indian seafarers

TRAINING OF SEAFARERS

2020

33 of 2020	Training Branch - Age relaxation for academic Year 2020-21 - reg	28/10/2020
29 of 2020	Amendment to DGS Circular No. 12 of 2020 - Relaxation to Minimum Eligibility criteria for admissions in pre-sea maritime courses, Common Entrance Test (CET) and Online Counselling - reg.	21/08/2020
28 of 2020	Conduct of maritime Courses using Virtual Classes / Live Video Sessions.	29/07/2020
27 of 2020	Amendment to DGS Training Circular No.12 of 2020 dated 01/04/2020	10/07/2020
26 of 2020	Guidelines for Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).	01/07/2020
25 of 2020	Standardization of Admission Schedule and Batch numbering system for Competency Courses	18/06/2020
24 of 2020	Conduct of Maritime Pre-Sea courses for candidates who are unable to use Virtual Class/Live Video Sessions (VC/LVS).	08/06/2020
23 of 2020	Quality Standards System of Maritime Training Institute	08/06/2020
22 of 2020	Allotment of Unique Identification Number to Principal/Faculty and Instructors	02/06/2020
21 of 2020	Issuance of digitally signed certificates for successfully completing maritime courses conducted by Maritime Training Institutes	27/05/2020
20 of 2020	Format of pre-sea course completion certificates issued by the Maritime Training Institutes	27/05/2020
19 of 2020	Conduct of maritime courses using Virtual classes / Live Video sessions	18/05/2020
19 of 2020	Conduct of maritime courses using Virtual classes / Live Video sessions	18/05/2020
18 of 2020	Shipboard training as part of the approved training programme for the pre - sea courses leading to Certificate of Competency or Certificate of proficiency.	24/04/2020
17 of 2020	Guidelines for Online Exit exam for DGS approved modular courses	24/04/2020
17 of 2020	Revised "Course Id" for DGS approved maritime courses	27/11/2019
16 of 2020	Guidelines for Conducting maritime courses using virtual classes/Live Video Sessions	24/04/2020
14 of 2020	Requirements for implementing System (CAS).	13/04/2020
13 of 2020	Procedures for accessing e-learning modules for maritime STCW Modular Courses	01/04/2020
12 of 2020	Minimum eligibility criteria for admissions in pre-sea maritime courses, Introduction of "Common Entrance Test" (CET) and Online Counselling.	01/04/2020

Issued Date	Notice No. Of Year	Title
		2021
12.01.2021	03 of 2021	Amendment -II to DGS Order No. 1 of 2020 dated 03.07.2020 - reg.
		2020
17.12.2020	40 of 2020	Addendum-II to DGS Order No. 28 of 2020 dated 01.10.2020 with respect to Conduct of Maritime Training Courses
28.10.2020	33 of 2020	Age relaxation for academic Year 2020-21
18.09.2020	---	Non-Compliance with DGS Order 20 and 25 of 2020
10/09/2020	---	Clarification with respect to issuance of combined e-Certificate for Refresher Course in PST & PSCRB and Refresher Course in FPFF & AFF - reg.
21/08/2020	29 of 2020	Amendment to DGS Circular No. 12 of 2020 - Relaxation to Minimum Eligibility criteria for admissions in pre-sea maritime courses, Common Entrance Test (CET) and Online Counselling - reg.
29/07/2020	28 of 2020	Conduct of maritime Courses using Virtual Classes / Live Video Sessions.
10/07/2020	27 of 2020	Amendment to DGS Training Circular No.12 of 2020 dated 01/04/2020
01/07/2020	26 of 2020	Guidelines for Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
18/06/2020	25 of 2020	Standardization of Admission Schedule and Batch numbering system for Competency Courses
08/06/2020	24 of 2020	Conduct of Maritime Pre-Sea courses for candidates who are unable to use Virtual Class/Live Video Sessions (VC/LVS)
08/06/2020	23 of 2020	Quality Standards System of Maritime Training Institute
02/06/2020	22 of 2020	Allotment of Unique Identification Number to Principal/Faculty and Instructors
27/05/2020	21 of 2020	Issuance of digitally signed certificates for successfully completing maritime courses conducted by Maritime Training Institutes
27/05/2020	20 of 2020	Format of pre-sea course completion certificates issued by the Maritime Training Institutes
18/05/2020	19 of 2020	Conduct of maritime courses using Virtual classes / Live Video sessions
24/04/2020	18 of 2020	Shipboard training as part of the approved training programme for the pre-sea courses leading to Certificate of Competency or Certificate of proficiency
24/04/2020	17 of 2020	Guidelines for Online Exit exam for DGS approved modular courses
24/04/2020	16 of 2020	Guidelines for Conducting maritime courses using virtual classes/Live Video Sessions
13/04/2020	14 of 2020	Requirements for implementing System (CAS)
01/04/2020	13 of 2020	Procedures for accessing e-learning modules for maritime STCW Modular Courses
01/04/2020	12 of 2020	Minimum eligibility criteria for admissions in pre-sea maritime courses, Introduction of "Common Entraince Test" (CET) and Online Counselling.
03/03/2020	07 of 2020	Upper age-limit for admission to pre-sea maritime training courses- relaxation of three (3)years for OBC candidates.
		2019
27/11/2019	17 of 2019	Revised "Course Id" for DGS approved maritime courses
18/10/2019	16 of 2019	Amendment to Training Circular 11 of 2019 dated 02.07.2019
19/07/2019	12 of 2019	Closure of all Facilitation Centers
02/07/2019	11 of 2019	Verification of certificates issued by MTI and other related matters - Advisory Note
13/06/2019	10 of 2019	Age limits for admission in Training for General Purpose Ratings and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering
07/06/2019	09 of 2019	Corrigendum to DGS Training Circular No. 08 of 2019 dated 30/04/2019.
30/04/2019	08 of 2019	Online procedure for registration of candidate for admission in Maritime Training Institute and issuance of INDoS no. aspiring seafarers.
19/03/2019	07 of 2019	Compliance with the mandatory requirement for Trainers and Assessors as per Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW) 1978 as amended.
