Corrigendum to this office NT/ENG Cicular No.02 of 2014 reg. - Procedure for the issuance of Certificates of Endorsement of Recognition (COE) to Indian nationals holding foreign CoCs.

**Executive Summary** This document is a corrigendum to NT/ENG Circular No. 02 of 2014, issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, regarding the issuance of Certificates of Endorsement (COE) to Indian nationals holding foreign Certificates of Competency (CoCs). The circular, dated 02.11.16, discontinues the issuance of COEs to MEO Class IV Engineers and Second Officers. Candidates already issued with COEs before 27.05.14 are permitted to be employed on Indian flag vessels under specific conditions. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Discontinuation of COE Issuance:** * The issuance of Certificates of Endorsement under the STCW Reg I/10 to MEO Class IV holders and Second Officers from all countries is discontinued from the date of this circular. * **Existing COE Holders:** * Candidates already issued with Certificates of Endorsement (COE) before 27.05.14 are allowed to be employed on Indian flag vessels. * Such employment is subject to fulfillment of other applicable conditions. * These candidates are also eligible for the revalidation of COEs from time to time until further orders. * Revalidation is also subject to fulfillment of applicable conditions. * **Other Provisions:** * All other contents of NT/ENG Circular No. 02 of 2014 dated 25.07.14 remain unchanged. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholders** **MEO Class IV Engineers and Second Officers** * **Impact:** * New applicants seeking Certificates of Endorsement will no longer be issued COEs based on their foreign CoCs. * Existing COE holders (issued before 27.05.14) can continue to work on Indian flag vessels and revalidate their COEs under specific conditions. * **Action Required:** * New applicants cannot rely on foreign CoCs to obtain Indian COEs under the STCW Reg I/10. * Existing holders should ensure they meet all applicable conditions for continued employment and revalidation. **Mercantile Marine Departments** * **Impact:** * Must adhere to the revised guidelines for COE issuance and revalidation. * **Action Required:** * Implement the new policy of discontinuing COE issuance for MEO Class IV Engineers and Second Officers. * Verify the issue date of COEs for those claiming continued employment and revalidation rights. **Indian Flag Vessels** * **Impact:** * May face changes in the availability of MEO Class IV Engineers and Second Officers holding foreign CoCs. * **Action Required:** * Consider the impact on staffing plans and recruitment strategies. **Directorate General of Shipping** * **Impact:** * Responsible for enforcing the amended policy. * **Action Required:** * Monitor the implementation of the corrigendum and address any issues that arise.

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