**Executive Summary**
This document is DGS Circular No. 28 of 2020, dated 29.07.2020, which serves as an addendum to DGS Training Circular 19 of 2020, dated 18/05/2020. It outlines the allowance for candidates to undergo shipboard training even if they have not completed the practical portion or final exams of their pre-sea courses, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided they meet specific conditions. This circular comes into effect immediately and remains in force until further notice.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Eligibility for Shipboard Training:**
* Candidates unable to complete the practical part or final exams of pre-sea courses can undergo shipboard training.
* This is permitted if they have successfully attended/completed the theory/lecture part of the curriculum.
* They also need to have completed five basic safety courses as mandated by STCW code Part A Chapter VI.
* Eligible candidates include those in BE/B-Tech Marine Engineering (final year), B.Sc. (Nautical Science) (final year), Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) (final Semester), Graduate Marine Engineering (GME), and Electro-Technical Officer courses.
* **Requirements Post-Shipboard Training:**
* Candidates must still successfully complete their practical part of the curriculum and pass the final examination before applying for a Certificate of Competency.
* **MTI Responsibilities:**
* MTIs must ensure students acquire deeper knowledge of theoretical concepts and safety precautions through VC/LVS.
* MTIs must confirm the completion of the theory part by each student via a confirmation letter (Annexure -1). Only students with this letter will be allowed for shipboard training.
* The remaining practical training must be completed at the MTI after shipboard training, in accordance with DGS Training Circular 19 of 2020.
* MTIs are responsible for course completion, including practical training and examination, after the candidate returns from shipboard training.
* **Validity:**
* The provisions apply only until maritime training institutes resume normal operations.
* The circular is effective immediately and remains in force until further notice from the Directorate.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs)**
* **Impact:** MTIs must adapt their training programs to accommodate shipboard training before practical completion. They bear the responsibility of ensuring students receive adequate theoretical knowledge via VC/LVS and for completing the practical training after shipboard training.
* **Action Required:** MTIs must issue confirmation letters for students who have completed the theory portion, and readapt syllabus to include the remaining practical training after shipboard training is completed.
**Stakeholder: Students (Candidates of Pre-Sea Courses)**
* **Impact:** Students can now proceed with shipboard training despite incomplete practical training or final exams, provided they meet the outlined criteria.
* **Action Required:** Students must ensure they have completed the theory/lecture part and five basic safety courses. They should obtain a confirmation letter from their MTI before commencing shipboard training.
**Stakeholder: Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)**
* **Impact:** The DGS is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this circular and ensuring MTIs comply with the guidelines.
* **Action Required:** Provide updates and clarifications as needed and monitor the transition back to normal operations.
Key Entities Referenced
DGS Training Circular 19 of 2020: Referenced circular related to maritime training, amended by this circular.
DGS Circular No.: 28 of 2020: The circular itself, concerning conduct of maritime courses using Virtual Classes / Live Video Sessions.
Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs): The entities to whom the circular is directed, that conduct maritime training courses.
Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai: The issuing authority of the circular.
STCW code Part A Chapter VI: International standard regarding basic safety training.
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DGS Circular No.: 28 of 2020
(Addendum to DGS Training Circular 19 of 2020 dated I 8 / 05 I 2020)
SUB: Conduct of maritime courses using Virtual Classes / Live Video Sessions
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Whereas the Directorate had allowed the Maritime Training lnstitutes (MTIs) to conduct the
theory / lecture part of the curriculum for long duration pre-sea and competency courses through
Virtual Class / Live Video Sessions (VC / LVS) vide DGS Training Circular l9 of 2020 dated 18 I
0s I 2020.
2. Whereas a large numberof candidates have benefitted from the VC / LVS and completed the
theory / lecture part of the curriculum.
3. Whereas the uncertainties of the ongoing_COVID-Ig pandemic have paralyzed the
completion of shore-based training of the candidates.
4.
Whereas many pre-sea MTIs could not conduct the practical part of the curriculum of the
pre-sea course.
5.
Whereas many pre-sea MTIs could not conduct the final examination of the pre-sea course.
6. Whereas a large number of candidates were found to be getting opportunity to undergo
shipboard training but were unable to undertake the shipboard training as the practical part of the
curriculum and final examination are still pending.
7. ln view of the above, the Director General of Shipping, Covernment of India has decided the
following.
7.1. The candidates of the following pre-sea course who could not complete their practical
part ot'the respective curriculum and / or could not appear fbr final examinations shall be
allowed to undergo shipboard training, as a departure from the set design of the course due to
the prevailing situations, provided they have successf ully attended / completed their theory /
lecture part of the respective curriculum and have successfully completed five basic safety
courses as mandated by STCW code Part A Chapter VI.
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their practical part ofthe curriculum successlully pass the final examination prior to applying
fbr any Certificate olCompetency examination. In other words, the eligibility criteria for any
Certificate ol Competency shall remain as it is. The candidates mentioned above shall be
allowed to complete their shipboard training prior to completing required practicals which are
part of their shore-based training. However, MTIs through VC/LVS shall ensure that their
students acquire the deeper knowledge and understanding of the theoretical concepts /
techniques and also guide the students on the safety precautions that are to be observed while
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7.3. The provisions mentioned in para 7.1 and para 7.2 shall be applicable only till the time
the training in Maritime Training lnstitutes is resumed after normalcy.
8. This Training Circular comes in to force with immediate eff'ect and shall be in force till the
time further order is issued by the Directorate in this regard.
9. The MTI shall confirm in respect ofeach student ofhaving completed the theory part ofthe
course fully by issuance ofa confirmation letter in the lormat prescribed in Annexure -1. Only those
srudents having confirmation letter will be allowed for shipboard training.
10. The remaining part of the course of practical training shall be completed at the MTI aflter
completion of relevant Ship-board training requirements in accordance with DGS Training Circular
l9 ol 2020. The MTIs will be responsible for course completion including practical training and
examination after shipboard training once the candidate is ashore and should not link it with thc
arrival ofallthe candidates ofthe concerned institute from that batch.
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