19/03/2019	06 of 2019	Online procedure for planning monthly timetable for Maritime Training Institutes.
18/03/2019	05 of 2019	Updating latest CIP grading of Maritime Training Institutes.
05/03/2019	04 of 2019	Online examination in lieu of written examination for Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC)
20/02/2019	01 of 2019	Non conduct of courses by Maritime Training Institutes for more than a year - withdrawal - regarding.
		2018
16/11/2018	33 of 2018	Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP) for Maritime Training Institutes (MTI) conducting basic five STCW courses and / or post-sea modular courses (excluding competency courses)
02/11/2018	32 of 2018	Online procedure for batch details, withdrawals, certification, uploading of faculty load matrix and class room utilization matrix.
25/10/2018	31 of 2018	Training manual
09/10/2018	28 of 2018	Form of Institute - Clarification-reg
01/10/2018	25 of 2018	"Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers" (AECS), "Vertical Integration Course for Trainers" (VICT)
18/09/2018	24 of 2018	Various Services related to Maritime Training Institutes - reg
23/08/2018	21 of 2018	Discontinuation of approval for Augmentation for FPFF course
02/07/2018	20 of 2018	Empanelment of external inspectors to inspect the maritime training institutes.
06/06/2018	18 of 2018	Authorized Signatories of Maritime Training Institutes
18/05/2018	17 of 2018	Approval of maritime training institutes (MTI)
08/05/2018	15 of 2018	Land/Premises requirement for maritime training institutes - reg
07/05/2018	14 of 2018	Allotment of MTI number to maritime training institutes approved by the Directorate and to institutes which are approved in principle.
25/04/2018	13 of 2018	Approval of Maritime training Institutes (MTI) extended campus-reg
25/04/2018	12 of 2018	Corrigendum to DGS Order No. 5 of 2013 dated 15/03/2013
16/04/2018	11 of 2018	Amendment in DGS Order No.7 of 2016 and DGS Oreder No.5 of 2016 - reg
06/04/2018	10 of 2018	Procedure for online reporting of Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP) for maritime training institute (MTI)
08/03/2018	05 of 2018	Online issuance of In-principle approval and approval of maritime courses to institutes for conducting maritime courses. reg
23/01/2018	04 of 2018	Introduction of Bio-metric attendance, payment of fees through Bharat Kosh etc. - reg.
22/01/2018	03 of 2018	Approved Medical Examiners of Seafarers - reg.
22/01/2018	02 of 2018	Various services related to the Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) - reg.
24/01/2018	01 of 2018	Advisory for candidates applying online for CDC.
01/03/2018		DGS Corrigendum to Training Circular No.10 of 2014-Issuance of certificates in accordance with merchant shipping (STCW) Rules,2014 and as paer chapter VI of the STCW Convention as amended in 1978
22/01/2018	01 of 2018	ADVISORY NOTE for MTIs, Candidates, Faculties etc.
		2017
29/12/2017	10 of 2017	Lifting the ban on new approval/enhancement of intake capacity of GMDSS (GOC) course - reg.
01/09/2017	09 of 2017	Procedure to be followed by the new DGS approved maritime training institutes while applying for additional intake of GP rating - reg.
31/08/2017	08 of 2017	Addendum to DGS Order No. 4 of 2016 and Training Circular No. 01 of 2017 - reg.
10/07/2017	07 of 2017	Procedure to be followed by the DGS approved maritime training institutes while applying for course approvals - reg.
28/06/2017	06 of 2017	Admission to pre-sea training courses for foreign nationals.
25/05/2017	05 of 2017	Institutes conducting post sea courses not complying with CIP - reg.
13/01/2017	01 of 2017	Amendment to DGS Order 4 of 2016 dated 12.09.2016.
10/03/2017	01 of 2017	Regarding amended format of passenger Ship Safety Course Certificate..
22/06/2017	01 of 2017	Order - Applications for approval of new training institutes for opening up of pre-sea and post sea courses.
22/08/2017	01 of 2017	Invitation for Maritime Training Institutes Symposium 2017
30/06/2017	01 of 2017	Conduct of pre-sea training course for general purpose (gp) ratings in compliance with stcw convention as amended in 2010-comments/feedback before 15th july, 2017 by e-mail on dgstrg@gmail.com
		2016
16/12/2016	10 of 2016	Amendment to TC NO.5 of 2015 dated 10th July, 2015.
17/11/2016	07 of 2016	Guidelines and Procedures to obtain approval from Director General of Shipping,Govt of India, for the conduct of approval Pre-sea courses for Training of Seafarers in India.
24/08/2016	06 of 2016	Guideline for North East Sector.
02/12/2016	05 of 2016	CORRIGENDUM- Guideline and procedures for an approval for the conduct of DG Shipping, GoI approved modular, simulator and post sea competency courses fo the training of indian seafarers - amendment reg.
01/11/2016	05 0f 2016	Guidelines and Procedure for approval for the conduct of DG Shipping approved modular, simulator and post sea competency courses for training of seafarers in India.
02/05/2016	01 of 2016	Comprehensive Inspection Programme for pre-sea maritime training institutes, as per the DGS, GoI's Order No.25 of 2013 - amendment of the assessment checklist - reg
08/01/2016	01 of 2016	Notice - Comprehensive Inspection Programme - Amendment in assessment checklist - reg
06/01/2016	01 of 2016	Training Notice - Updating of Certificate Details in Batch Module in e-Samudra by all approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting DGS approved pre-sea, competency, post sea, basic and advance modular courses.
09/08/2016	01 of 2016	Corrigendum to the Training Circular of 01 of 2011 and 03 of 2016
29/04/2016	01 of 2016	Non- submission of placement details - reg.
07/07/2016	01 of 2016	Circular reg- High Voltage Safety and Switch Gear Course (HVSSGC)
		2015
02/03/2015	03 of 2015	Ensuring eligibility of maritime training institutes for the conduct of training courses before filing applications for course approvals to the Directorate General of shipping, GOI and non-refundable fee - reg.
