**Executive Summary**
This document, DGS Order No. 16 of 2022, issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) on June 20, 2022, outlines various transition schemes for Agniveers (recruits under the Agnipath scheme) from the Indian Navy to the Merchant Navy. It details the minimum educational qualifications and the sea service, training, and examination requirements for Agniveers to obtain various certifications and ratings in the Merchant Navy. The order aims to facilitate career transitions for Agniveers after their initial four-year service in the Indian Navy.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose:** Facilitate the transition of Agniveers from the Indian Navy to the Merchant Navy.
* **Eligibility:** Schemes apply to Agniveers who meet specified educational criteria either before joining the Indian Navy or during their four-year service.
* **Educational Qualifications:**
* Class X/XII passed with 40% in English in either Class X or Class XII.
* 40% aggregate in English, Mathematics & Science in Class X or 40% aggregate in total in Class XII.
* Schemes also exist for Agniveers with a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or an ITI Trade Certificate in Electronic/Electrical Stream.
* **Transition Schemes:**
* Transition Scheme for Agniveers from Ratings in Indian Navy to Certified Ratings in Merchant Navy (Table-1).
* Transition Scheme for Agniveers from Electrical Ratings in Indian Navy to Certified Electro-Technical Rating in Merchant Navy (Table-2).
* Transition Scheme for Agniveers from Ratings in Indian Navy to Certified Class IV-NCV CoC holder in Merchant Navy (Table-3).
* Transition Scheme for Agniveers from Electrical Ratings in Indian Navy to Certified Electro-Technical Officer in Merchant Navy (Table-4).
* Transition Scheme for Agniveers from Cook in Indian Navy to Certified Cook in Merchant Navy (Table-5).
* Transition Scheme for Agniveers Deck Sailor in Indian Navy to Ratings forming part of navigational watch (II/4 COP) in Merchant Navy (Table-6).
* **Requirements for Certification:**
* Specific sea service requirements, training, and examination criteria as detailed in each scheme.
* Issuance of INDOS and CDC upon request from the Indian Navy, provided candidates show inclination toward the schemes.
* Medical fitness at the time of STCW certification.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Agniveers**
* **Impact:** Provides pathways for career opportunities in the Merchant Navy after their service in the Indian Navy.
* **Action Required:** Meet the eligibility criteria, fulfil the sea service requirements, undergo necessary training, and pass the required examinations to obtain relevant certifications.
**Stakeholder: Directorate General of Shipping**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing and implementing the transition schemes.
* **Action Required:** Issue INDOS and CDC as per the schemes, conduct examinations, and issue certifications to eligible Agniveers.
**Stakeholder: Indian Navy**
* **Impact:** Facilitates the transition of their personnel to the Merchant Navy.
* **Action Required:** Provide the necessary documentation to DGS and certify the sea service and training completed by Agniveers during their tenure in the Navy.
Key Entities Referenced
Agnipath: A new defense recruitment model allowing youth to serve in the armed forces for four years and subsequently apply for regular employment.
Directorate General of Shipping: The entity facilitating the transition of Agniveers from the Indian Navy to the Merchant Navy.
Merchant Navy: The maritime industry sector where Agniveers can pursue a career after their service in the Indian Navy, with various transition schemes available.
Indian Navy: The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces from which Agniveers are being recruited and transitioned to the Merchant Navy.
STCW Convention: An international convention setting standards for seafarer training, certification, and watchkeeping, relevant to the certification of Indian seafarers.
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Agnipath is a new defence recruitment model that would allow youth to serve in the
armed forces for a period of four years.After four years they can apply for regular
employment in the armed forces or for various other jobs in other government
departments.
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lndia' is one of the largest Manpower supplier to world Merchant Fleet. lndian
seafarers are certified as per STCW Convention and have been in great demand
internationally. The lndian Navy Personnel are being facilitated by Directorate
General of shipping to join Merchant Navy in various roles after their retirement.
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The Directorate General of Shipping intends to facilitate those Agniveers joining
lndian Navy, who intend to take alternate career after their 4-years stint in lndian
Navy.
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ln order to facilitate their joining Merchant Navy, the Directorate General of Shipping
has devised following schemes to Agniveers who meet the following minimum
educational criterion either prior joining as Agniveers or during their 4-years as
Agniveers in lndian Navy:
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Class XXll Passed with 40% marks in Englishin either Class X or Class Xll and
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4oo/o aggregate in English, Mathematics & Science in Class X or 40 % aggregate in
total in Class Xll.
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Some schemes are also being devised for Agniveers with Diploma
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Stream (either they join lndian Navy after completing these courses or complete the
same during their 4-years as Agniveers).
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Certified Electro- Technical Rating in Merchant Navy.
(iii) Table-3 Transition scheme for Agniveers from Ratings in lndian Navy to certified
Class IV-NCV CoC holder in Merchant Navy.
(iv) Table4 Transition scheme for Agniveers from Electrical Ratings in lndian Navy to
Certified Electro Technical Officer in Merchant Navy.
(v) Table-S Transilion scheme for Agniveers from cook in lndian Navy to certified cook
in Merchant Navy.
(vi) Table-6 Transition Scheme for Agniveers Deck Sailor in lndian Navy to Ratings
forming part of navigational watch (ll/4 COP) in Merchant Navy
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The flow diagrams detailing all the procedures are attached and this is also subject
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lssuance of lNDos and cDC on lndian Navy request for those candidates who have
shown any inclination towards one or more of the schemes above and
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Candidate being medically fit at the time of issuance of STCW Certification.
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