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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 Branch letter to all Pre Sea Training Institutes - Admission in the Pre-Sea
Training Institutes as per eligibility criteria prescribed by the Directorate.


Training Branch letter to all Maritime Trg Institutes conducting
DNS February, 2013 batch.


Status of On-board Training details of DNS Batches from
February, 2008 to August, 2010 of the Institutes conducting
February / August Batch as on 18.12.2012


Training Branch letter to all the Pre Sea Training Institutes -
submission of placement Records for Pre Sea Courses
for the year 2009, 2010 and 2011.


Training Branch letter to all training Institutes - Allotment of CET candidates
for January, 2013 entry batch


Training Branch letter to all Maritime Training Institutes - Clarification on letter
of even number dated 05.10.2012 regarding Course Certification
as per STCW 2010.


Training Branch letter to all Maritime Training Institutes - Course
Certification as per STCW 2010.


Training Branch letter to : all Training Institutes - Submission of Placement
Records for Pre-sea Courses for the year 2009, 2010 and 2011


Training Branch Notice dated 06-08-2012 to all Maritime Training Institutes
(MTIs) conducting GP Rating Course.


Notice for Defaulting Institute for non payment of 1% annual fees..

Letter to all Maritime Training Institutes conducting DNS Programme-
submission of placement records in terms of the
D. G. Shipping Circular No. 1 of 2008 reg.


Training Branch letter to All Maritime Training Institutes Conducting GP
Rating and CCMC Courses-
Candidates date from Training Institute  for
Jan -June 2012 Batch.


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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 1st 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
 

21/2006
 

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