05/10/2015	01 of 2015	Review of the Comprehensive Inspection Program Checklist for Pre-Sea training institutes by constituting a Study Group.
08/04/2015	01 of 2015	Notice for Central Sector Scheme for Financial Assistance for an on board ship training : Consolidated list of candidates whose applications have been vetted by IMU and are found in order.
08/12/2015	01 of 2015	Training Notice - Updating of Certificate details in batch module in e-Samudra by all approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting DGS approved Pre-Sea, Competency, Post Sea, Basic and Advance Modular Courses.
28/12/2015	01 of 2015	For information to all maritime training institutes.
		2014
21/10/2014	08 of 2014	Endorsement of Certificate of ECDIS Course issued after approval of classification societies but prior to DGS approval.
13/06/2014	07 of 2014	Monitoring process of the Placement Record for the Training Marine Engineers passing out from DGS approved Training Institutes.
16/06/2014	06 of 2014	Training Circular No. 4 of 2012 - continuance of ban
15/05/2014	05 of 2014	Clarification on submission of Lease Deed / Leave and License Agreement by the Maritime Training Institutes conducting post sea courses.
08/04/2014	03 of 2014	Additional batches approval to Approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer's Course - extension of time period reg. (Obsolete time Barred Delete)
20/03/2014	02 of 2014	Temporary suspension of new approvals and increase in capacity of ECDIS Course as per IMO Model Course 1.27 [2012 edition] and STCW 2010 Circular No. 29 of 2012.
07/03/2014	01 of 2014	Issuance of CDC to pre-sea trainees as per the choice of the candidates undergoing Pre-sea Training Course.
09/12/2014	01 of 2014	DGS Order 20 of 14 - Partial amendment to DGS Order No. 5 of 2013 dated 15.03.2013 Dispensing with the requirement of obtaining prior approval for appointment of Principal/Head of Institute from the Directorate General of Shipping.
22/07/2014	01 of 2014	Updating the Institute's data on website
10/04/2014	01 of 2014	STCW 2010 Training Cir No. 01 of 2014 - Security Training provisions as per STCW 2010 - Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping - HTW1 - change in dates of compliance. (Obsolete--Time Barred till 30.6.2015--Delete)
05/06/2014	01 of 2014	Training Branch letter to all the pre-sea Institutes - Submission of Placement Records for pre-sea Courses.
24/03/2014	01 of 2014	Corrigendum to Training Cir. No. 23 of 2013 dated 20.12.2013 - Conduct of value added courses in DGS approved premises.
31/01/2014	01 of 2014	Corrigendum to M. S. Notice No. 1 of 2014 - Withdrawal of M. S. Notice No. 4 of 2010 dated 21.4.2010 and abolition of the Pre-sea Training for Personnel to man Dredger Vessels, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages[NCV].
22/01/2014	01 of 2014	M. S. Notice 01 of 2014 Withdrawal of M. S. Notice No. 4 of 2010 dated 21.4.2010 and abolition of the Pre-sea Training for Personnel to man Dredger Vessels, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages[NCV].
26/02/2014	01 of 2014	Training Branch letter to all Maritime Training Insitutes for submission of Batch details on-line.
20/06/2014	01 of 2014	Monitoring Process of the placement Record for the Training Marine Engineers passing out from DGS approved Training Institutes.
		2013
24/12/2013	24 of 2013	Grace period for seafarers sailing on board Indian flag ships on or before 20.11.2013, to comply with STCW 2010 Trg Cir 19 of 2010 [SSO up-gradation training ] and STCW 2010 Cir 05 of 2011, STCW 2010 Cir 27 of 2012 and STCW 2010 Cir 03 of 2013 [Security Training for Sefarers with Designated Security Duties]. (Obsolete--timeBarred--Delete)
20/12/2013	23 of 2013	Conduct of value added courses in DGS approved premises.
10/12/2013	22 of 2013	Second Additional Batch Approval to Approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course. (Obsolete--time barred-delete)
11/12/2013	20 of 2013	Addm to Training Circular 20 of 2013 Additional batch approval to Approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer's Course (Obsolete--Time Barred-Delete)
11/11/2013	20 of 2013	Additional Batch approval to approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer Course. (Obsolete--Time Barred-Delete)
12/07/2013	15 of 2013	Addendum to Training Circular No. 01 of 2010 - pertaining to post-sea & modular courses.
12/07/2013	14 of 2013	Conduct of 1 year DNS Course leading to B. Sc (Nautical Science) Course - matters reg admission of sponsored / non-sponsored candidates.
07/06/2013	11 of 2013	Eligibility for Approval of Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties.
03/06/2013	10 of 2013	Ban on new approval / increase intake of GP Rating Course in Maritime Catering.
09/05/2013	09 of 2013	Payment of 1%annual fee to the Government by Maritime Training Institutes.
01/05/2013	08 of 2013	Withdrawal of Training Circular No. 10 of 2011 (F. No. 11-TR(63)/2006-II) regarding issuance of CDCs to cadets undergoing training of Foreign Maritime Administration at the DGS approved institutions.
04/02/2013	04 of 2013	Partial modifications of the approvals issued with the three year's validity
10/04/2013	01 of 2013	Letter to all pre-sea Institutes - Submission of placement Records for pre-sea Courses for the batch commenced in 2011 onwards.
		2012
04/07/2012	27 of 2012	Revised Circular on Security Training for Seafarers with designated Security Duties as per Section A VI/6 (Para 4, 5 & 6) of STCW 2010
08/05/2012	26 of 2012	Corrigendum to Circular 26 of 2012.
08/07/2012	18 of 2012	Certification of Marine Engineers for Near Coastal Voyage Vessels (NCV) & Bridging for Foreign Going Vessel, Upgradation Course for NCV Stream under STCW Convention as amended by 2010 Manila Amendments (Flow Diagrams) (Included in TEAP A, Flow Diagrams III/11-5 to 11-9)
06/03/2012	15 of 2012	Examination System for Marine Engineer Officers as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010.
