Course Description

This course (LGTF/GTFC) enables a seafarer to work onboard Gas Tankers. This course is mandatory for applying for an Indian Gas Tanker DCE. This 5-day course is designed & delivered as per the latest STCW Convention and as per the DG Shipping Guidelines, as applicable. Excellent infrastructure, quality faculty & training and the best Exit Exam results – all under a single roof at BSM Training Foundation (TF).

Course Schedule & Booking
Batch Dates Location /Mode Timing Fees
27/Jan/2025   BSM TF Kochi 9.00 to 17.00 ₹5900
17/Feb/2025   BSM TF Kochi 9.00 to 17.00 ₹5900
17/Mar/2025   BSM TF Kochi 9.00 to 17.00 ₹5900
21/Apr/2025 BSM TF Kochi 9.00 to 17.00 ₹5900
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DGS Course ID Exit Exam E- Learning E-learning Hours E-learning Pass mark Course validity
5121 yes yes 20 hrs 50% Unlimited
Eligibility
  • This course is open to all seafarers who have completed an appropriate approved First-aid, Firefighting courses.
  • Non-Indian participants need to hold a Student Visa to India to undergo the course.
Required Documents
  • EFA, FPFF Certificate
  • Valid Medical Certificate by a DG Shipping Approved Doctor
  • We recommend candidates bring their own boiler suit and safety shoes. However, we shall provide the same at our facility if required.
  • If the certificate details are updated on the Seafarer Profile, then the seafarer profile can be submitted on the TF Portal.

As per DGS Order 20 of 2020, successful completion of E-learning modules through the DGS website is mandatory to get Digital Certificate for all DG approved courses. However, E-learning can be completed prior or after the physical classes.

Find the detailed guidelines on the DG shipping website.

Details

Certificate validity: Unlimited (As per DGS Order 40 of 2020)

As per DGS Order 11 of 2022, the exit exam must be given only in the Maritime Training Institute (MTI).

In case the candidate fails in the exit exam, they can give the exit exam on the following working day at the MTI.

Kindly make the travel arrangements accordingly.

Dress code: Collarless T-shirts, shorts, sandals, bathroom slippers are not permitted for physical classes.

DG Shipping mandates a minimum batch strength of 25%. In the event that the number of participants in the course reduces due to withdrawals, causing the batch strength to fall below 25% of the batch capacity, the course would be postponed without any additional charges at short notice.

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