TRAINING BRANCH CIRCULARS

TRAINING BRANCH CIRCULARS
DGS Orders	DGS Cir.	Gen. Letters	Guide-lines	IGNOU Cir.	Training Circulars		M.S. Notices		Press Release
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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.

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 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

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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

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12/2005

18/2005

Guidelines to conduct IGNOU approved one year pre-sea training course for Deck Cadets

Degree courses for Deck Cadets

Company Security Officer (CSO) Course

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

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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

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.

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.

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]

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.