06/03/2012	14 of 2012	Qualifying Sea Service requirements for Engineering Officers to obtain Certificate of Competency (Included in TEAP A, Section III/16, Table III/16-1)
26/12/2012	08 of 2012	Exemption from TOTA for faculties of academic subjects.
12/12/2012	06 of 2012	Approval of Maritime Training Institutes for conducting Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems [GMDSS] General Operators Certificate (GOC).
12/01/2012	04 of 2012	Corrigendum in supersession to Circular No. 04 of 2012 dated: 12.01.2012 (Included in TEAP A--Delete)
18/06/2012	04 of 2012	Ban on new approvals and increase in capacity of Pre-sea Courses
27/04/2012	03 of 2012	Operational Level aspirant officers in Fisheries, RSV, Dredger and Offshore sectors-regarding operational / advance level STCW Courses. (Included in TEAP A--Delete)
17/02/2012	01 of 2012	Processing fee for conduct of Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Monitor Simulator Course.
03/01/2012	01 of 2012	Clarification regarding "Scope for Approval of the institute" of Training Circular No. 1 of 2011 dated 10/02/2011 as per Chapter III, Regulation III/6, Table A -III/ 6
05/10/2012	01 of 2012	Training Branch letter to all Maritime Training Institutes - Course Certification as per STCW 2010.
15/10/2012	01 of 2012	Clarification on letter of even number dated 05th October, 2012 regarding Course Certification as per STCW 2010.
		2011
13/09/2011	10 of 2011	Issue of limited purpose Indian CDC and Seafarers' Identity Documents {SID} to Deck and Engine cadets completing the Higher National Diploma Pre-Sea Courses under foreign maritime administration enabling them to undergo required shipboard training.
12/09/2011	09 of 2011	Lifting the ban on Ship Security Officer's course
20/06/2011	06 of 2011	Restricting further increase in the intake for the DNS course-regarding.
08/11/2011	04 of 2011	1"Clarification on the transitional provisions relating to the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code" 2"Advice to Port State Control officers on the transitional arrangements leading up-to the full implementation of the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, as on 01"01"2017"
22/03/2011	03 of 2011	Implementation of E-Governance System - commencement of Batch Details'Module
24/03/2011	01 of 2011	Submission of placement records.
		2010
01/07/2010	05 of 2010	Partial Modification of DGS Order No. 2 of 2007dated 31.10.2007 (Obsolete----Delete)
10/05/2010	04 of 2010	Ban on new approvals/Increase in intake of GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering.
03/05/2010	03 of 2010	Processing fee for conducting Pre-sea Training for Personnel to man Dredger vessels, Tugs, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages [NCV]
23/02/2010	02 of 2010	Waiver of teaching/sea service experience for faculty members teaching the pre-sea courses
22/04/2010	01 of 2010	Withdrawal of temporary ban imposed on post sea and modular courses
		2009
31/08/2009	05 of 2009	Processing fee for Structured Shipboard Training Programme for Ratings.
11/05/2009	04 of 2009	New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. (Obsolete--Delete)
09/01/2009	02 of 2009	Extension of maximum age limit for admission in GME / DME courses (Obsolete--Delete-New criteria included in TEAP A III/1-3)
05/01/2009	01 of 2009	Temporary ban imposed on approval of post-sea and modular courses has since been reviewed by this Directorate. (Obsolete--Delete)
		2008
05/11/2008	08 of 2008	The appointments of Principal/Director/Head of the Institute/Dean (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013- Delete)
05/05/2008	06 of 2008	New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. (Obsolete--Delete)
30/04/2008	05 of 2008	Extension of maximum age limit for faculty members (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013 - Delete)
23/04/2008	04 of 2008	Exemption from undergoing Training for Trainers and Assessors [TOTA] course
26/03/2008	03 of 2008	Processing fee for Induction courses for NCV Engineers for MEO Class IV (NCV) Certification
24/03/2008	01 of 2008	Submission of placement records
01/01/2008	01 of 2008	Submission of Half Yearly Returns to DGS by Maritime Training Institutes conducting Pre-Sea, Post Sea and STCW Modulars Courses - Reg.
		2007
24/12/2007	09 of 2007	Admission for company sponsored candidates- DNS [IGNOU]-February, 2008 batch.
23/08/2007	05 of 2007	Temporary Ban on approvals of post-sea and modular courses (Obsolete -- Delete)
14/06/2007	04 of 2007	Proforma 'A' & 'B' (Obsolete Delete)
25/05/2007	03 of 2007	New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. (Obsolete Delete)
29/03/2007	02 of 2007	Implementation of E-Governance System - commencement of 'Batch Details' module and 'Faculty Approval' module
01/03/2007	01 of 2007	In supercession of Training Circular No. 15 of 2006
24/01/2007	01 of 2007	Sea Time Training
		2006
15/12/2006	16 of 2006	Final date of admission for DNS[IGNOU] - January, 2007 batch (Obsolete--Delete)
07/11/2006	13 of 2006	Training Cir. No.13
04/08/2006	10 of 2006	Consolidated review of the authorized intake strength for various courses
19/07/2006	09 of 2006	Final date of admission for IGNOU August 2006 batch (Obsolete--Delete)
03/03/2006	05 of 2006	Criteria for appointment/extension of service of Principal/Director/ Capt. Supdt./ Faculty & Instructor beyond the age of 65 years (Superseded by DGS order 05 of 2013 - Delete)
12/01/2006	01 of 2006	Mandatory Benchmarking for Pre-Sea Courses (Superseded by DGS Order 4 of 2016)
		2005
20/12/2005	26 of 2005	Exemption from TOTA course
12/08/2005	22 of 2005	Final date for admission for IGNOU August 2005 batch. (Obsolete--Delete)
12/07/2005	21 of 2005	Mandatory Bench Marking for pre-sea courses (Superseded by DGS Order 4 of 2016)
25/05/2005	14 of 2005	Faculty Approval (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013)
10/05/2005	13 of 2005	New approval to GP Rating Course and Saloon Rating Course (Obsolete--Delete)
16/02/2005	11 of 2005	Availability of on board slots
31/03/2005	04 of 2005	Granting of dispensation for officers
		2004
11/10/2004	28 of 2004	Inspections by Academic Councils
13/01/2004	04 of 2004	Issuance of DGS Orders, Circulars, M.S. Notices
24/02/2004	04 of 2004	National Institute of Open Schooling-Recognition of certificates
01/03/2004	03 of 2004	Clarification to Training Circular No. 3 of 2004 (Obsolete Delete)
		2003
28/11/2003	19 of 2003	Proforma "A" & Proforma "B" (Obsolete--Delete)
11/09/2003	17 of 2003	Change in name of Trustees/Management Committee members / Director after approval of the institute. (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013 --Delete)
09/09/2003	16 of 2003	Submission of check list as per DGS Order 1 of 2003
28/08/2003	15 of 2003	Using of caption "D.G. Shipping/ Ministry of Shipping/ Government of India" in the advertisement or in Hoarding/ Display Board by the Training Institutes
19/08/2003	14 of 2003	Placement cell in Training Institute imparting pre-sea training
19/08/2003	13 of 2003	Eligibility criteria for General Purpose Rating (Obsolete-Revised Included in TEAP A Flow Diag. III/12-1)
18/08/2003	12 of 2003	Ban on using Agents for enticing candidates to the Maritime Training Institute.
