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DGS Circular No. 41 of 2025
(STCW Circular No. 04 of 2025)
FileNo. 25-104/7/2025-NT -DGS Comp.No.: 33029 Date:23.09.2025
Authorizedby
Subject: RevisedCourse Curriculum forChiefMate (NCV) Phase-Iand
ChiefExaminer Phase-IICourse- reg.
of Masterand
Mates
1. Maritime Safety and Training, Examination and Assessment of Seafarers are paramount to the
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), the competent authority of the Government of India for
maritime affairs. The DGS periodically reviews the syllabi of competency courses to ensure that
it is meeting therequirements of theshipping industry.
2. ASyllabusRevisionCommitteewasconstitutedbytheDirectoratevideN.T.Wing/EACBranch
Nautical Circular No. 17 of 2024 dated 02.07.2024 for the revision of syllabi for Nautical
Competency Coursesleading to Certificate of Competency(CoC) examinations.
3. Upon extensive deliberations with the stakeholders by the said committee, the syllabus for the
Chief Mate (NCV) Phase-I and Phase-II Course has been reviewed and revised. The updated
syllabus incorporates all amendments to the STCW Convention till date, including the 2010
ManilaAmendments.
4. Based on therecommendations ofthecommittee,the revised coursesyllabus, course duration,
and instructionalhours havebeen finalized.These areenclosed as:
a. Annexure 1 (a) - Revised Syllabus ChiefMate (NCV) Phase I
1 (b) - RevisedSyllabus ChiefMate (NCV)Phase II
b. Annexure 2 (a) -Standard Format for Certificate ofCourse Completion ChiefMate (NCV)
Phase I
2 (b)- Standard Formatfor Certificate of Course Completion ChiefMate (NCV)
Phase II
Page1of66c. Annexure 3 - Chief Mate (NCV) - Summary of Examination (Function -Wise)Table A –
II/2)- STCW 2010.
d. Annexure 4 - List ofLibrary Books, Publications, and ReferenceMaterials
4. Itisexpectedthatallapprovedmaritimetraininginstituteswilladheretotheseguidelinesinletter
and spirit.
5. The revised guidelines for Chief Mate (NCV) Phase-I and Phase-II Course shall come into force
effectfromSept2025onwards.Henceforth,ChiefMate(NCV)Phase-IandPhase-IICourseshall
commence on the 15th day of each month, or the following working day, as prescribed in the
AnnualSchedule ofCoursesand Examinations published on the DGSwebsite.
6. This is issued with theapprovalof theChiefExaminerof Masters and Mates.
(Capt. Ravi Singh Sikarwar)
Nautical Surveyor-cum-DDG(Tech.)
To,
1. DGS Secretariat.
2. ChiefSurveyor with the Govt. of India
3. Nautical Advisorto the Govt.of India
4. All Maritime Training Institutes
4. INSA/FOSMA/MASSA/ICCSA
5. ComputerCell
Page2of66ANNEXURE1(a)
CHIEF MATE (NCV) - PHASE – I COURSE
DETAILED SYLLABUS
DURATION :3 MONTHS TOTAL HOURS: 360
SUBJECT: TERRESTRIAL ANDCELESTIAL NAVIGATION, 56 hrs
Topics Hours
CompetenceNo. 1:Plan a voyageand conductnavigation
1.1 VoyagePlanning and Navigation forall Conditions
1.1.1/ 1.1.2 CoastalNavigation / Ocean Voyages :
Describe
- Application content & intent of principles to be observed in keeping a
NavigationalWatch
- Sailing directions,
- Routeingcharts,androuteinginaccordancewithgeneralprovisionsofship’s
routeing
- Reportingproceduresinaccordancewithgeneralprinciplesforshipreporting
systems and with VTS procedures.
- Planningnavigationandplottingcoursestakenintoaccountrestrictedwaters,
meteorological conditions, Restricted visibility, Traffic separation schemes,
vesseltrafficservice(VTS) areas, and Areaof extensivetidaleffects.
Explain
- Various stages of Passage Planning (Appraisal, Planning, Execution, 22
Monitoring)
Define- Current, leeway, tidalstream, set, drift.
Explain:
- Effect of wind and current and determine course and distancemadegood.
- Course to steerallowing fortidal streamor current or wind.
Exercises:
- Determineposition by bearings and ranges.
- Determineposition by plotting astronomicalposition lines.
- Transferring of position lines
- Determineposition by running fix with leeway and current.
- Planapassagebetweentwoportsfromberthtoberthusingtheproceduresfor
passage planning.
Page3of66CompetenceNo. 2:Determine position and theaccuracyof resultant position fix by anymeans
2.1 Position Determination
2.1.1 Terrestrialnavigation:Abilitytouseappropriatecharts,errorsinpositionlines,
noticesto mariners and otherpublications.
Explain
- How errors may occur in position fixing and how they areminimized.
15
Exerciseson
- Chart correction and other nautical publications including T&P notices using
information from Notices to Mariners and corrections using tracings.
- Mercator Sailing
2.1.2 Celestial navigation:
Define
- Civil, Nautical and AstronomicalTwilights
Explain
- Relationship betweentime and longitude
- Relationship betweentime and hour angle
- How to identify starsby means ofstarchartand starfinder
19
- Understanding in case of cocked hatdue to 3 position lines (No
mathematicalresolution of cocked hat)
Calculate
- Time of meridian altitudeof sun
- Position lines by means ofobservations ofSun and PoleStar
- Position at noon
- Stars suitable for observation in the twilight period
- Position basedon staggeredobservations
(No calculations shall be based on ambiguity of time or date, incorrect application of
chronometer error, index errorordip, etc.)
TOTAL 56
Page4of66SUBJECT: METEOROLOGY, 30 hrs
Topics Hours
CompetenceNo. 8:Forecastweather and oceanographicconditions
8 .1 Meteorology
8.1.1 The atmosphere:
Explain
- Diurnalvariation of temperature
2
- Relative humidity
- Lapserate
- Adiabatic changes
- Diurnalvariation of pressure
- Geostrophicwind
- Gradientand cyclostrophic winds.
Describe - Characteristics and location ofDoldrums, ITCZ and Trade winds
8 .1.2 Climatology:
Explain- Generaldistribution ofsurface temperatureand Surfacecurrent
Describe
- Characteristicsand weatherassociatedwith various types ofclouds. 2
- Causes ofglobalwarming
- Depletion oftheOzonelayer
- Accumulation of Greenhouse gas
- Effects of Global warming
Change in weatherpatterns
Melting of the IceCap
8 .1.3 Tropicalrevolving storms:
Explain
- Regions and seasons of greatest frequency ofTRS
- Localnomenclatureof TRS
- Conditions associated with formation ofTRS
- Factors affecting movement ofTRS
- Factors associated with decay of TRS
7
Describe
- CharacteristicsofTRS
- Signs which givewarning ofan approaching TRS
- Messagesrequireto besent as perSOLAS
Page5of66Sketch anddescribe
- Typicaland possibletrack of TRS
- Cross section through a TRS showing areas ofcloud and precipitation
- Plan of TRS showing isobars, wind circulation, track, path, eye, trough line,
dangerous semi circle, dangerous quadrant and navigable semi circle for
Northern hemisphere.
Explain
- Reasons for naming of dangeroussemicircle
- Method of determining in which sector of TRS a ship is situated.
- Method of determining vortex of aTRS
- Correct avoidance procedurewhenin thevicinity ofTRS
Frontal and Non frontaldepressions
Define- Family of depressions, trough, anti-cyclone
Explain
- ITCZ and line squall
Sketch anddescribe
- Distribution ofweatherin a depression
- Isobars and wind circulation in a depression
8.1.4Weatherforecasting:
Explain
- Synopticand Prognostic charts along with their use.
- Interpreting isobaric patterns and codes on a Synoptic weather chart 6
- How to determinegeostrophic and surfacewindspeeds from the charts
List
- Information given in wave charts
- Information given by weatherfaxcharts
- Information given in shipping forecasts
8.2 Oceanography
8 .2.1 Ocean currents:
Explain
- Driftcurrent, gradient current, upwelling current
- Generalpattern ofsurfacewater circulation – Indianocean ,Arabian Sea
and Bay ofBengalregion 3
- Principal individualcurrents and their names - Indian ocean, Arabian Sea
and Bay ofBengalregion
- Information availableon current rose
- VectorMean current
- Current data present in current atlases and routeing charts
Describe
- Use ofdata available from all of abovefor passage plan
Page6of66- Characteristicsand weatherassociatedwith Indian ocean,Arabian Sea and
Bay of Bengalcurrents.
8.2.2 Waves:
Define- Wave, significant wave height, average waveheight, fetch, swell
Explain
2
- Importanceof Wind force,duration, fetch in formation and growth of waves
- The method ofestimating wave heights and wave periods
- Factors affecting waveheight and direction
- Information availablefrom wind rose
- The method ofestimating wave length of the wave
8.3 WeatherRouteing:
Information of:
- Wind and current to select anoptimum route,
- Use ofwavecharts to selectthebest route, 2
- Weatherrouteing services availableto shipping.
Describe
- Climatologicalrouteing
- Optimum (least time routing)
- Data presented in sailing directions and Mariner’s Hand Book
4
8 .4 Calculation of tides forstandard and secondary ports
8.5 Use ofall appropriatenautical publications on tides and currents:
Explain
2
- Routeing charts,
- Tide tables,
- Current and tidalstream atlases.
30
TOTAL
Page7of66SUBJECT: CARGO HANDLING &STOWAGE, 120 hrs
Topics Hours
CompetenceNo. 12:Plan and ensuresafe loading, stowage,securing, care during the voyage
and
unloading ofcargoes
12.1 Dry Cargoes:
12.1.1 Timberdeck cargoes:
Explain
- Contents of Code ofsafe practice for ships carrying timber deck cargoes.
- Stowage andsecuring of deck timber cargoes
5
- Hazards involved with the carriage ofdeck timber cargo
- Need forregularinspection of lashing arrangements
- Need forcontrolling height of deck cargo
- Need forprovision of walkways and access to the top of thecargo.
Describe
- Action ifcargo is lost overboard
- Stability criteria to befulfilled
- Rolling period test for determining ship’sstability and limitations of the
method.
