DGS Order No. 16 of 2020

Subject: Re-validation of Seafarers Certificates of Competency (CoC) / Certificate of Proficiency 

EARLIER Directorate has earlier issued extensions to the validity of seafarer's certificates and ship's Statutory certificates, periodical surveys & audits in view of COVID-I9 pandemic in DGS Order No. 13 of 2020 dated May 21, 2020, wherein by para 14 “All STCW certificates (including the training certificates i.e., certificates required under Chapter VI of the STCW) and associated endorsements issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) which are expiring between 01st March and 31st December 2020 (both dates inclusive), were extended for a period of 06 (six) months from the expiry date printed/typed on the relevant certificate (CoC / CoP/ CoE), irrespective of whether the seafarer is/was on the ship at the time of expiry or not”. 

After receiving representation from industry stakeholders seeking further extensions of seafarer's certificates for gaining employment opportunities on ships worldwide AND also in view of IMO Circular letter No. 4204/ Add.5/ Rev. 1 dated Apr 2, 2020, The DG Shipping has decided following:

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ANNEX 1

1. Regulation I/11 of the STCW Convention- Revalidation of Certificates

.1 Every Master, Officer and Radio Operator holding a Certificate issued or recognized under any Chapter of the Convention other than Chapter VI, who is serving at sea or intends to return to sea after a period ashore, shall, in order to continue to qualify for seagoing service, be required, at intervals not exceeding five years, to:

.2 Meet the standards of medical fitness prescribed by Regulation I/9; and

.3 Establish continued professional competence in accordance with section A-1/11 of the STCW Code.

2. Every master, officer and radio operator shall, for continuing seagoing service on board ships for which special training requirements have been internationally agreed upon, successfully complete approved relevant training. 3. Every master and officer shall, for continuing seagoing service onboard tankers, meet the requirements in paragraph 1 of this regulation and be required, at intervals not exceeding five years, to establish continued professional competence for tankers in accordance with section AI/11, paragraph 3 of the STCW Code.

4. Section A-I/11 of the STCW Convention - Professional competence

Continued professional competence as required under regulation I/11 shall be established by:

.1 approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held, for a period of at least:

.1.1 Twelve months in total during the preceding five years, or

.1.2 Three months in total during the preceding six months immediately prior to revalidating;

.2. Continued professional competence for tankers, as required under Regulation I/11, shall be established by:

.1 Approved seagoing service, performing the duties appropriate to the tanker certificate or endorsement held, for a period of at least three months in total during the preceding five years; or

.2 Successfully completing an approved relevant training course or courses 

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Reference: DG Shipping Website