12/08/2003	11 of 2003	Selection of Candidates for pre-sea courses.
22/07/2003	10 of 2003	Submission of photograph of facilities available in training institutes during inspections (Obsolete---Delete)
01/01/2003	09 of 2003	Criteria for appointment/extension of service of Principal/Director/ Capt. Supdt./ Faculty & Instructor beyond the age of 65 ytd (Included in DGS Circular 5 of 2013---Obsolete Delete)
03/06/2003	08 of 2003	Accreditation of Quality System - reg (Obsolete---Delete)
02/06/2003	07 of 2003	Withdrawal of course approval of institute not conducting course regularly
02/06/2003	06 of 2003	Code of conduct for advertisement
30/05/2003	05 of 2003	Treatment of weekly holidays in pre-sea and modular courses
23/01/2003	03 of 2003	Not Issued
23/01/2003	02 of 2003	Installation of on-load/off-load release mechanism on lifeboat for PSCRB Course
06/01/2003	01 of 2003	Proforma "A" & Proforma "B" (Obsolete---Delete)
		2002
22/11/2002	11 of 2002	Treatment of weekly holidays in pre-sea and modular courses
28/08/2002	10 of 2002	Lateral entry to 2nd year for the 4-year Marine Engineering Degree Course (obsolete---Delete)
30/07/2002	08 of 2002	Reg Quality Standard Certificate
30/07/2002	07 of 2002	Recognition of certificates - (As per Regulation I/10 of STCW'95) (Obsolete---Delete)
05/05/2002	06 of 2002	Closure of MBPT FOSMA Seafarers Training Institute
14/03/2002	05 of 2002	Reg using Emblems & Names in the title of the name of Institutes by Maritime Training & Education Institutes
19/03/2002	04 of 2002	Reg.lectures by the officers of D.G.Shipping & its allied offices in the trg instts on non-working days
25/01/2002	02 of 2002	Reg. lectures by the officers of D.G.Shipping & its allied offices in Private Training Institute (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013)
		2001
07/07/2001	04 of 2001	Appointment of the officers of DGS and its allied offices as members by approved training institutes on their board/trust
28/05/2001	03 of 2001	Withdrawal of sponsorship for 3 months Pre-sea Deck Cadet Training and 6 months /1 year pre-sea training Graduate Mechanical Engineering Cadets
27/04/2001	02 of 2001	Payment of 1% Annual Fee reg-
26/02/2001	01 of 2001	Issue of CDCs to Candidates undergone Modular STCW Courses
02/05/2001	01 of 2001	Norms for the approval of Institutes for imparting 3 1/2 months pre-sea training for Deck Cadets.
		2000
08/11/2000	07 of 2000	Revision of processing fees for the approval of new courses in respect of training institutes
14/09/2000	04 of 2000	Payment of Annual Fee of 1% of the total fee collected
11/09/2000	03 of 2000	Mutual Recognition of Marine Qualification of 5 1/2 years Diploma in Marine Navigation at St. Petersburg State University for Water Communication, Federation of India

Issued Date	Notice No. Of Year	Title
		2021
12.01.2021	03 of 2021	Amendment -II to DGS Order No. 1 of 2020 dated 03.07.2020 - reg.
		2020
17.12.2020	40 of 2020	Addendum-II to DGS Order No. 28 of 2020 dated 01.10.2020 with respect to Conduct of Maritime Training Courses
28.10.2020	33 of 2020	Age relaxation for academic Year 2020-21
18.09.2020	---	Non-Compliance with DGS Order 20 and 25 of 2020
10/09/2020	---	Clarification with respect to issuance of combined e-Certificate for Refresher Course in PST & PSCRB and Refresher Course in FPFF & AFF - reg.
21/08/2020	29 of 2020	Amendment to DGS Circular No. 12 of 2020 - Relaxation to Minimum Eligibility criteria for admissions in pre-sea maritime courses, Common Entrance Test (CET) and Online Counselling - reg.
29/07/2020	28 of 2020	Conduct of maritime Courses using Virtual Classes / Live Video Sessions.
10/07/2020	27 of 2020	Amendment to DGS Training Circular No.12 of 2020 dated 01/04/2020
01/07/2020	26 of 2020	Guidelines for Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
18/06/2020	25 of 2020	Standardization of Admission Schedule and Batch numbering system for Competency Courses
08/06/2020	24 of 2020	Conduct of Maritime Pre-Sea courses for candidates who are unable to use Virtual Class/Live Video Sessions (VC/LVS)
08/06/2020	23 of 2020	Quality Standards System of Maritime Training Institute
02/06/2020	22 of 2020	Allotment of Unique Identification Number to Principal/Faculty and Instructors
27/05/2020	21 of 2020	Issuance of digitally signed certificates for successfully completing maritime courses conducted by Maritime Training Institutes
27/05/2020	20 of 2020	Format of pre-sea course completion certificates issued by the Maritime Training Institutes
18/05/2020	19 of 2020	Conduct of maritime courses using Virtual classes / Live Video sessions
24/04/2020	18 of 2020	Shipboard training as part of the approved training programme for the pre-sea courses leading to Certificate of Competency or Certificate of proficiency
24/04/2020	17 of 2020	Guidelines for Online Exit exam for DGS approved modular courses
24/04/2020	16 of 2020	Guidelines for Conducting maritime courses using virtual classes/Live Video Sessions
13/04/2020	14 of 2020	Requirements for implementing System (CAS)
01/04/2020	13 of 2020	Procedures for accessing e-learning modules for maritime STCW Modular Courses
01/04/2020	12 of 2020	Minimum eligibility criteria for admissions in pre-sea maritime courses, Introduction of "Common Entraince Test" (CET) and Online Counselling.