12.1.2 Loading, stowage and discharge ofheavy lifts:
Explain
- Load density 3
- Need for spreading ofthe load overan area
- Use ofShoring
- Hazards and Precautions while handling aheavy lift
- Methods of securing heavy lift (below deck and abovedeck)
- Need for adequate initialGM
12.1.3 Procedures forreceiving, tallying and delivering cargo:
Describe
- Mate’sreceipts,
Bill of Lading (Information available and different types ofB/L)
3
CharterParties
- Note ofprotest
Page8of6612.1.4 Careof cargo during carriage:
Prepare
6
- Cargo Plan given hatch dimensions, stowagefactor, load density, broken
stowage(maximum 4 cargoes)
Describe
- Preparation of cargo spacesprior loading
- Precautions to avoid Crushing and Chafing damage and state which cargoes
areliable to be affected.
- Ship and Cargo sweat, and needfor Ventilation
- ImportanceofandinformationavailablefromCodeofsafepracticeforcargo
stowageand securing
4
- Importanceof and information available from Cargo Securing Manual
- Securing arrangements of
rolled steel
steel coils
steel plates
vehicles
containers
- Inspection and tightening of lashings
- Importanceof log book entries
12.1.5 ContainerCarriers:
Explain
- Types and marking of containers,
- Bay plans andstack weight,
- Anti-heeling tanks
3
- Torsional stresses
- Lashing andSecuring of containers
- Containercode (CSC).
Describe - Procedures for loading and carriage of Refrigeratedcontainers.
Page9of6612.1 6 Car Carriers, Reeferships andRo-Ro Ships:
Car Carriersand Ro-Ro Ships:
Describe
- Stowage andSecuring arrangements of vehicles
- Proceduresfor Loading and discharging vehicles
- Procedurefor lowering and hoisting ramps,
- Procedurefor setting up andstowing retractablevehicle decks,
- Procedures for opening, closing and securing hull openings
- Generalprecautions to be observed whilst working cargo
Explain -Need to monitor atmosphere in ro-rospaces
Reefer Ships
Define - Cooled, Frozen,Chilled Cargoes
5
Describe
- Generaloutlineofrefrigeration systems (Vapour absorption and Brine
cooling)
- Preparation of cargo spaceforcarriageof refrigerated cargoes.
- Care,monitoring and records ofcargo during passage
- Inspection of cargo and brine traps
- General precautions to beobserved whilst working cargo
12.2 Cargo-handling Gearand Hatch Covers :
12.2.1 Requirements applicableto cargo-handling gear:
Define
- Competentperson, authorisedperson, responsible person, loose gear,lifting
appliance.
Explain 4
- Contents of Registerfor Ship’sLifting appliances and cargo handling gear
(Chain Register)
Describe
- Duties of theDockSafety Inspector
State
- The requirements of guarding dangerous parts ofthemachinery.
Page10of6612.2.2 Maintenanceof cargo gear:
- Describe
- Requirements for testing oflifting appliances and loose gear beforethey
areused for the first time 3
- Requirements for Periodic thorough examination and inspection ofcargo
gear
- Annealing ofloosegear
- Maintenanceof wire ropes, blocks, shackles, hooks, sheaves, pulleys and
slings
12.2.3 Maintenanceof hatch covers:
Describe
- Procedures to check weathertightness ofhatch covers
- Securing of hatch pontoons
- Maintenance and use of Sidecleats and cross-joint wedgemechanism
Explain
3
- Importanceof clear drainage channels and drain holes.
- Importanceof compression bars and sealing gaskets
- Need to check hydraulic system for leakages
12.3 Keeping a Watch in Port
12.3.1 Arrangements necessary for appropriate and effective deck watches to be
maintained forthepurpose of safety undernormal circumstances
Explain
4
- Proceduresfor effectiveport watch keeping
List - The items to be checked regarding safety of life,cargo,property,
environment and security during a deck watch.
- The circumstancesin which to callMaster
- The items included in ChiefOfficer’s Standing Orders/ Night Orders
CompetenceNo. 13:Assess reported defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatchcovers and
ballast
tanks and take appropriateaction:
13.1 Knowledge of the limitations on strength of the vital constructional parts of a
standard bulk carrier and ability to interpret given figures for bending moments
and shear forces.
3
Outlinesanddescribesthecommondamage/defectsthatmayoccuronwatertight
transverse bulkheads situated attheends of drycargo holds of abulk carrier
Page11of66 Statesthatcracksmayoftenbefoundatorneartheconnectionofthestoolofthe
transverse bulkhead and the tank top in bulk carriers having combination
cargo/ballast holds
13.2 Ability to explain how to avoid the detrimental effects on bulk carriers of
corrosion, fatigue and inadequate cargo handling.
3
Explain
- Actionstobetakentoavoidthedetrimentaleffectsonbulkcarriersofcorrosion,
fatigueand inadequate cargo handling
CompetenceNo. 14:Carriageof dangerous cargoes
14.1 Dangerous, Hazardous and HarmfulCargoes:
14 1.1 Dangerous goods in packaged form (SOLAS Ch. VII, IMDG Code and
MARPOL Annex III)
Explain
- Requirements ofSOLAS ChapterVII
- Classification of IMDG cargo
- Use of IMDG Code and supplement
- MFAG
- EmS
- Emergency Response procedures
- Segregation table
- Precautions whenhandling dangerous goods,
- Dangerous cargo manifest,
11
- Inspections before loading dangerous goods
- Dangerous goods carried in containers
- Construction ofmagazineforcarriageof explosives
- Limitations on carriageofexplosives
- Compatibility ofClass 1 cargoes
- Safeuse ofpesticides on ships
- Labelling and marking of packages
List
- Contents of IMDG Volume Iand II
- Nine classes of dangerous goods in IMDGCode
- Contents of Shipper’sdeclaration ofdangerous goods
- Explosiveswhich may becarried on passengerships.
- Prepare a cargo planfor stowage of dangerous goods based on
Segregation table(not more than threecargoes)
Page12of6614.1.2 Solid bulk cargoes:
Define
- Angle ofRepose
- Flow MoisturePoint
- Transportable Moisture Limit
- Flow point
- Stowage Factor
- Load Density
Describe
- Preparation for holds for loading
Explain
- AdditionalSafety measuresfor bulk carriers asper SOLAS ChapterXII
- Purpose and objectives of IMSBC code
- Classification of cargoes asper IMSBC Code
- Main hazards and precautions with the shipment of bulk solids (Ores, Urea,
Concentrates,Sulphur,Coal) 10
- Documentation required prior loading
- Importance of effective communication and working relationship between
ship and terminal
- Maximum allowable weight forsingleand adjacent holds
- BlockLoading
- Purpose and objectives of Bulk carrierloading and unloading (BLU)code
- Test fordetermining angle ofRepose and FMP on board.
- Precautions to be taken priorentering cargo holds
- Common structural rules (CSR) for bulk carriers
- Dangers associated with cargoes that arelikely to liquefy
List
- Cargoeslikely to liquefy
- The information exchanged between ship and terminal
- Contents of Ship-shoresafety Checklist
- Contents of Loading Manual
14 1.3 Grain Cargoes (SOLAS Ch. VI, IMO grain code)
Define- Grain
- Filledand Partly filled compartments
- Trimmed and untrimmedcargo
Explain
- Preparation ofholds for carriage ofgrain cargo
7
- Securing free grain surfacein partly filledcompartment,
- Use ofShifting boards
- Document ofAuthorisation
- Grain loading stability criteriain detail
- Contents of Grain loading stability booklet.
- Methods to reduceGrain heeling moments in orderto meetGrain stability
criteria.
Calculations on Grain stability
Page13of6614 1.4 Arrangements necessary to ensure a safe deck watch is maintained when
carrying hazardous cargo
Explain
2
- The various hazards in carriageof dangerous goods
- Safety precautions during cargo operations
14 .2 Outlineknowledge of Tanker Operations :
14 .2.1 Terms and definitions:
Define
2
- Crude oil,
- Refinedproducts,
- Spikedcrude,
- Sour crude,
- Reid vapourpressure,
- Upperand lowerflammable limits
- Pour point
Explain
- Flammability diagram
- TLV
- Tankerarrangement (tanks, pump rooms, slop
tanks,cofferdams, deep tanks)
- Cargo piping system (Free flow,Ring main, Direct)
- Cargo pumps (Centrifugal, Reciprocating Educators)
14.2.2 International Safety Guide for OilTankers and Terminals (ISGOTT) 1
Explain
- Contents and application ofthe ISGOTT
Page14of6614 .2.3 Oil tankeroperations and related pollution-prevention regulations:
Define
- Segregated ballast,
- Cleanballast,
- Dirty ballast,
- Slop tank,
Describe
- Inert gassystem,
- PV valve
- PV breaker
Describe
- Hazards involved in Crude Oil Washing andTank cleaning operation
- Cleaning, Purging and Gas freeing procedures
7
List
- Items of pre-arrivalchecklist
Describe
- Loading and discharging operations on a tanker.
- Procedurefor man entry in enclosed spaceson tanker
Explain
- The useof Oxygen Analyser, Explosimeter,Tank scope,Draegertubes
14 .2.4 Chemical tankers (SOLAS ChapterVII, MARPOLAnnex II, IBC Code):
Define
- Type 1, Type2 and Type 3 chemicaltankers
Explain
- Various categories (X,Y,Z, OS) ofcargoes
- Hazards associated with chemicalcargoes and control measures
- Purpose and useof IBC code.
4
- Purpose and objective of P & A manual
- Equipment for evaluation of tank atmosphere (flammable gasdetector, O
2
analyser and measurement ofconcentration oftoxicgas)
- Threshold limit value (TLV) ofproduct
- Odour threshold
- Information availablein cargo datasheets
- With the aid of a simple diagram,a “closedcircuit”loading operation using
avapour- return line
List
- Items of pre-arrivalchecklist
- Entries madein Cargo RecordBook
Sketch anddescribe
- Independent, integral, gravity and pressurecargo tanks
- Typicaltank arrangements with piping
Page15of6614 .2.5 Tank cleaning and control of pollution in chemicaltankers:
Describe
- Hazards involved with tank cleaning 2
- Use ofslop tanks,
- Cycle ofa tankwashing system
- Discharge criteria as perAnnex II ofMARPOL 73/78
14.2.6/14.2.7Gastankers:(Ch.VIIofSOLAS,SIGTTOand IGCCode)LNG,LPG,
LEG and chemicalgases in bulk
Define
- Type A,Type B and TypeC tanks
State
- Eachcargo tank is fitted with high levelalarm and auto- shut off.
