Panel of External assessors for Extra Master dissertation

**Executive Summary** DGS Circular 10 of 2022, dated 04.05.2022, concerns the panel of external assessors for Extra Master dissertations. It specifies the requirements for obtaining an Extra Master Certificate of Competency according to the MS Act of 1958 and Rule 23 of Merchant Shipping Rules of 2014. Candidates must submit a written dissertation proposal to the Chief Examiner for approval. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Extra Master Certificate of Competency:** * Specified in subsection 1 of Section 78 of the MS Act, 1958. * Requirements are defined in Rule 23 of Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping) Rules 2014. * **Dissertation Guidelines:** * Candidates are required to submit a written proposal of their dissertation on a marine research topic to the Chief Examiner of Master and Mates for approval, as per NT/Exam Circulars No. 01 of 2019 and 2021. * **Panel of External Assessors:** * The Chief Examiner of Master & Mates has constituted a panel of external assessors to evaluate the dissertation proposal and defense. * The panel comprises the following members: * Capt. R. G. Khare * Capt. B. K. Jha * Capt. Ajay Achuthan * Capt. Yashoverman Sharma * Capt. Ramji Krishnan * Capt. Subhash Deshpande * **Dissertation Assessment:** * Defense of dissertations will be assessed by the Chief Examiner of Master & Mates along with the panel of external assessors. * **Fees:** * Fees payable to external assessors for evaluation of the dissertation proposal and the defense will be as per the applicable order. **Impact Analysis** **Candidates for Extra Master Certificate** * **Impact:** * Need to adhere to the dissertation guidelines specified in the circulars. * Dissertation proposal and defense will be evaluated by the designated panel. * **Action Required:** * Submit a written dissertation proposal on a marine research topic to the Chief Examiner of Master and Mates for approval. * Prepare for defense before the Chief Examiner and panel of external assessors. **Chief Examiner of Master & Mates** * **Impact:** * Responsible for approving dissertation proposals. * Overseeing the assessment of the dissertation defense with the panel of external assessors. * **Action Required:** * Evaluate submitted dissertation proposals. * Participate in the assessment of dissertation defenses alongside the panel of external assessors. **Panel of External Assessors** * **Impact:** * Responsible for reviewing and evaluating dissertation proposals and defenses. * **Action Required:** * Assess dissertation proposals and defenses according to the applicable guidelines.

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