Course Description

The overall aim of the course is to provide training to meet the minimum mandatory requirements for training and certification for Masters, Officers, Ratings and other personnel for service on ships using fuels covered within the IGF Code, as per Regulation A-V/3 and Section A-V/3-1 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended.

Course Schedule & Booking
Batch Dates Location /Mode Timing Fees
6/Jan/2025   BSM TF Kochi 9.00 to 17.00 ₹12900
3/Feb/2025   BSM TF Kochi 9.00 to 17.00 ₹12900
3/Mar/2025   BSM TF Kochi 9.00 to 17.00 ₹12900
7/Apr/2025 BSM TF Kochi 9.00 to 17.00 ₹12900
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DGS Course ID Exit Exam E- Learning E-learning Hours E-learning Pass mark Course validity
5311 yes yes 14 hrs 70% Unlimited
Eligibility
  • Any seafarer who has completed the four Basic safety courses, under STCW Regulation VI/1 and Section A-VI/1.
  • Non-Indian Participants need to hold a Student Visa to India to undergo the course.
Required Documents
  • EFA, FPFF Certificate or BST 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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