Explain
5
- Purpose and objectives of IGC Code
- Hazards ofgas cargoes and control measures adopted
- The terms-Boiling point, cargo area, cargo containment systems, gas
carrier,gas/dangerous zone, gas-safespace, hold space,interbarrierspace,
MARVS, primaryand secondary barrier,tank dome
- Various types ofships (Fully pressurized, Semi pressurized, Fully
refrigerated and Semirefrigerated)
- Various types oftanks (integral, membrane,semi-membrane, independent
and internally insulatedtank)
- Certificate of fitness
- Detection ofcargo leakagethrough primarybarrier
List
- Contents of pre-cargo checklist
14.3 Methods and Safeguards when Fumigating Holds:
Explain
- Reasons for the control of pest,
- International health regulations,
- Precautions whenthevessel is fumigated.
- How contactinsecticides are used for dealing with local infestation
2
- Procedures to makeman entry in the space afterfumigation
State
- Vulnerable areason ships requiring particularattention
- Permission to beobtainedfrom Port State administration prior fumigation.
List
- Fumigation information which should be supplied to the Master
Page16of6614.4 Cargo Calculations:
14.4.1 Draft Survey and related Calculations.
Calculate
8
- Quantity of cargo loaded/ to load, discharge/ to discharge by draft survey
(Ship StabilityBooklet)
14.4.2 Cargo Calculations:
Calculate
- Quantity of cargo using ASTM tables, given density at15 degrees 8
Centigradein vacuum, dimensions of thecargo space and ullage atobserved
temperature. (given trim of the vessel and position ofullage port)
- Using WRF,weight of cargo in tank
- Quantity of cargo/ waterby using wedge formula.
-
(No calculations based on mixture/blend ofcargoes)
14.5 Use of stability and trim diagrams and stress-calculating equipment and
knowledge of loading cargoes and ballasting in order to keep hull stress within
2
acceptable limits.
120
TOTAL
Page17of66SUBJECT : SHIP CONSTRUCTION, 20 hrs
Topics Hours
Competence15:Controltrim, stabilityand stress
15.1.1:Ship Construction
Welding:
Describe
- Manualelectric arc welding
- Automatic welding processes
- Preparation ofplateedge forwelding
- Use oftack welding
4
- Weld faults: lack of fusion, penetration, re-inforcement, root penetration; slag
inclusion, porosity, overlap and under cut
- Various tests forwelds
Explain
- Purpose of flux
- Distortion dueto welding and measuresto minimisethem
State
- Classification Societies require tests on weld materials and electrodes before
approval
Bulkheads:
State
- Regulation regarding minimum numberof bulkheads and their location.
Define
- Watertight,Nonwatertight,Weathertight,Oiltight,andCorrugatedbulkheads
Sketch anddescribe
- Construction ofW/T bulkheads and its attachments to sides and tank top
- Howwatertightnessismaintainedwhenbulkheadsarepiercedbylongitudinal,
4
beams orpipes
Explain
- Purpose of wash bulkheads
- Use of cross ties in tankers
- Procedures for testing of bulkheads
- Racking stressesand transverse bulkheads
Compare
- Cofferdam, flat plate and corrugated
Watertight and weather-tight doors:
State
- W/T doors, mechanisms, indicators and all associated valves must be
inspected oncea week
- All W/T doors in main transverse bulkhead must be operated daily.
Page18of66- Drills for operating W/T doors, Sidescuttles, valves and closing mechanisms
must beheld weekly.
- Records ofdrills and inspections to be enteredin the log book with record of
any defects.
Explain
4
- Rules regarding numberofopenings in passenger ships and W/T doors
- Difference between Watertight and weather tight doors
Sketch anddescribe
- Arrangement of poweroperated sliding W/T door
- Hinged W/T door and means of securing them
- Ramp doors of Ro-Ro ships
- Ship side doors
Corrosion and its prevention:
Explain
- Corrosion, Erosion, Corrosion Triangle
- Formation of corrosion cell
- Stress concentrations leading to corrosion
- Differences in surface condition leading to formation ofcorrosion cells
- Cathodic protection using sacrificial anodes
Describe
- Impressed Current System
- Measures to minimise corrosion
4
Explain
- Structure ofpaintand purposeof eachconstituent.
- Purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
List
- Common paint vehicles: Drying oils, oleo-resins, alkyd resins, polymerizing
chemicals and bitumen and state suitability ofeach forvarious applications.
Describe
- Typicalpaint schemes for: underwaterareas,boot topping, top sides,weather
decks, superstructures and tank interiors.
- Surface preparation for painting
- Safety precautions when using paints
- How anti-fouling paint acts.
- How anti-corrosive paint acts.
State
- Wetted Surfacearea
Page19of66Surveys, certification & dry-docking:
Define
4
- Statutory andMandatory surveys.
Explain
- InitialSurvey, Intermediate Survey,Annual Surveyand RenewalSurvey
- Harmonised System of Ship Surveys
- Enhanced Survey
TOTAL 20
Page20of66SUBJECT: SHIP STABILITY, 58 hrs
Topics Hours
Competence15:Controltrim, stabilityand stress
15.2.1: Ship Stability
Approximatecalculation of areas and volumes:
State
- Simpson’s Rules 1,2 and3
10
Calculate
- Areas, Volumes using Simpsons’s rule
- Geometric centresofareasand volumes.
(Horizontal or Vertical ordinates/ semi ordinates at equal intervals or half
intervals)
- TPC ,FWA using Simpson’s Rules
Effects of density: TPC, FWA, DWA calculations
Explain
- Effect of change ofdensity of water on TPC 3
Calculate
- Draftof the vessel fore and aft dueto change in density
Calculation of FreeSurfaceEffect
Explain
- The formula FSC = i/Vol
- i =lb3/12 for rectangular areas
- FSC=FSM/∆ 3
Calculate
- Free Surfacecorrection using formula and ship stability booklet
Simplified stability data
Explain 2
- Maximum dead weight moment, Minimum permissible GM, Maximum
permissible KG(diagrams/ tables)
- Use ofdiagrams ofdead weight moment.
Page21of66Trim and list
Trim
Explain
- LCG, LCB
- Effect of loading,discharging and shift ofweights on LCG
- Effect of change in underwatervolume on LCB
- Trimming moment
- Moments requiredto change trim by 1 cm (MCTC)
- Effect of change in density on MCTC
- Trim =Trimming Moments/MCTC
- Change in trim( T )=Changein draft forward+ Changein draft aft
c
- Use oftrim tables
State
14
- Centreof Flotation is centroid ofwater planearea.
- LCFis thetipping centre orthepivoting point about whichthevessels
changes her trim
- Change in draft aft
T =(T X LCF)/ LBP
a c
- Change in draft fwd
T=[T X (LBP-LCF)]/ LBP
f c
Calculate
- Quantity of cargo to be loaded/ discharged/ shifted to producea requiredtrim
- Final Forward and Aftdrafts
- Quantity of cargo to be loaded/ discharged to keep the forward/ aftdraught
constant,
- Quantity of cargo to be loaded/ discharged to reach desiredforward/ aft draft,
- Final trim, fore and aft drafts using ship stability booklet
List
Explain
- Cross curvesof Stability and KN curves
- How to determineGZ from Cross/ KN curves
- Effect on GZ values due to shift of weights (Vertical and horizontal curves)
- Range ofStability
Calculate
- Angle oflist resulting from transverse and vertical movementof weight using
GZ curve
- Areaunder theGZ curve using Simpson’sRules
Page22of66Dynamicalstability
State
3
- Staticalstability requirements as perSOLAS
- DynamicalStability =Displacement(∆)x Areaunder GZcurve
Intact stability requirements forcarriage ofthegrain
Explain
- Intact stability requirements for carriageof the grain
- Volumetricheelingmoments(VHM)causedduetoshiftofgraininpartlyfilled
/ full compartments.
- Use ofMaximum Permissible VHMcurves
Calculate
- Heeling Armλ0 =VHM/ (SFX ∆)
- HeelingArm λ40 =0.8 X λ0
7
Draw
- Heeling arm curve on Righting arm curve forgiven ship’s condition (from
stability booklet)and determineangle of heel
Compare
- Results from calculations abovewith thecriteria setin Reg 4 ofGrain Code.
Dry-docking and grounding
Dry-docking
State
Part of theweight is taken by the blocks assoon as theship touchestheblocks and
reduces buoyancy force by same amount. Define
- Criticalinstant, Criticalperiod,Declivity of docks
Explain
- Upthrust(P) causes a virtualloss of GM
- UpthrustP = (MCTC X T ) /Distancefrom Centre ofFloatation
c 9
- Why GM must remain positive until criticalinstant.
Calculate
- Minimum GM to ensureship remains stableat the pointof taking blocks
overall.
- Maximum trim to ensureship remains stable at the point oftaking blocks
overall.
- Virtual loss of GM and drafts of ships after water levelhas fallen by stated
amount.
- Drafts on taking the blocks overall.
- Loss in GM for fall in waterlevelafter sitting over-all
Page23of66Grounding
Explain
- How the stability of a ship aground at one point on centre line is reduced the
same way as in dry dock.
- How increase in upthrust with fall in tide, increases the heeling moment and
7
reduces thestability.
Calculate
- Virtual loss of GM and drafts of ship aftertidehas fallen by astated amount.
- Point of grounding, given initial drafts and drafts aftergrounding.
- (Calculations on dry-docking and grounding would be based on constant data
as well as hydro static tables)
TOTAL 58
Page24of66SUBJECT: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCEAND MANAGERIAL SKILLS,
40 hrs
Topics Hours
CompetencyNo. 17: Maintain safety and security of the ship’s crew and passengers and the
operationalcondition oflife-saving, fire fighting and othersafetysystems
17.1 A thorough knowledge of life saving appliance regulations (International
Convention for the safety of LifeatSea) – LSA Code
Explain 2
- Purpose and ObjectivesofLSA Code
- LSA requirements as per SOLAS
17.2 Organisation of fireand abandon ship drills
Explain
- How to drawa muster list and emergencyinstructions for a given crew and
type of vessel
- How to assign duties
- Division ofcrewinto command, emergency and backup teams
- How drills and practices should be organizedkeeping fatiguefactorin
consideration.
