The Directorate General of Shipping, India issued Nautical Circular No. 17 of 2024 regarding the revision of the syllabus for Nautical competency courses leading to Certificate of Competency (COC) examinations.
This revision aims to maintain high standards in maritime education and align with evolving international standards and industry best practices.
Key Points:
Background:
- The syllabus revision is necessary to keep up with the dynamic maritime industry and regulatory changes.
- A meeting was held by the Chief Examiner of Master and Mates with various stakeholders to discuss the syllabus update, aligning it with the ongoing STCW Convention revisions.
Syllabus Revision Committee:
- A committee has been formed to review and update the current syllabus for STCW Competency Courses and relevant modular courses for Nautical officers.
- The committee will ensure the syllabus aligns with the latest STCW revisions and industry standards, aiming to improve course effectiveness and comprehensiveness.
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