03/03/2020	07 of 2020	Upper age-limit for admission to pre-sea maritime training courses- relaxation of three (3)years for OBC candidates.
		2019
27/11/2019	17 of 2019	Revised "Course Id" for DGS approved maritime courses
18/10/2019	16 of 2019	Amendment to Training Circular 11 of 2019 dated 02.07.2019
19/07/2019	12 of 2019	Closure of all Facilitation Centers
02/07/2019	11 of 2019	Verification of certificates issued by MTI and other related matters - Advisory Note
13/06/2019	10 of 2019	Age limits for admission in Training for General Purpose Ratings and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering
07/06/2019	09 of 2019	Corrigendum to DGS Training Circular No. 08 of 2019 dated 30/04/2019.
30/04/2019	08 of 2019	Online procedure for registration of candidate for admission in Maritime Training Institute and issuance of INDoS no. aspiring seafarers.
19/03/2019	07 of 2019	Compliance with the mandatory requirement for Trainers and Assessors as per Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW) 1978 as amended.
19/03/2019	06 of 2019	Online procedure for planning monthly timetable for Maritime Training Institutes.
18/03/2019	05 of 2019	Updating latest CIP grading of Maritime Training Institutes.
05/03/2019	04 of 2019	Online examination in lieu of written examination for Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC)
20/02/2019	01 of 2019	Non conduct of courses by Maritime Training Institutes for more than a year - withdrawal - regarding.
		2018
16/11/2018	33 of 2018	Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP) for Maritime Training Institutes (MTI) conducting basic five STCW courses and / or post-sea modular courses (excluding competency courses)
02/11/2018	32 of 2018	Online procedure for batch details, withdrawals, certification, uploading of faculty load matrix and class room utilization matrix.
25/10/2018	31 of 2018	Training manual
09/10/2018	28 of 2018	Form of Institute - Clarification-reg
01/10/2018	25 of 2018	"Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers" (AECS), "Vertical Integration Course for Trainers" (VICT)
18/09/2018	24 of 2018	Various Services related to Maritime Training Institutes - reg
23/08/2018	21 of 2018	Discontinuation of approval for Augmentation for FPFF course
02/07/2018	20 of 2018	Empanelment of external inspectors to inspect the maritime training institutes.
06/06/2018	18 of 2018	Authorized Signatories of Maritime Training Institutes
18/05/2018	17 of 2018	Approval of maritime training institutes (MTI)
08/05/2018	15 of 2018	Land/Premises requirement for maritime training institutes - reg
07/05/2018	14 of 2018	Allotment of MTI number to maritime training institutes approved by the Directorate and to institutes which are approved in principle.
25/04/2018	13 of 2018	Approval of Maritime training Institutes (MTI) extended campus-reg
25/04/2018	12 of 2018	Corrigendum to DGS Order No. 5 of 2013 dated 15/03/2013
16/04/2018	11 of 2018	Amendment in DGS Order No.7 of 2016 and DGS Oreder No.5 of 2016 - reg
06/04/2018	10 of 2018	Procedure for online reporting of Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP) for maritime training institute (MTI)
08/03/2018	05 of 2018	Online issuance of In-principle approval and approval of maritime courses to institutes for conducting maritime courses. reg
23/01/2018	04 of 2018	Introduction of Bio-metric attendance, payment of fees through Bharat Kosh etc. - reg.
22/01/2018	03 of 2018	Approved Medical Examiners of Seafarers - reg.
22/01/2018	02 of 2018	Various services related to the Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs) - reg.
24/01/2018	01 of 2018	Advisory for candidates applying online for CDC.
01/03/2018		DGS Corrigendum to Training Circular No.10 of 2014-Issuance of certificates in accordance with merchant shipping (STCW) Rules,2014 and as paer chapter VI of the STCW Convention as amended in 1978
22/01/2018	01 of 2018	ADVISORY NOTE for MTIs, Candidates, Faculties etc.
		2017
29/12/2017	10 of 2017	Lifting the ban on new approval/enhancement of intake capacity of GMDSS (GOC) course - reg.
01/09/2017	09 of 2017	Procedure to be followed by the new DGS approved maritime training institutes while applying for additional intake of GP rating - reg.
31/08/2017	08 of 2017	Addendum to DGS Order No. 4 of 2016 and Training Circular No. 01 of 2017 - reg.
10/07/2017	07 of 2017	Procedure to be followed by the DGS approved maritime training institutes while applying for course approvals - reg.
28/06/2017	06 of 2017	Admission to pre-sea training courses for foreign nationals.
25/05/2017	05 of 2017	Institutes conducting post sea courses not complying with CIP - reg.
13/01/2017	01 of 2017	Amendment to DGS Order 4 of 2016 dated 12.09.2016.
10/03/2017	01 of 2017	Regarding amended format of passenger Ship Safety Course Certificate..
22/06/2017	01 of 2017	Order - Applications for approval of new training institutes for opening up of pre-sea and post sea courses.
22/08/2017	01 of 2017	Invitation for Maritime Training Institutes Symposium 2017
30/06/2017	01 of 2017	Conduct of pre-sea training course for general purpose (gp) ratings in compliance with stcw convention as amended in 2010-comments/feedback before 15th july, 2017 by e-mail on dgstrg@gmail.com
		2016
16/12/2016	10 of 2016	Amendment to TC NO.5 of 2015 dated 10th July, 2015.