- Importanceof debriefings after adrill
2
- Importanceof steps to be takento follow up conclusions of any drill
17.3 Maintenanceofoperationalconditionoflifesaving,firefightingandothersafety
systems.
5
17.4 Actions to betaken to protectand safeguard all persons on board in emergencies
17.5 Actionstolimit damageand salvetheshipfollowingafire, explosion,collision
or grounding
List 3
- Contents of Emergency Checklists forfire, explosion, collision, grounding
17. 6 Safety and Security of theship’s crew and passengers
Explain
3
- Role ofSafety committee
- Purpose and ObjectivesofCodeof safeworking practices,
- Dock safety regulation.
- Procedures for Reporting ofaccidents
- SecurityLevels andDutiesandresponsibilitiesofeveryindividual atvarious
levels asper ISPS Code
- Actions to betaken in case ofpiracyorarmed robbery
Page25of6617.7 Ship maintenance and repairs
Describe
- Plannedmaintenance system (PMS)
- Care and maintenance of ropes, wires, accommodation ladders, pilot hoist
3
and pilot ladders, W/T doors, mooring equipment, hatch covers and cargo
handling equipment.
- Mooring SystemManagement Plan (MSMP)
- Line ManagementPlan (LMP).
CompetencyNo. 18: Develop emergency & damage control plans &handleemergency
situations
18.1 Emergency situation
18.1.1 Demonstrate the knowledge of preparations of contingency plans for response
to emergencies: Drawing plans to deal with emergencies, legal aspects and
seamanship practise
18.1.2 Understands ship construction with regards to damagecontrol
Explain
- How to draw plans to deal with: Leakages and spills in dangerous cargoes,
rescue of victims from enclosed spaces, heavy weather damage, rescue of
survivors from anothership or sea, & abandon ship.
- Constructionalfeatures with regards to damagecontrol
18.1.3Explainsmethodsandaidsforfirepreventionanddetectionandextinction: Fire
preventionprocedures,differenttypesoffiresandfirefightingequipmenttobe
used,fighting fireon different types of ship.
3
18.1.4 Understands functions and use of life saving appliances: Different types of
emergencies, actions taken,lifesaving appliances and instructions to use it
Describe
- How to draw plans for maintenance and inspection of life saving, fire fighting
and othersafety systems (Remote controlled W/T doors, Bilge alarms
- ProceduresformaintenanceofLSA(Lifeboat, Launchingappliances,Lifeboat
equipment including radio life-saving appliances, satellite EPIRBs, SARTs,
immersion suits and thermal protective aids; Life jackets; Pyrotechnics ; Line
Throwing Apparatus)
- Procedures formaintenanceof FFA(Portablefireextinguishers;Firehydrants;
Fire hoses, Fire nozzles International Shore Connection; Fireman’s outfit, Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); Fire wallet; Fire dampers, Fire flaps
and ventilators; EEBD)
- Actionstobetakenineventoffireonownship(accommodation,enginerooms,
cargo spacesand galley)
Explain
Page26of66How to drawplans to deal with: Fireand Explosion
CompetenceNo. 19:Use ofleadership and managerial skills
19.1 Knowledgeof shipboard personnelmanagement and training
Principles of ControllingSubordinates and maintaining good relationships
State thattheprinciples include:
- being calm and even in temperament when giving orders and dealing with
offenders
- being honest and fair in all matters,and being firm whennecessary
- treating all staff on the same basis,
- avoiding causing disappointment to staff
- avoiding making promises,
- having aproper attitudetowards spokesmen orrepresentatives of tradeunions
- making allowances for differences in nationality, language, religion and other
culturalmattersaffecting behaviour and attitude
- ensuring thatall stafffeel that their serviceson board are appreciated
StaffAttitudes
States thereasons why people work:
- needto earn money
- needto bea useful memberof society
- needfor security oftheir standard of living
- needtousetheirmanualandmentalskillsandtoderivesatisfactionfromthem,
and need to achievetheir ambitions and improve their status 3
Exerciseof Authority
States
- the appointment of aperson to a higherrank givesauthority
- the real authority is achieved when the person concerned demonstrates that he
knows the work, is decisive, decisions are generally correct, orders are clear
andarequicklycarriedoutwithoutargument,seeksadvicewhennecessaryand
helps others, accept orders from superiors and carry them out and accepted by
those with whom he works.
Training Methods
State
- training should be based on attitude,skilland knowledge
Explain
- the purposeof on-board training
- why training should be relevant to the trainees’ work and duties aboardship
- how to conduct a training session (Purpose, Objective, Contents, Mode of
training,Briefing and Debriefing)
- Importanceof group activity, demonstration and hands-on experience
Page27of6619.2Aknowledgeofrelatedinternationalmaritimeconventionsandrecommendations,
and nationallegislation
Explain
- Principles underlying the ISM Code
- Content andapplication ofthe ISM Code
- Principles underlying the STCW Convention
- Content andapplication oftheSTCW Convention
- Hours ofrest forwatchkeepers asperSTCW and MLC
19.3 Ability to apply task and workload management, including planning and co-
ordination, personnel assignment, time and resource constraints and
prioritization
Planning and co-ordination
Explain
- Signs of fatigue 3
- Causes offatigue
- The results, if fatigueis overlooked and /or allowed to develop
- Need to maintain work/ rest hourrecords
- Importanceof meetings on boardfor planning
- Importanceof health, safety and environment (HSE) committee
PersonnelAssignment
State
- Personnelassignmentdependsuponknowledge,skill,experience,competence,
attitude, ship design, manning arrangements, external environmental
conditions, reliability ofequipmentand machinery, and operational conditions
Time and resourceconstraints
State
- The work be planned, allocated, delegated, keeping in mind the time and
resource constraints
- The importance of using all the available resources, with proper planning to
obtain optimum results
Prioritization
State
- Importanceof prioritizing the work, in different dayto-dayscenarios
Page28of6619.4 Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management : Allocation,
assignment,andprioritizationofresources, Effectivecommunicationonboard
and ashore, Decisions reflect consideration of team experiences, assertiveness
and leadership, including motivation, Obtaining and maintaining situation
awareness
Allocation,assignment and prioritization ofresources
State
- The importanceof allocating, assignment and prioritization ofresources.
4
Effective communication on board and ashore
Explain
- Interactive andclosed loop communication
- Importanceof effective communication, briefings and debriefings
Decisions reflectconsideration ofteam experiences
Explain
- Factors to be taken into consideration to allocate and delegatethetasks.
- Effective resourcemanagementtaking into accounttheexperienceoftheteam
- Error chains and explains how they can beavoided
Assertiveness and leadership, including motivation
Define
- Authority and Assertiveness
- Motivation
Explain
- Need for a balancebetween authority and assertiveness
- Methods of motivation and the importanceof motivating thecrewto obtain
the optimum result
Obtaining and maintaining situationalawareness
Explain- Theimportance ofobtaining and maintaining situationalawareness
19.5 Knowledgeandability toapplydecision-makingtechniques: Situation andrisk
assessment, Identify and generate options, Selecting course of action,
Evaluation ofoutcomeeffectiveness
Situation and risk assessment
Explain -Method to carry outsituation and risk assessment
6
Identify and Generate Options
Page29of66Explain -Need to identify and generateall possible options.
Selecting Courseof Action
Explain -Method ofselecting effective course of action
Evaluation ofoutcomeeffectiveness
Explain -Need to evaluatetheoutcome effectiveness
19.6 Development, implementation, and oversight ofstandard operating procedures
Explain
- How to develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
3
- Methods to implement the SOP’s
- Reasons ofoversighting of SOP’s and the dangers associated with oversight.
TOTAL 40
TERRESTRIAL ANDCELESTIAL NAVIGATION 56
METEOROLOGY 30
CARGOHANDLING & STOWAGE 120
SHIP CONSTRUCTION 20
SHIP STABILITY 58
SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE ANDMANAGERIAL 40
SKILLS
GENDER SENSITIZATION 6
INTERNALASSESSMENT (MCIAWE &FCIAWE) 28
FEEDBACK 2
TOTAL 360
Page30of66ANNEXURE– 1(b)
CHIEF MATE (NCV) PHASE – II COURSE
DETAILED SYLLABUS
DURATION :3 MONTHS TOTAL HOURS-360
SUBJECT : NAVIGATIONAL AIDS ( 28 HOURS)
Topics Hours
Competence2:Determine position and the accuracyof resultant position fix by anymeans
2.2 Electronic Systems ofPosition Fixing
2.2.1 Satelliteelectronic position offixing system:
GNSS
Global Positioning System:
Explain:
- Working principle
- Systemconfiguration and frequenciesused
Describe
- C/A and P codes
- How Position is determined
- Contents of Navigation message
- Various DOP’s used 3
- Errors and alarms ofGPS (Emphasizeon accuracy of GPS fix in confined
waters)
- Accuracy obtainablewith GPS and how accuracy canbe downgraded.
- WGS 84 datum- why GPS position cannot bedirectly plotted on the navigation
chart
- Datum shifts
- Working principle ofDGPS and its limitations
- Dangers of overreliance on satellitederivedpositions
- IMO Performance Standards
Brief outline of GLONASS and GALILEO
2.2.2 Othernavigational aids: AIS,VDR,SVDR, LRIT, BNWAS
AIS
Explain:
- Purpose of AIS
- Limitations ofAIS
- Precautions during useof AIS for collision avoidance
Page31of66- Pseudo AIS
Describe
- The Principle
- Frequencies used
- Types ofmessages and time interval
- Information displayed on AIS screen
- IMO Performance Standards 3
VDR/SVDR
Explain:
- Purpose of VDR
- Duration of data stored
- Modules of VDR
- Saving and retrieval ofdata in case ifincident and training purpose
- IMO Performance Standards
List
- Data recorded on VDR
- Data recorded on S-VDR.
LRIT
Explain:
- Purpose of LRIT
- Data transmitted by LRIT
- Authorised receivers ofdata
Describe
- Difference between LRITand AIS
BNWAS
Explain
- Performancestandards for BNWAS
2.2.3 Parallel indexing and radarplotting
RadarPlotting Exercises with two targets and current and taking action to avoid 7
collision asper CollisionRegulations
Page32of662.4 Echo sounders, speedlogs: Sourcesof errors
Echo Sounder:
Explain:
- Basic principle,
- Effect ofdensity, temperatureand pressure on velocity ofsound and the limits
in which the truevalue maylie.
