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šŸ“‹ Mandatory Certificates (Officer and Engineer ā€“ Chemical Tanker Ship):
  • MFA, PSCRB, and AFF certificates along with this
  • Advanced Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations Training (CHEMCO) Course
  • Relevant Certificate of Competency
  • Advance Chemical DCE (Dangerous Cargo Endorsement ā€“ Chemical)
    • šŸ“‹ Mandatory Certificates (Officer and Engineer ā€“ Gas Carrier Ship):
  • MFA, PSCRB, and AFF certificates along with this
  • Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (GASCO) Course
  • Relevant Certificate of Competency
  • Advance Gas DCE (Dangerous Cargo Endorsement ā€“ Gas)
    • No, as of now you do not require the Exit Exam for Refresher Courses. However, you are required to complete your E-Learning to get the Refresher STCW Certificates.
    These are the three certificates that you need to get the MEO Class 1 CoC.
    • Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Simulator Course ā€“ 3 days
    • MEO Class 1 Preparatory Course ā€“ 2 months
    • Refresher courses (if required)
    Yes, you can appear for the exam after 2, 3 months or even after sailing at your current rank.
    INDoS (Indian National Database of Seafarers) is a unique identification number issued to Indian seafarers by the Directorate General of Shipping. It stores personal, educational, and training details of seafarers in a central database. Incase of any INDoS related query: CLICK HERE.

    The Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) is a seafarer\'s official logbook that records their sea service. It serves as proof of identity, nationality, and experience on ships, and is mandatory for working on board Indian or foreign vessels. In case of any doubt about the CDC: CLICK HERE.

    To enroll in the BST (Basic Safety Training) course, you typically need the following documents:
    • INDoS number
    • Valid passport (original and photocopy)
    • 10th standard mark sheet or equivalent educational certificate
    • DG Shippingā€“approved medical fitness certificate
     

    To be eligible for the BST Course, the following qualifications are required:

  • Minimum Age: You must be at least 18 years old.

  • Educational Qualification: You should have passed 10th standard (SSC or equivalent).

  • Medical Fitness: A medical fitness certificate from a DG Shippingā€“approved doctor is mandatory.

  • INDoS Number: You must have a valid INDoS (Indian National Database of Seafarers) number.

    • A candidate can take the BST Exit Exam only at the Maritime Training Institute (MTI) where they completed their training. The exam cannot be taken from home or any external location.
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