17/11/2016	07 of 2016	Guidelines and Procedures to obtain approval from Director General of Shipping,Govt of India, for the conduct of approval Pre-sea courses for Training of Seafarers in India.
24/08/2016	06 of 2016	Guideline for North East Sector.
02/12/2016	05 of 2016	CORRIGENDUM- Guideline and procedures for an approval for the conduct of DG Shipping, GoI approved modular, simulator and post sea competency courses fo the training of indian seafarers - amendment reg.
01/11/2016	05 0f 2016	Guidelines and Procedure for approval for the conduct of DG Shipping approved modular, simulator and post sea competency courses for training of seafarers in India.
02/05/2016	01 of 2016	Comprehensive Inspection Programme for pre-sea maritime training institutes, as per the DGS, GoI's Order No.25 of 2013 - amendment of the assessment checklist - reg
08/01/2016	01 of 2016	Notice - Comprehensive Inspection Programme - Amendment in assessment checklist - reg
06/01/2016	01 of 2016	Training Notice - Updating of Certificate Details in Batch Module in e-Samudra by all approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting DGS approved pre-sea, competency, post sea, basic and advance modular courses.
09/08/2016	01 of 2016	Corrigendum to the Training Circular of 01 of 2011 and 03 of 2016
29/04/2016	01 of 2016	Non- submission of placement details - reg.
07/07/2016	01 of 2016	Circular reg- High Voltage Safety and Switch Gear Course (HVSSGC)
		2015
02/03/2015	03 of 2015	Ensuring eligibility of maritime training institutes for the conduct of training courses before filing applications for course approvals to the Directorate General of shipping, GOI and non-refundable fee - reg.
05/10/2015	01 of 2015	Review of the Comprehensive Inspection Program Checklist for Pre-Sea training institutes by constituting a Study Group.
08/04/2015	01 of 2015	Notice for Central Sector Scheme for Financial Assistance for an on board ship training : Consolidated list of candidates whose applications have been vetted by IMU and are found in order.
08/12/2015	01 of 2015	Training Notice - Updating of Certificate details in batch module in e-Samudra by all approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting DGS approved Pre-Sea, Competency, Post Sea, Basic and Advance Modular Courses.
28/12/2015	01 of 2015	For information to all maritime training institutes.
		2014
21/10/2014	08 of 2014	Endorsement of Certificate of ECDIS Course issued after approval of classification societies but prior to DGS approval.
13/06/2014	07 of 2014	Monitoring process of the Placement Record for the Training Marine Engineers passing out from DGS approved Training Institutes.
16/06/2014	06 of 2014	Training Circular No. 4 of 2012 - continuance of ban
15/05/2014	05 of 2014	Clarification on submission of Lease Deed / Leave and License Agreement by the Maritime Training Institutes conducting post sea courses.
08/04/2014	03 of 2014	Additional batches approval to Approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer's Course - extension of time period reg. (Obsolete time Barred Delete)
20/03/2014	02 of 2014	Temporary suspension of new approvals and increase in capacity of ECDIS Course as per IMO Model Course 1.27 [2012 edition] and STCW 2010 Circular No. 29 of 2012.
07/03/2014	01 of 2014	Issuance of CDC to pre-sea trainees as per the choice of the candidates undergoing Pre-sea Training Course.
09/12/2014	01 of 2014	DGS Order 20 of 14 - Partial amendment to DGS Order No. 5 of 2013 dated 15.03.2013 Dispensing with the requirement of obtaining prior approval for appointment of Principal/Head of Institute from the Directorate General of Shipping.
22/07/2014	01 of 2014	Updating the Institute's data on website
10/04/2014	01 of 2014	STCW 2010 Training Cir No. 01 of 2014 - Security Training provisions as per STCW 2010 - Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping - HTW1 - change in dates of compliance. (Obsolete--Time Barred till 30.6.2015--Delete)
05/06/2014	01 of 2014	Training Branch letter to all the pre-sea Institutes - Submission of Placement Records for pre-sea Courses.
24/03/2014	01 of 2014	Corrigendum to Training Cir. No. 23 of 2013 dated 20.12.2013 - Conduct of value added courses in DGS approved premises.
31/01/2014	01 of 2014	Corrigendum to M. S. Notice No. 1 of 2014 - Withdrawal of M. S. Notice No. 4 of 2010 dated 21.4.2010 and abolition of the Pre-sea Training for Personnel to man Dredger Vessels, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages[NCV].
22/01/2014	01 of 2014	M. S. Notice 01 of 2014 Withdrawal of M. S. Notice No. 4 of 2010 dated 21.4.2010 and abolition of the Pre-sea Training for Personnel to man Dredger Vessels, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages[NCV].
26/02/2014	01 of 2014	Training Branch letter to all Maritime Training Insitutes for submission of Batch details on-line.
20/06/2014	01 of 2014	Monitoring Process of the placement Record for the Training Marine Engineers passing out from DGS approved Training Institutes.
		2013
24/12/2013	24 of 2013	Grace period for seafarers sailing on board Indian flag ships on or before 20.11.2013, to comply with STCW 2010 Trg Cir 19 of 2010 [SSO up-gradation training ] and STCW 2010 Cir 05 of 2011, STCW 2010 Cir 27 of 2012 and STCW 2010 Cir 03 of 2013 [Security Training for Sefarers with Designated Security Duties]. (Obsolete--timeBarred--Delete)
20/12/2013	23 of 2013	Conduct of value added courses in DGS approved premises.
10/12/2013	22 of 2013	Second Additional Batch Approval to Approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course. (Obsolete--time barred-delete)
11/12/2013	20 of 2013	Addm to Training Circular 20 of 2013 Additional batch approval to Approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer's Course (Obsolete--Time Barred-Delete)
11/11/2013	20 of 2013	Additional Batch approval to approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer Course. (Obsolete--Time Barred-Delete)
12/07/2013	15 of 2013	Addendum to Training Circular No. 01 of 2010 - pertaining to post-sea & modular courses.