Describe
- Ranging and Phasing
- Inaccuraciesof equipment,scale errorand measuresto eliminate them.
- False echoes
- Errors due to Trim, List & positioning 4
- Various alarms and settings.
- IMO Performance Standards
Speed log:
Explain
- The difference betweenground reference and water referencespeed.
- IMO Performance Standards
Dopplerspeed log:
Describe:
- Principle
- Janus configuration
- Dualaxis configuration and its uses during docking operations.
- Calibration of the log
- The Limitations
- The errors of Dopplerlog
(Derivation offormulaefor explaining Dopplereffectnotrequired)
2.2.5 Course recorderand auto pilot operation and precautions.
Course Recorder
Explain 1
- Setting ofCourse Recorder
- Information to be recorded on the course recorder by theoperator
- Alarms ofcourserecorder
Auto- Pilot
Explain:
- The principle
- Various settings oftheauto-pilot foroptimalperformance
Page33of66- The procedures and factors to takeinto account forchangeover
- Various alarms
- The need for regularchecking and test ofauto pilot
- The regulation regarding the useof auto pilot.
Competence3:Determine and allow forcompass errors
3.1 Magnetic Compass Error and Correction:
Explain:
- Earth as a magnet
- Ship’s permanent magneticfield components P, Q, and R.
- Induced Magnetism
- Principle of Magnetic Compass
- Method of compensating effectof P, Q and R (Placement ofPermanent
correctors)
- Method of compensating effectof inducedmagnetism (Placement of Induced
magnetism correctors) 5
- Why a deviation curve made in onehemisphereand position cannot beused in
the otherhemisphere
Describe
- Method of obtaining table ofdeviation/ deviation curve
3.2 Gyro-compass Errors and Corrections
Explain
- Principle of Gyrocompass
- Operation & careof Gyro compass
Calculate
- Error on Gyro Compass given latitude,speed and course steered
List
- Theequipment getting heading inputs from gyro compass. 5
Outlinetheperformancestandards of Gyro Compass.
TOTAL 28
Page34of66SUBJECT : BRIDGEWATCHKEEPING,SEARCHAND RESCUE, SHIP HANDLING &
EMERGENCIES ( 130 HOURS)
Topics Hours
CompetenceNo. 5:Establish watch keeping arrangement and procedures
5.1 Watch keeping Arrangements and Procedures
5.1.1 The content, application and intent of COLREG 1972. 25
5.1.2 Navigationalwatch
Explain:
2
- Principles to be observed in keeping anavigational watch
- Factors deciding the composition of the watch on the bridge
- Communication between chief engineer and master in deciding the composition
of engineroom watch
5.1.3 Master– Pilot Exchangeof information 1
5.1.4 Ensuring the adequacy of an engineering watch:
Explain:
1
- Communication between chiefengineer and master
- Factors deciding the composition of watch
5.1.5 VTS/VTMS
Explain:
- VTS/VTMS
2
- IMO ship routeing guide
- Manoeuvring in and near VesselTraffic Service(VTS)/Vessel Traffic
Management System(VTMS) areas
- VTS communication procedures
-
CompetenceNo. 4:Co-ordinatesearchand rescue operations
4.1 Co-ordinatesearch and rescueoperations
4.2 IAMSAR
14
4.3 Man overboard procedures
Page35of664.4 Explain:
- Contents of IAMSAR ManualVol 3
- Various searchpatterns
- Role and dutiesof MRCC,RCC, OSC
- Man-overboard procedures
- Recovering aperson from the seain heavy weather
- Action to takewhen a person is reported missing atsea.
- Precautions in manoeuvring the ship to be able to launch rescue boats in bad
weather
- Logbook entries
CompetenceNo.9:Respond to navigationalemergencies
9.1 Contingency Plans for Responseto Emergencies:
Describe:
- Muster list
- Assignmentof duties to personnel
- Composition of emergency team
- Drawing ofplans to deal with heavy weatherdamage 7
- Excessivelist, bilging, &flooding
- Fire in E-room, Paint locker,Cargo spaces, wheel houseand galley
- Stranding
- Abandoning ship
- Spillageof noxious substances
- Piracy and armed robbery
- Collision.
9.2 Measures which should be taken in emergencies for the protection and safety of the
ship, passengers and crew
9.2.1 Beaching avessel
2
Describe:
- Circumstances in which the vesselis to bebeached
- Precautions to be taken prior to and after beaching
- Log book entries
9.2.2 Stranding
Explain:
- Actions to betaken if stranding is imminent and after stranding 2
- Discharging ortransferring ofweights on board to facilitate refloating
- Control of dischargeof harmful substances
- Assessment of damage and control
- Refloating ofstranded ship with & without assistance
- Log book entries
Page36of669.2.3 Collision
Explain:
2
- DutiesofMasterfollowingacollisionorimpairmentofthewatertightintegrityof
the hull as perSOLAS
- Log book entries
9.2.4 Precautions fortheprotection and safety of passengers in emergency situations:
Explain:
2
- Duties of crew members to assist and musterpassengers
- Precautionsfortheprotectionandthesafetyofpassengersinemergencysituations.
9.2.5 Fire or explosion
Describe 2
- Boundary cooling
- Effect on stability ofthe vessel caused by use of waterto mitigate fire
- Procedurefor man entry
- Procedures for using fixed fireextinguishing system
- Procedurefor rescueofperson/s from thespace
9.2.6 Abandoning ship
Explain:
- Situations underwhich to abandon ship
- Procedures for abandoning aship
- Preparation on ship priorabandoning aship
- Duty of crew and passengers
- Distress call transmission until acknowledgement 3
- Mustering of crewand passengers
- Importance of mustering and carrying extra rations, EPIRB, SART and other
resources such asblankets etc
- Use ofdistress signalto attractattention
- Launching ofboats and liferafts in heavy weather
- Steps foravoidanceof falsedistress calls
- Cancellation offalse distress alertcalls
- Log book entries
9.2.7 Emergency steering gear
Explain:
- Change overbridge control to localcontrol in thesteering gearcompartment 1
- Standard emergency steering procedures
- Need for propercommunication
Page37of669.2.8 Towing Explain:
- The contents of emergency towing booklet
3
- Emergencytowing arrangements,
- Procedureand tools for towing,
- Procedurefor towing in good and rough weatherconditions,
9.2.9 Emergencies in Port
Explain:
1
- Actions to take when emergencies arise in port (at berth or at anchor) –Fire,
Pollution,Approaching Storm, Tsunami, Casualties,Personnelrelated accidents.
9.2.10 Piracy or armed robbery.
Explain:
2
- Best management practices (BMP)
- Guidelines providedby Indian authorities
CompetenceNo.10: Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions
10.1 Manoeuvres
Explain:
- Manoeuvres required when approaching a pilot vessel or station with , Tide and 4
current,
- Head reach, stopping Distanceand rudder cycling
10.2 Rivers, Estuaries and RestrictedWater
Define:
- Shallowwater
- Squat
-
Explain:
- How Squat is dependenton speed of the vessel, blockcoefficient and the width of
the channel 11
- Reduction in under keel clearance resulting from rolling and pitching and heel or
list
- Howtoroundbendsinachannelwithacurrentineitherdirection,takingaccount
of the effect of wind
- Use of an anchor to assist in rounding a bend
- How to turn short round in a narrow channel, with or without a wind, and
current.
Calculate:
- The approximate sinkage due to squat
Page38of6610.3 BerthingandUnberthing
Describe:
- theeffectsofright-andleft-handedpropellersonmanoeuvring
- theuseoftwinscrewsformanoeuvring
- theadvantagesanddisadvantagesofcontrollable-pitchpropellerswithregardtoship
handling
- theuseoflateralthrusters(bow&stern) 13
- howananchororanchorsmaybeusedtoassistin
manoeuvring
- thedifferentwaysinwhichtugsmaybemadefastandused
- Berthing and Unberthing under various conditions of wind tide and current (with &
withouttugs)
- Typesofrudder(Balanced,Unbalanced&Semi-balancedrudder)
- Dredginganchors
Ship and tug interaction
Explain:
4
- Types oftugs
- Dangers associated with ship-tug interaction
- Pivot pointand girding of tugs
Interaction
Describe:
- The interaction between a ship and nearby banks (bank cushion and bank
suction)
- The interaction between ships when meeting end-on 4
- The interaction between ships in an overtaking situation
- Theparticulardangersofinteractionwhenworkingclosebyothercraftsuchas
tugs
10.4 Anchoring
Explain:
- The proceduresfor anchoring with one or two anchors
- Factors for deciding the scope ofthe cable
- Swinging circle
Procedures and precautions taken for anchoring in deep waters and shallow
waters
- Running moor
- Standing moor 5
- Open moor
Dragging anchor
Describe:
- Actions takenwhen vessel starts dragging its anchor(s)
- How to slip anchor(s)
- Foul hawseand methods to clearit 2
Page39of6610.5 Lighterage at Sea:
Describe:
1
- Contents of Ship to ship transfer guide,
- Lighterage preparations forboth vessels,
- Method of separating on completion of transfer operations.
10.6 Dry-docking
Describe
- Preparation of repairs list
- Hull cleaning, inspection, blasting, painting
3
- Precautions beforeflooding thedock
- Ship’s plans
- Steelrenewals and thickness measurements
- Floating DryDock, criticalperiod
- Precautions to be takenin case vesselto bedry docked with damagedcondition
10.7 HeavyWeather
Describe:
5
- Pooping
- Broaching to
- Synchronous rolling
- Actions to taketo minimizetheeffect of allmentioned above
10.8 Manoeuvring diagrams
Define:
- Advance
- Transfer
- Tacticaldiameter
- Trackreach
- Stopping distance
- Turning circles at various draughts and speeds
3
Explain
- The effects of displacement, draught, trim, speed and under-keel clearance on
turning circles and stopping distances
- Effect of transverse thrust on turning circle of the ship with right/ left handed
propeller.
10.9 Bow waveand stern wave
Explain:
- Damagetoshorefacilitiesduetoexcessivebowwavesandsternwaves 1
- Theeffectsofpassingshipsonshipsmooredalongside.
