**Executive Summary**
DGS Order 31 of 2020, dated 21.10.2020, is an addendum to DGS Order 27 of 2020, providing instructions for updating candidate photographs and signatures for facial recognition in E-Learning, CAS, and Exit Examinations. It introduces a new URL for candidate photo verification and includes instructions for using the Face Web API for authentication (Annexure-I). All MMDs and MTIs must comply with this order.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Photograph and Signature Updates:**
* Elaborate instructions and SOP are issued for updating candidate photos and signatures for facial recognition in E-Learning, CAS, and Exit Examinations.
* **MTI Responsibilities:**
* MTIs are responsible for uploading correct candidate data when uploading batch details on the e-governance system, as per DGS Order 27 of 2020.
* **Candidate Verification Facility:**
* Candidates are provided an additional facility to verify their photograph against their seafarer profile using a URL.
* **Server and URL Update:**
* A new server was procured for facial recognition, and data was migrated.
* The URL mentioned in para 4.1 of DGS Order 27 of 2020 is replaced by a new URL: [https://220.156.188.229/](https://220.156.188.229/)
* **Face Web API:**
* Instructions for using the Face Web API for authentication are provided in Annexure-I.
**Impact Analysis**
**MMDs and MTIs**
* **Impact**: Compliance with the updated procedures for candidate data and photograph management.
* **Action Required**: Implement the updated procedures outlined in the order and Annexure-I.
**Candidates**
* **Impact**: Changes to the process for verifying photographs. New process for photo verification to ensure correct information in seafarer profiles.
* **Action Required**: Utilize the new URL to access the portal and verify their photographs.
Key Entities Referenced
DGS Order 27 of 2020: A previous order by the Directorate General of Shipping which this order (DGS Order 31 of 2020) is an addendum to. It addresses data upload and verification responsibilities related to seafarer profiles.
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS): The primary regulatory body issuing the order, responsible for shipping and maritime affairs in India.
E-Learning, CAS and Exit Examination: Components of the maritime training system that are using facial recognition technology for candidate authentication.
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs): Institutions responsible for uploading correct data of candidates.
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Whereas the Directorate has issued elaborate instructions and SOP for updation of
photograph and signature of the candidates for facial recognition by E-Learning, CAS and Exit
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Whereas the Directorate has issued DGS Order 21 of 2020 dated 01.10.2020 putting
responsibility on MTI to upload correct data of candidates at the time of uploading of batch detail
on e-governance system. Further an additional facility has been provided to candidates
to verify his/her photograph with the photograph in seafarer profile using URL.
3. The Directorate has recently assessed the load of face recognition application on
the server and procured new seryer for facial recognition software and the data has been
recently migrated to this new server. Due to this, the earlier URL mentioned at para
4.1 of the DGS Order 27 of 2020 has been replaced by a new URL: https:11220.156.188.2291
4. Further, instructions for using the Face Web API for authentication is enclosed as
Annexure-I.
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Part1 : Instruction for Verification of Face against INDOS profile photo
Step 1:
● If you are a first time user of the online E-Learning or EXIT exam service, you will receive
an error “The User is Not Registered”. In that case follow the below instructions:
Step 2:
● Go to the portal “https://220.156.188.229/”
Step 3:
● Enter Username as INDOS number and Password.
Page 1 of 4Step 4: Click on “Verify Profile Photo”
Step 5:
● Click on “Start Webcam” to Start Web Camera.
Page 2 of 4Step 6:
● Click on “Capture Image”.
● Please capture the image in proper lighting condition.
Step 7:
● Click on “Verify”.
● If It shows Successful then candidates can upload three (3) additional photos, if they
have not done so before.
Page 3 of 4Part2 : Instruction for uploading 3 additional photos for easy authentication during E-Learning
and EXIT Exam
Step 1:
● Click on “Profile Photo”.
Step 2:
● Capture 3 different photos using web camera and upload
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