine Engineer Officer Class I Examination reg Lifting the ban on Ship Security Officer's course Issue of limited purpose Indian CDC and Seafarers' Identity Documents {SID} to Deck and Engine cadets completing the Higher National Diploma Pre-Sea Courses under foreign maritime administration enabling them to undergo required shipboard training.
Training Circulars 2012
1/2012 2/2012 3/2012 4/2012 5/2012 6/2012 7/2012	Processing fee for conduct of Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Monitor Simulator Course. Mandatory Guidelines for conduct of Familiarization Training Programme to serve Onboard Dredgers. Operational Level aspirant officers in Fisheries, RSV, Dredger and Offshore sectors-regarding operational / advance level STCW Courses. Ban on new approvals and increase in capacity of Pre-sea Courses Eligibility criteria for admission into the 1 year GME Course. Approval of Maritime Training Institutes for conducting Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems [GMDSS] General Operators Certificate (GOC). Nomenclature for Pre sea 4 years Degree Course in Marine Engineering.
Training Circulars 2013
1/2013 2/2013 3/2013 4/2013 5/2013 6/2013 7/2013 8/2013 9/2013	Eligibility criteria for admission into the 2nd Year of 4 years Marine Engineering Degree Course. Training Circular No.2 of 2013 - Temporary suspension of new approvals and increase in capacity of ECDIS course as per IMO Model Course 1.27 (2012 edition) and STCW 2010 Circular No.29 of 2012. CET for admission for General Purpose Rating (GP Rating Course) Partial modifications of the approvals issued with the three year's validity Eligibility criteria for admission into the Diploma in Nautical Science leading to 3 years B.Sc (Nautical Science) degree course Conduct of 1 year DNS Course leading to B. Sc. (Nautical Science) Course matters reg. Compliance of revised guidelines from time to time for the courses already approved by DGS Withdrawal of Training Circular No. 10 of 2011 (F. No. 11-TR(63)/2006-II) regarding issuance of CDCs to cadets undergoing training of Foreign Maritime Administration at the DGS approved institutions. Payment of 1% annual fee to the Government by Maritime Training Institutes.

M. S. Notices 2001
2/2001 19/2001	Indian National Database of Seafaeres(INDOs) Requirement of upgradation of certificates from STCW 78 to 95 for staff appointed ashore in shipping companies and faculty members of training institutes
M. S.Notices 2002
20/2002 22/2002 24/2002	Reg. permission for starting Maritime Training Institute Criteria for selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses ( SUPERSEDED VIDE M.S.NOTICE 24 OF 2002) Criteria for selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses
M. S.Notices 2003
5/2003 6/2003 7/2003 8/2003 9/2003 10/2003 11/2003 15/2003 20/2003 26/2003 31/2003 32/2003	Forms of organisation for Maritime Training Institute (PARTIAL MODIFICATION OF MS NOTICE NO.20 OF 2002) Criteria for selection of candidates for varous pre-sea training courses. (PARTIAL MODIFICATION OF MS NOTICE NO.24 OF 2002) Wearing of Safety Helmet Quality Management System for Maritime Training Criteria for appointment /extension of service of Principal / Director / Capt. Supdt. / Dean / Faculty and Instructor beyond the age of 65 yrs Period of validity of courses and certificates Under STCW '95 requirements New approval to GP Rating Courses and Saloon Rating Course Training of Ship Security Officer(SSO), Company Security Officer(CSO), Port Facility Security Officer(PFSO) Training of Ship Security Officer(SSO), Company Security Officer (CSO), Port Facility Security Officer(PFSO) Promotion of women seafarers in Merchant Navy and Criteria for selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses Indian National database of Seafarers (INDOs) Training of Ship Security Officer (SSO), Company Security Officer (CSO), Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

M. S.Notices 2004
2/2004	Training of Ship Security Officers (SSO), Company Security Officer (CSO) and Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
M. S.Notices 2005
12/2005	Sea Time Requirement for Deck Cadets undertaking one year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc degree as programme in association with IGNOU or six months pre sea training at DGS approved training institutes.
M. S.Notices 2007
10/2007	2 months bridging course for ATS Candidates appearing for MEO Class-II examination-for existing passed hatches.
M. S.Notices 2008
18/2008	Notification for introduction of Polyvalent Cadets B.Sc. (Maritime Science) Degree Course.

M. S.Notices 2009
21/2009 29/2009	Diploma in Nautical Science programme leading to B.Sc degree in Nautical Science by Indian Maritime University. Reallocation of intake of one year pre-sea Diploma in Nautical Science Course leading to 3 years B.Sc (Nautical Science) Degree Course from February to August batch-reg.
M. S.Notices 2010
4/2010	Guidelines for conducting Pre-sea Training for Personnel to man Dredger vessels, Tugs, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages [NCV]
M. S.Notices 2012
17/2012	CET for G P Rating.
M. S.Notices 2013
01/2013	Clarification regarding the ECDIS training for Navigational Officers.

Press Release-2005
	All India Exit Examination for Ratings
Press Release-2008
	Public Notice-one year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc. [Nautical Science]
STCW_2011
STCW 1/2011	Corrigendum: Training Circular No. 8 of 2011has been renamed as STCW-2010 Circular No. 01 of 2011. Guidelines for Conducting Bridging Course for Existing Electrical Officers to Electro-Technical Officers for Merchant Ships.

General letters 2003
3-TR(16)/2003 Dt : 2.06. 2003 3-TR(18)/2003 Dt : 2.06. 2003 3-TR(50)/2003 Dt.25.11.2003	Etiquette and policy for marketing of Indian Seafarers Ban on conducting courses not approved by DGS Payment of 1% Annual fees
General letters 2004
21-TR(1)/2004 Dt.22.1.2004 3-TR(2)/88 Dt.6.2.2004 3-TR(58)/2002 Dt.23.2.2004 11-TR(45)/2004 Dt. 2.9.2004	Compliance of DGS Order No.1 of 2003 on land, single premises, formation of trust/society and QMS Signing of Check list Guidelines for conducting G.P. Rating course Reg. Bank loans to candidates
General letters 2005
11-TR(17)/2005-II Dt.14.9.2005 11-TR(18)/2004 Dt.21.10.2005 11-TR(79)/2005 Dt.20.12.2005	Mandatory Benchmarking of Training Institutes Approval for conduct of One year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc Nautical Science (IGNOU). Correspondence with Directorate and MMDs by Training Institutes
General letters 2007
11-TR(31)/2007 Dt.19.06.2007	Indian National Database of Seafarers (INDoS)
General letters 2008
40-NT(4)/2008	Speaking Order in response to Hon'ble Madras High Court's Order dated 07th August, 2008 passed in Miscellaneous Petition No. 1 of 2008 in Writ Petition No.17370 of 2008 after getting Petitioner's letter No. Nil dated 14th August, 2008.
General letters 2010
TR-51-NT(2)/2010	Approval of Certificate to be issued to the cadets of One Year Diploma in Nautical Science course