- The precautions that should be taken by ships alongside to minimize the effect of
passing traffic
Page40of6610.10 Precautions in manoeuvring the ship to be able to launch rescue boats in bad
2
weather
TOTAL 130
Page41of66SUBJECT : GENERAL ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (51 HOURS)
Topics Hours
CompetenceNo.11:Operate remotecontrols of propulsion plant and engineering systems and
services
11.1 Marine Engineering Terms and Fuel Consumption
11.1 Marineengineering terms:
Define:
- Mass, Force,Work,Power, 1
- Energy, Stress, Strain, heat,
- Efficiencyofa machine
- Indicated power,shaftpower,
- Propellerpower and thrust
11.1.2 Fuel consumption:
Explain
- Effect of condition of hull, tips of propeller on fuel coefficient, fuel consumption,
and propeller efficiency.
Calculate 5
- Daily consumption at servicespeed
- Bunker fuel requiredfor thevoyage
- Speed fora given daily consumption
Speed requiredto complete avoyage with given consumption.
11.2 Auxiliaries :
11.2.1 Auxiliaryboilers:
Describe
- Watertubeboiler
- Fire tube boilers 4
- Exhaustgas boiler
- Importanceof maintaining correctwater leveland function of safety valve
- The procedureof flashing theboilerfrom cold.
- Effects of salts in boilerfeed waterand procedure fortreatment offeed water
11.2.2 Distillation and fresh-watersystems:
Explain with sketch asnecessary 2
- Principle of operation of a low pressure Fresh WaterGenerator
- Principle of Reverse osmosis
- Hydrophoresystem fordomesticwater supply.
- Drinking WaterTreatment
11.2.3 Pumps and pumping systems: 3
Describe with sketch the principle of working of
- Reciprocating pump/Gear pump/Screw pump
Page42of66- Centrifugalpump (submergedpump – trade name Framo),
SubmersibleandDeepwellpumps
- Fire pumps
- Emergency Fire pump and its pumping arrangement
Describe
- Typicalbilge system of a ship.
- Typicalballastsystemof a ship.
11.2.4 Steering gears:
Describe with sketch
- Ram type hydraulicsteering gear
- Rotaryvane steering gear
- Electrical steering gear
- Telemotorsystem 4
- Fail safe arrangement
State
- IMO requirements for auxiliary steering gears
- IMO requirement fortesting steering gears
- Requirements for EmergencyControl
11.2.5 Generators,alternators and electricaldistribution:
Explain
- Operation of analternator
- Electrical distribution systems
- Use ofcircuit breaker& fuses.
- Procedurefor maintenance ofbatteries
- Operation of Emergency Compressor 3
- Purpose and operation of purifiers
Describe with sketch
- Navigation light circuit with indicators/ alarms and alternativepower supply
List
- Servicesto besuppliedfrom Emergency Generator
Describe
- Procedurefor starting emergency generatormanually
11.2.6 Refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation:
State 2
- Propertiesof a refrigerant
Describe with sketch
- Simple refrigeration cycle for domestic refrigeration and cargo spaces
- Working principle of air conditioning plant
11.2.7 Sewage treatment plants:
2
Describe with sketch
- Operation of chemicalsewage treatment plant
- Operation of biological sewage treatmentplant
Page43of6611.2.8 Oily-water Separators and oilfiltering equipment:
Describe with sketch
- Construction and operation of Oily WaterSeparator 2
- Construction and operation of ODMCS.
11.2.9 Incinerators:
Draw
- Blockdiagram for the operation ofa wasteincinerator.
11.2.10 Deck machinery:
Explain
- Advantages and disadvantagesof steam,electric and hydraulicdrive forwinches
Describe
- Routinemaintenance including lubrication ofdeck machinery (windlass,
mooring winch, cranes,cargo winches)
Describe with sketch 2
- Windlass drivesystem
11.2.11 Hydraulic systems:
Describe
- Hydraulic accumulator
- Ram and rotaryvane actuators
- Common failuresof system and remedial measures
State - Necessity forcooling/ heating ofhydraulic oil
11.3 Marine Powerplants:
11.3.1 Dieselengines:
Describe
- Working principle oftwo stroke and four strokeinternal combustion engines
- Compare and contrast
- Two strokeand Fourstroke internal combustion engines
- Explain
- Causes ofScavenge fires and remedial actions
- Causes ofCrankcase explosions
- Super charging (constant pressure and pulse type)
Describe 10
- Preparation of Diesel Engine for Standby mode
- Procedurefor starting and reversing
State
- Numberof starts is limited by capacity of starting air reservoir
Draw a block diagramof
- Fuel oil system from bunkertank to injection
- Lubricating oil system
- Cooling watersystem
Page44of6611.3.2 Propellerand propeller shaft:
Define
- Pitch,slip and efficiency of a propeller
Calculate
- Percentageapparent slip, realslip
- Ship’s speed givenrpm, meanpitchand percentageslip
- Indicated power,shaft power,delivered power, effectivepower
Explain 6
- How propeller thrust is transmitted to the hull
- How propeller shaftis supported
- How propeller (keyless) is secured to tail shaft
Describe
- Operation of acontrollable pitch propeller
11.3.3 Bridge control:
Describe with block diagram
- Control systems for Main Engine (including control from bridge,ECR and local)
- Bridge control of controllable pitch propeller, 3
List
- Indicators and alarms provided with bridgecontrol
- Indicators forlateral thrusters.
Explain
- Arrangements and operation oflateral thrusters
- Main Engine starting arrangement
- Purpose of turbochargerand needto control rpm whilst carrying out turbocharger
washing.
11.4 Engine room watchkeeping
11.4.1
- Describe arrangements necessary for appropriate and effective engineering
watches to be maintained for the purpose of safety under normal circumstances 2
and UMS operations.
11.4.2
- Describearrangementsnecessarytoensureasafeengineeringwatchismaintained
when carrying dangerous cargo
TOTAL 51
Page45of66SUBJECT : SHIP CONSTRUCTION (20 HOURS)
Topics Hours
Competence15:Controltrim, stabilityand stress
15.1.2: Ship Construction
Ship building materials
Define
- Tensile Strength
- Ductility
- Hardness
- Toughness
- Yield Point
Explain
- Advantages of useof aluminium alloys
- Use ofhighertensile steeland hazards associated with same. 3
- How aluminium superstructure strength is preserved
List
- Examples wherecastings or forgings are used.
State
- Shipbuilding steelis tested, graded and stamped with approvalmarks.
Describe
- Precautions against corrosion wherealuminium is connected to steelwork.
Ship yard practice
Describe and sketch
- Sheerplan
- Half breadth plan
- Body plan 2
Describe
- Various tests forship building steel
Brief outline of Loadline convention
Explain
- Type A,Type B and TypeB 60 Ship 2
Define
- Margin Line
- Minimum bow height
- Factor of sub- division
List
- Items to beinspected during annual, periodical and renewal survey
Brief outline of Tonnage convention
Explain 3
- Gross tonnage
- Nettonnage
Page46of66Brief outline of passenger ship subdivision
Explain
1
- Floodable length
- Permissiblelength
- Sub-division load line
Brief outline Fireintegrity ofships
1
Explain
- Types ofbulkheads
- Standard Firetest
Midship section ofships
Sketch andlabel midship section offollowing ships:
- GeneralCargo Ships
- CellularContainerShip
- Hatch cover less cellular containervessel
- Bulk Carrier
8
- Double hull oil tanker
- Chemicaltanker
- LPG carrier
- LNG carrier
- OBO vessel
- Ro-Ro vessel
TOTAL 20
Page47of66SUBJECT : SHIP STABILITY (45HOURS)
Topics Hours
Competence15:Controltrim, stabilityand stress
15.2.2:Ship Stability
Moments of inertiacalculations
Explain
- Theorem ofparallelaxis
Calculate 4
- Moments of Inertia of rectangularand curvi-linearsurface(using vertical or
horizontalordinates) about astated axis
- BM and BM of aship given ordinates of water plane area.
L T
- BM ICOF/V
L=
- BM ICL/V
T=
- MCTC =(∆x GML/( 100 x L)
)
- KM=KB+BM
Thrust due to liquid pressure.
Define
- Centreofpressure
- Thrust 3
Calculate
- Centreofpressure and thrust of rectangularand curvi-linear surface(using
verticalor horizontal ordinates) ata stated liquid level
Stability atmoderate and largeangles of heel
State
- GZ =GM sin for angles of heel up to 10°
- GZ =(GM +½ BM tan2) sin foranglesofheel greater than10°
Define
- Rolling period
- Rolling period in sec,T =2πK/ √(g x GM)
Explain 3
- Procedureto determine Ship Stability by means of rolling period test
- Limitations oftheRolling period test
Calculate
- ApproximateGM by means ofrolling period tests.
Inclining test: Procedureof carrying outinclining test and calculation of KG.
