This notice from the Directorate General of Shipping, Mercantile Marine Department, Kolkata District, dated 09.02.2026, concerns the nautical written examinations for March 2026, specifically for 2nd Mate (FG) and ASM (FG) candidates.
Key points include:
* Assessment files must be submitted to MMD Kolkata without the Competency Course certificate by February 13th, 2026, and with the Competency Course certificate by February 20th, 2026. Course Competition Certificate to be submitted positively by 20th February, 2026.
* Files received after February 20th, 2026, will not be processed.
* Candidates must clear all communicated deficiencies via E-MAIL/Post at the earliest, and all deficiencies must be cleared by February 23rd, 1200 hrs in all respects.
* Candidates must adhere to DGS Circular No. 13 of 2022, 16 of 2024.
* Assessments must be submitted through Maritime Training Institute (MTI) only, and be checked and endorsed by an MTI representative before submission to MMD Kolkata. Unendorsed files will be rejected.
* Candidates must report to the exam venue 45 minutes before the written exam with their original CDC, Passport, CoC, and SID.
* Candidates may bring the Nautical Almanac and Norie's tables to the examination.
* Oral exam dates are available via the "View Oral Exam Schedule" link within the admit card.
Contact information: Telephone: (033) 2223-0229/36/38, Fax: (033) 2223-0853, E-mail : pommd.kol-wb@gov.in; pommdkol@yahoo.com. The office address is Marine House, Hastings, Kolkata-700022.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Shipping: The issuing authority for the notice regarding nautical examinations.
MMD Kolkata: Mercantile Marine Department Kolkata, the location for submitting assessment files.
DGS Circular No. 13 of 2022: Referenced circular that candidates must follow.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The parent ministry of the issuing authority.
MTI: Maritime Training Institute, through which assessments must be submitted.
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NOTICE
With reference to the nautical written examinations for the month of March, 2026,the candidates of,
2d Mate (FG) & ASM (FG) the following may be noted: -
l) Assessment files to be submitted (delivered at MMD Kolkata) without Competency Course
certificate by l3th of February, 2026 and with Competency Course by 20th February, 2026
through post/courier etc. Course Competition Certificate to be submitted positively by 20th
February,2026.
2) Assessment files received after 20th February, 2026 will not be processed for appearing in
March, 2026 examination.
3) Candidates must clear all communicated deficiencies through E-MAIL/Post at the earliest.
Assessment files all deficiencies must be cleared by 23"d February 1200 hrs in all respect.
4) Candidate must follow the DGS Circular No. 13 of 2022,16 of 2024.
5) All assessment to be submitted through MTI onlv and it must be checked and endorsed
by MTI representative prior submitting to MMD, Kolkata. Any file not
checked/endorsed by MTI representative will be rejected without any further
communication.
6) Candidates to report to exam venue 45 minutes prior to written exam with original CDC
and Passport/CoC/SID.
7) Candidates may bring the Nautical Almanac, Norie's table during the examination.
8) For oral exam date: - The Seafarer need to use "View Oral Exam Schedule" link to get the
card.
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Examiner of Mabteland Mates
Mercantile Marine Department
MMD, Kolkata.