Describe
- Procedureto determine InitialKG oftheship by Inclining Test 3
- Precautions to be taken whilecarrying outInclining Test
Calculate
- InitialKG given Inclining Test data
Page48of66Recommendation on intactstability forpassengerand cargo ships (IMO Intact Stability
Code 2008):
4
Explain
- Precautions againstcapsizing,
- Intact and damage stability criteria forpassengerand cargo ships
- Stability information available in hydrostatic tables
Describe
- IMO severe wind and weatherheeling criteria
- Heel whileturning
Rolling of ships:
Explain
- Effect of GM on rolling,
- Effect of draught and displacement on rolling, 3
- Function of bilge keels,to reducethe amplitudeof rolling
- Conditions underwhich Synchronous rolling occurs
- Synchronous Rolling and actions to be takento mitigate
Shearforce,bending moment and for torsional stress:
Explain
- Shearforce,bending moment Load(Differencebetweenbuoyancy and weight)
- How waveprofile effects Shearforceand bending moment
Calculate 10
- Shearforceand bending moments,at stated stations
- (simply supported uniform beamwith added weights or box shapedvessel with a
given distribution ofweight and on even keel)
Draw
- Shearforcesand bending momentcurves for above calculations
Effect of flooding on transverse stability:
Define
- Permeability of aspace and cargo
Explain
- Loss of buoyancy of a bilged compartment = Volume regained
- How Area ofintactwater planeis reduced 8
- Effect of flooding on transverse stability
Calculate
- Stability oftheship afterbilging of a mid ship compartment (with orwithout
permeability)
- Listoftheship afterbilging of amid ship side compartment (with orwithout
permeability)
(All calculations to be based on box shaped vessels)
Effect of flooding on trim:
Page49of66Explain
- Effect of flooding on trim 7
Calculate
- Final Fore and Aft drafts after bilging of end/ intermediate compartments (with or
withoutpermeability)
- Stability of the ship after bilging of end compartments (with or without
permeability)
-
(All calculations to be based on box shapedvessels)
45
TOTAL
Page50of66SUBJECT :MARITIME LEGISLATION( 50HOURS)
Topics Hours
Competenceno. 16: Monitorand control compliancewith legislative requirements and measures
to ensuresafety of lifeat seaand the protection ofthe marine environment
16.1 Introduction to Maritime Law 1
16.2 Lawof the Sea (UNCLOS):
Define(asperTHETERRITORIALWATERS,CONTINENTALSHELF,EXCLUSIVE
ECONOMIC ZONE AND OTHER MARITIME ZONES ACT,1976 asamended)
2
- Territorial seaand the contiguous zone,
- Exclusive economiczone and continental shelf,
Define(as per UNCLOS)
- High seas
16.3 Safety: Outlineknowledgeof the following safety conventions:
16.3.1 International Convention on LoadLines, 1966
(LL 1966),as amended
Describe
- Requirements for initial and periodicalsurveys
3
- Requirements for periodicalinspections
List
- Fittings and appliances to beinspected
- Circumstances in which LLC would becancelled
- Contents of Record of Conditions ofAssignmentoffreeboard
4
16.3.2 International Convention for the Safety of Life atSea,1974 as amended(SOLAS)
Page51of66Describe:
- Procedures for testing of ship’s steering gear
- Change overprocedures forremote steering gear
- Requirements for emergency steering drills
- Generalrequirements for carriageofnavigational equipment
List
- The chapters of SOLAS and brief outline of the contents ascoveredtherein.
- Log book Entries to be made regarding steering gearand emergency drills
- The amendments to SOLAS (within last three years)
16.3.3 International Convention on Standards of Training, and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers,1978 (STCW) asamended
2
Explain
- Manila Amendments to STCW 78
16.3.4 Convention for the suppression of unlawful act against the Safety of Maritime
Navigation 1988 asamended
1
Explain
- Aims, objectivesand general provisions oftheconvention
16.3.5 ITU Radio Regulations
Explain - Aim and objectives of theregulation
1
16.4 Pollution: Outline knowledge of the following pollution conventions and their
amendments:
Page52of6616.4.1 International Convention for the Prevention ofPollution from Ships, 1973.
Explain
- MARPOL :Contents and Purpose
Explain:
- Particularly sea sensitive areas
- Discharge provisions for oil and oily waste from machinery spaces outside special
areas and within special areas,
Describe
- Contents of SOPEP
- Contents of VesselResponse Plan (VRP)
- Notification procedures as perSOPEP and VRP
- Entries to be made in Oil Record Book (Part I, Machinery Space Operations) and
Part II(Cargo and ballast operations)
- Need to maintain records
- Contents and validity ofIOPP certificate and annexures
Explain:
- Contents of MARPOL Annex II
- Chemical discharge criteria in special and otherareas.
5.5
- Need to maintain records
- Entries to be madein CargoRecord Book for
Chemical Cargoes
- SMPEP
16.4.1 International Convention for the Prevention ofPollution from Ships, 1973....
contd
State
- Notification procedures for loading/ unloading harmful substances as per
MARPOL Annex III
Explain:
- Discharge criteria forSewage (Annex IV)
- Holding tanks,
- Nearest land
- Contents and validity ofISPP certificateand annexures
Explain (with regards to Annex V):
- Special areas
- Discharge criteria
- Garbage management plan
- Entries in Garbage record book
- Need for maintaining records
Page53of66Explain (with regards to BallastWaterManagement):
- Ballast watermanagement plan
- Need for maintaining records
- Ballast WaterManagement Convention
Describe (with regards to AnnexVI):
- SECA(SulphurEmission Control areas
- Volatile OrganicCompounds(VOC)management plan
- Contents and validity of IAPPcertificateand annexures
16.4.2 Intervention convention.
Define
- Maritime Casualty 0.5
- Related Interests
Describe
- The rights ofparties to intervene on high seas
16.4.3 Civil Liability convention (CLC) and Fund Convention.
Define
- Pollution damage
1
- Incident
State
- Exceptions to liability
- Limitations of liability
16.4.4 Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response & Co-operation Convention (OPRC) as
amended(OPRC- HNSProtocol)
0.5
Explain
- Aims, objectivesand general provisions oftheconvention
16.4.5 Reporting of incidents:
Explain
0.5
- Need for promptreporting,
- Probability ofdischarge.
16.5 Passengers
Explain: 2
16.5.1 Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement.
Page54of6616.5.2 Protocol and Rules on Space Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships,
1973
16.5.3 General provisions of Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers
and their Luggage by Sea
16.6 Tonnage
16.6.1 International Convention On Tonnage Measurement ofShips, 1969 as amended
Define
1
- Gross Tonnage
- NetTonnage
- Excluded spaces
List
- The information availablein InternationalTonnage Certificate
16.7 ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)-2006
a) Minimum requirements for seafarers to work on ships: minimum age, medical
certificates, training and qualification, recruitmentand placement.
b) Conditions of Employment: Seafarers Employment Agreements, Wages, Hours of
WorkandHoursofRest,EntitlementtoLeave,Repatriation,Seafarercompensation
for the ship’s Loss or Foundering, Manning Levels, Career and Skill Development
and Opportunities for Seafarers’ Employment
c) Accommodation, Recreational Facilities,Food and Catering
d) HealthProtection,MedicalCare,Welfare&SocialSecurityProtection:MedicalCare
6
on-board ship and Ashore, Ship-owners’ Liability, Health & Safety Protection and
Accident Prevention, Access to Shore-based WelfareFacilities,Social Security
e) Complianceand Enforcement
i) Flag State Responsibilities: General Principles, Authorization of Recognised
Organizations, Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of Maritime
Labour Compliance, Inspection and Enforcement, On-board Complaint
Procedures, MarineCasualties
ii) PortStateResponsibilities:InspectionsinPort,DetailedInspection,Detentions,
On-shoreSeafarer Complaint Handling Procedures
iii) Labour-supplyingResponsibilities:RecruitmentandPlacementservices,Social
security provisions
Page55of6616.8 Arrival Documents and Proceduresas amended:
16.8.1 International Health Regulations (IHR)
Define
- Arrival of Ship
- Baggage
2
- Container
- Crew
- Epidemic
- Free pratique
- In quarantine
- Internationalvoyage
Describe
- Requirements ofShip Sanitation/ ShipSanitationExemption Certificate
- Master’s obligation concerning maritime declaration of health
16.8.2 Convention on Facilitation ofInternational Maritime Traffic, (FAL 1965)
State
- The purpose of the convention
- IMO Standard forms for general declaration, cargo declaration, ship’s and crew
effectdeclaration, crewlist and passengerlist 1.5
List
- The documents for arrival ordeparture of ships
Explain
- Standard and Recommended practices regarding documentation under FAL
convention
16.8.3 Noting protests
Explain
- Note ofProtest 0.5
- Conditions in which Noteof Protest is to befiled
- Extended Note ofProtest
- Importanceof collecting evidence
-
16.9 Collision
16.9.1 International Convention for the unification of Certain Rules of Law with respect
to Collision between Vessels, and Relating to Penal Jurisdiction in Matters of
Collision or otherIncidents ofNavigation
Describe 2
- Duties of Masterafter collision
Explain
- Apportionmentof Liability
State
- Convention applies whereevenno collision has takenplace.
Page56of6616.10 Assistanceand Salvage
16.10.1 International SalvageConvention
Define
- Salvage
- Vessel
- Property
Describe
- No cure-No Pay principle
- Application ofconvention
2
- Duties of Salvor, Owner, and Master
- Rights of Salvor
Explain
- Criteria forassessing reward
- Criteria forassessing special compensation (SCOPIC Clause)
- Apportionment of the remuneration
16.10.2 Lloyd's Standard Form ofSalvage Agreement(LOF)
Explain
- The contents and clauses ofLOF.
16.11 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims
State
- Scope ofapplication of convention
List
1
- Persons entitled to limit liability
- Claims subjectto limitation of liability
- Claims exemptedfrom limitation
- Circumstances in which limitation would be barred.
Describe
- Constitution of a limitation fund
16.12 Classification Societies
1612.1 Overviewof all classification society rules
State
- The Role of IACS
- Repairs/ Alterations must be carriedout undersurveyand to satisfaction of class.
1
Explain
- Reasons for having ship’s classed.
- Special survey requirements
- Role ofClassification Society
State
- That periodical surveys are annual survey, dry-docking, intermediate and special
surveys.
Page57of6616.13 Cargo
16.13.1 International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to
Bills of Lading (Hague-Visby Rules)
Define
- Carrier
- Contract ofCarriage
- Goods
- Ship
- Carriage ofgoods
List
- Duties of Carrier
- Information to be shown on Bill ofLading
- Exceptions to carrier’s responsibility forloss or damage 4
Explain
- Billof Lading as evidence of contract
- Shipper’s responsibility for loss ordamage
- Limitations ofliability
Describe
- Scope ofapplication of convention
- Systemof documentarycredit
State
- Right to deviate
- Burden ofproving due diligenceis on thecarrier.
16.13.2 Charter-parties
State
- Charterparty is acontract
- CharterParty drawn using standard forms
Explain
- Voyage Charter party
- Time Charterparty
- Demise orBareboat charterparty
- Tonnagecontractor Contract of Affreightment
Explain (with regards to HamburgRules)
- Effectofcharges for goods carried underHamburg rules
Page58of6616.14 GeneralAverage and Marine Insurance
16.14.1 The York-Antwerp Rules
Define
- GeneralAverage Act
- GeneralAverage Sacrifice
Explain
- Duties of Masterin GA
- Rights to contribution in GA
16.14.2 Marineinsurance
Explain
- Purpose of Marine Insurance
- Insurableinterest
- Utmost good faith
- Misrepresentation or non- disclosure
- Warranty
3
- Deviation
- Institute clauses
- Particularaverage
- Subrogation
- Partial loss
- Total loss
- Constructivetotal loss
- Functions of P and Iclubs
- Risks, liabilities andexpenses coveredby Pand I clubs
Describe
- Voyage policy
- Time policy
- Floating policy
- Perils covered in insurance
16.15 Certificates and Documents requiredto beCarried by International Conventions
and Agreements
List
1
- Certificates carried on boardships by international conventions and their periods
of validity
- Documents to be carried on board
16.16.1 General provisions of Merchant Shipping Act and brief outline of Rules made 1
thereunder
50
TOTAL
Page59of66NAVIGATIONAL AIDS 28
BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING, SEARCH ANDRESCUE, SHIP HANDLING & 130
EMERGENCIES
GENERALENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE 51
SHIP CONSTRUCTION 20
SHIP STABILITY 45
MARITIME LEGISLATION 50
GENDER SENSITIZATION 6
INTERNALASSESSMENT (MCIAWE & FCIAWE) 28
FEEDBACK 2
TOTAL 360
Page60of66ANNEXURE–2(a)
CertiAfiNcNatEeXNURoE. -2(a)
Name of the Institution
Full postal address
Phone, Fax,
E-mail Address
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT________________________________________________
Date ofBirth ______________
Indian NationalDatabase ofSeafarers (INDoS No.)___________________
has successfully completed atraining courseheld from ___________ to___________ for:
Competency Course for Chief Mate NCV Phase I
The Course is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping and meets the requirements laid
down in Regulation- I/3,II/2 and Section A-II/2 & Table A-II/2 (as applicablefor masters and Chief
Mates on ships of between 500 and 6000 gross tonnage engaged on Near Coastal Voyages) of the
STCW Convention, 1978, as amended as applicable to ships engaged in Near Coastal Voyages.
TheCandidatehasalsomettheadditionalcriterionspecifiedintheSTCWConventionspecifictothe
issue of the Certificate.
This certificate is issued under the authority of the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports,
Shipping and Waterways,Government of India.
Date of Issue: ____________ Date ofExpiry : NA
__________________ ____________________________
Signature ofCandidate Nameand Signature ofCourse In-charge
Page61of66ANNEXURE–2(b)
Certificate No.
Name of the Institution
Full postal address
Phone, Fax,
E-mail Address
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT________________________________________________
Date ofBirth ______________
Indian NationalDatabase ofSeafarers (INDoS No.)___________________
has successfully completed atraining courseheld from __________ to__________ for:
Competency Course for Chief Mate NCV Phase II
The Course is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping and meets the requirements
laiddowninRegulation-I/3,II/2andSectionA-II/2&TableA-II/2(asapplicableformasters
and Chief Mates on ships of between 500 and 6000 gross tonnage engaged on Near Coastal
Voyages)oftheSTCWConvention,1978,asamendedasapplicabletoships engagedin Near
Coastal Voyages.
The Candidate has also met the additional criterion specified in the STCW Convention
specific tothe issue of the Certificate.
[[
ThiscertificateisissuedundertheauthorityoftheDirectorateGeneralofShipping,MinistryofPorts,
Shipping and Waterways,Government of India.
Date of Issue: ____________ Date ofExpiry : NA
__________________ ____________________________
Signature ofCandidate Nameand Signature ofCourse In-charge
ANNEXURE - 3
Page62of66CHIEF MATE (NCV)- SUMMARY OF EXAMINATION (FUNCTION -WISE) (REFERENCE :TABLE A–
II/2)- STCW 2010
APPENDIXM-II/6
FUNCTION:NAVIGATIONATMANAGEMENTLEVEL
PAPER SUBJECT COMPETENCIES MODEOF DURATION MAXIMUM PASS PHASE
NO. COVERED EXAMINATION OFEXAM MARKS MARK
S
TerrestrialandCelestial 1&2 Written 3Hours 200 140 I
1 Navigation
Meteorology 8 Written 2Hours 100 50 I
2
NavigationalAids 2&3 Written 3Hours 200 100 II
3 includingCompasses
BridgeWatchkeeping, 4,5,9&10 Written 2Hours 100 60 II
SearchandRescue,Ship
4
Handling&Emergencies
Engineeringknowledge, 11 Written 3Hours 200 100 II
instruments&control
5
systems
Radar,ARPA& 4&6 Modular 1WeekCourse
NavigationSimulator
6 courseincludingSearch
andRescueTraining
ECDISCourse 7 Modular 1WeekCourse
7
Oralsfornavigation Oral II
8 function
Page63of66FUNCTION:CARGOHANDLING&STOWAGEATMANAGEMENTLEVEL
PAPER SUBJECT COMPETENCIES MODEOF DURATION MAXIMUM PASS PHASE
NO. COVERED EXAMINATION OFEXAM MARKS MARKS
1 CargoHandlingand 12,13,&14 Written 3Hours 200 120 I
Stowage
2 Oralsforcargofunction Oral I
FUNCTION:CONTROLLINGTHEOPERATIONOFTHESHIP&CAREFORPERSONSONBOARDATTHE
MANAGEMENTLEVEL
PAPER SUBJECT COMPETENCIES MODEOF DURATIO MAXIMUM PASS PHASE
NO. COVERED EXAMINATION NOF MARKS MARKS
EXAM
1 Shipsafety,emergencies 17,18,&19 Written 3Hours 150 75 I
maintenanceandmanagerial
skills
2 NavalarchitecturepaperI 15 Written 3Hours 200 120 I
3 NavalarchitecturepaperII 15 Written 3Hours 200 100 II
4 MaritimeLegislation 16 Written 3Hours 200 100 II
5 Medicalcare 20 Modular 2Weeks
Course
6 Oralsforshipoperation II
function
Page64of66ANNEXURE-4
LIBRARY BOOKS& PUBLICATIONS
Mandatory International and NationalPublications
1) STCW1978, as amended
2) IMO ModelCourse 7.01, asamended
3) SOLAS1974,as amended
4) MARPOL73/78,as amended
5) IMO LoadLine Convention 1966, as amended
6) IMO LSACode,as amended
7) COLREGS 1972, as amended
8) IAMSARVol III
9) Code OfSafe PracticesFor MerchantSeamen, as amended
10) DGS Orders, CircularsAnd MS Notices
11) Indian MerchantShippingAct, as amended
12) Merchant Shipping STCWrules,as amended
13) Maritime LabourConvention (MLC)- 2006,asamended
14) PolarCode
15) ISM Code
16) ISPS Code
17) Training Examination andAssessment Programme(TEAP) published by DG Shipping
ReferenceBooks may include:
1) AGuide to the CollisionAvoidanceRules- Cockcroft
2) A Mariner’sguideto preventing collisions- Capt. Y. Chhabra
3) Admiralty Manualof Navigation
4) Admiralty ManualOf Seamanship
5) AdvancedStability for MarineOfficers by Capt.C.L.Dubey
6) ArpaByA.Bole
7) Auditing theISM Code by Mr.Ajoy Chatterjee
8) Basic Marine Engine Reeds Series
9) Bridge Equipment By Capt.A. G.Bhatia
10) Bridge Equipment ByEdrich Fernandes
11) Bridge Procedures Guide
12) Bridge Team Management – A Practical Guide – Capt. A.J. Swift
13) BusinessAnd Law forthe ShipmasterBy F.N.Hopkins
14) CargoWork forMaritime Operations - D.J.House
15) Cargo work-L.G.Taylor
16) Celestial Navigation by Capt. C.L.Dubey
17) ChartWork forDeck Officers by Capt. C.L.Dubey
18) Engineering Knowledge forDeck Officers by J K Dhar
19) ICS Bridge Procedures Guide
20) International Lights,Shapes andSound Signals - D.A.Moore
21) International Safety GuideForOilTankers&Terminals (ISGOTT)
22) Introduction to Marine Engineering By D.A.Taylor
23) MarineMeteorology ByCapt H. Subramaniam
Page65of6624) Maritime legislation and shipboard management by Capt. M.V.Naik and Capt. C.L.Dubey
25) Merchant Ship Construction By D.A.Taylor
26) Meteorology for Mariners-MeteorologicalOffice- HMSO
27) Meteorology for Seafarers- Frampton and Uttridge
28) MultimodalTransport- Dr. Hariharan
29) NauticalWatchkeeping By Capt. H. Subramaniam
30) NAVBASICS: Ocean Offshore and CelestialNavigation Vol.2
31) NAVBasics:The Earth,TheSailings,Tides & Passage PlanningVol.1
32) NAVBASICS: Watchkeeping & Electronic Navigation Vol.3
33) Nicholl’s Seamanship andNautical knowledge - Cockcroft,AN
34) PracticalNavigation By Capt. H.Subramaniam
35) Principles of Navigation by Capt S.S.S. Rewari & Capt.T.K.Joseph
36) Radar& ElectronicNavigation By G.J. Sonnenberg
37) RadarObserver's Handbook: forMerchant Navy Officers
38) Reed's General Engineering Knowledge for MarineEngineers, - Jackson L, MortonT.D
39) Reed's instrumentation and control systems. - Jackson,L
40) Safety,EmergencyAnd Environmental Protection By ErrolFernandes
41) SeamanshipTechniques- D.J.House
42) Ship BoardOperations By H.I.Lavery
43) Ship borne Radar&ARPABy Capt.H. Subramaniam
44) Ship Construction By Capt. Edrich Fernandes
45) Ship Construction By D.J. Eyers
46) Ship Construction NotesBy Kemp andYoung
47) Ship Stability By D.R.Derret
48) Ship StabilityVolumes I, II& III by Capt.H.Subramaniam
49) Ship’s Magnetism & Magnetic Compass By Merrifield
50) Shipmaster’s Business Self-Examiner, - Maclachlan,Malcolm- Nautical Institute.
51) Stability,Trim and Cargo Calculations on MVHindship and OilTankersby Capt. Joseph and
Capt.Rewari
52) Symbols andAbbreviations used on Admiralty Charts (Chart 5011)
53) The Ship handler’s GuideBy R.W. Rowe
54) The Shipmaster’s Business Companion, -Maclachlan, Malcolm-Nautical Institute.
55) TheTheory & Practiceof Seamanship By Danton
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE:
1) Magnetic Compass in a Binnaclewith correctors
2) Gyro Compass (Not necessarily operational)
3) Marinesextant.
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