12/07/2013	14 of 2013	Conduct of 1 year DNS Course leading to B. Sc (Nautical Science) Course - matters reg admission of sponsored / non-sponsored candidates.
07/06/2013	11 of 2013	Eligibility for Approval of Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties.
03/06/2013	10 of 2013	Ban on new approval / increase intake of GP Rating Course in Maritime Catering.
09/05/2013	09 of 2013	Payment of 1%annual fee to the Government by Maritime Training Institutes.
01/05/2013	08 of 2013	Withdrawal of Training Circular No. 10 of 2011 (F. No. 11-TR(63)/2006-II) regarding issuance of CDCs to cadets undergoing training of Foreign Maritime Administration at the DGS approved institutions.
04/02/2013	04 of 2013	Partial modifications of the approvals issued with the three year's validity
10/04/2013	01 of 2013	Letter to all pre-sea Institutes - Submission of placement Records for pre-sea Courses for the batch commenced in 2011 onwards.
		2012
04/07/2012	27 of 2012	Revised Circular on Security Training for Seafarers with designated Security Duties as per Section A VI/6 (Para 4, 5 & 6) of STCW 2010
08/05/2012	26 of 2012	Corrigendum to Circular 26 of 2012.
08/07/2012	18 of 2012	Certification of Marine Engineers for Near Coastal Voyage Vessels (NCV) & Bridging for Foreign Going Vessel, Upgradation Course for NCV Stream under STCW Convention as amended by 2010 Manila Amendments (Flow Diagrams) (Included in TEAP A, Flow Diagrams III/11-5 to 11-9)
06/03/2012	15 of 2012	Examination System for Marine Engineer Officers as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010.
06/03/2012	14 of 2012	Qualifying Sea Service requirements for Engineering Officers to obtain Certificate of Competency (Included in TEAP A, Section III/16, Table III/16-1)
26/12/2012	08 of 2012	Exemption from TOTA for faculties of academic subjects.
12/12/2012	06 of 2012	Approval of Maritime Training Institutes for conducting Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems [GMDSS] General Operators Certificate (GOC).
12/01/2012	04 of 2012	Corrigendum in supersession to Circular No. 04 of 2012 dated: 12.01.2012 (Included in TEAP A--Delete)
18/06/2012	04 of 2012	Ban on new approvals and increase in capacity of Pre-sea Courses
27/04/2012	03 of 2012	Operational Level aspirant officers in Fisheries, RSV, Dredger and Offshore sectors-regarding operational / advance level STCW Courses. (Included in TEAP A--Delete)
17/02/2012	01 of 2012	Processing fee for conduct of Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Monitor Simulator Course.
03/01/2012	01 of 2012	Clarification regarding "Scope for Approval of the institute" of Training Circular No. 1 of 2011 dated 10/02/2011 as per Chapter III, Regulation III/6, Table A -III/ 6
05/10/2012	01 of 2012	Training Branch letter to all Maritime Training Institutes - Course Certification as per STCW 2010.
15/10/2012	01 of 2012	Clarification on letter of even number dated 05th October, 2012 regarding Course Certification as per STCW 2010.
		2011
13/09/2011	10 of 2011	Issue of limited purpose Indian CDC and Seafarers' Identity Documents {SID} to Deck and Engine cadets completing the Higher National Diploma Pre-Sea Courses under foreign maritime administration enabling them to undergo required shipboard training.
12/09/2011	09 of 2011	Lifting the ban on Ship Security Officer's course
20/06/2011	06 of 2011	Restricting further increase in the intake for the DNS course-regarding.
08/11/2011	04 of 2011	1"Clarification on the transitional provisions relating to the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code" 2"Advice to Port State Control officers on the transitional arrangements leading up-to the full implementation of the requirements of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code, as on 01"01"2017"
22/03/2011	03 of 2011	Implementation of E-Governance System - commencement of Batch Details'Module
24/03/2011	01 of 2011	Submission of placement records.
		2010
01/07/2010	05 of 2010	Partial Modification of DGS Order No. 2 of 2007dated 31.10.2007 (Obsolete----Delete)
10/05/2010	04 of 2010	Ban on new approvals/Increase in intake of GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering.
03/05/2010	03 of 2010	Processing fee for conducting Pre-sea Training for Personnel to man Dredger vessels, Tugs, Offshore Support Vessels, etc. on Near Coastal Voyages [NCV]
23/02/2010	02 of 2010	Waiver of teaching/sea service experience for faculty members teaching the pre-sea courses
22/04/2010	01 of 2010	Withdrawal of temporary ban imposed on post sea and modular courses
		2009
31/08/2009	05 of 2009	Processing fee for Structured Shipboard Training Programme for Ratings.
11/05/2009	04 of 2009	New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. (Obsolete--Delete)
09/01/2009	02 of 2009	Extension of maximum age limit for admission in GME / DME courses (Obsolete--Delete-New criteria included in TEAP A III/1-3)
05/01/2009	01 of 2009	Temporary ban imposed on approval of post-sea and modular courses has since been reviewed by this Directorate. (Obsolete--Delete)
		2008
05/11/2008	08 of 2008	The appointments of Principal/Director/Head of the Institute/Dean (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013- Delete)
05/05/2008	06 of 2008	New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. (Obsolete--Delete)
30/04/2008	05 of 2008	Extension of maximum age limit for faculty members (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013 - Delete)
23/04/2008	04 of 2008	Exemption from undergoing Training for Trainers and Assessors [TOTA] course
26/03/2008	03 of 2008	Processing fee for Induction courses for NCV Engineers for MEO Class IV (NCV) Certification
24/03/2008	01 of 2008	Submission of placement records
01/01/2008	01 of 2008	Submission of Half Yearly Returns to DGS by Maritime Training Institutes conducting Pre-Sea, Post Sea and STCW Modulars Courses - Reg.
		2007
24/12/2007	09 of 2007	Admission for company sponsored candidates- DNS [IGNOU]-February, 2008 batch.
23/08/2007	05 of 2007	Temporary Ban on approvals of post-sea and modular courses (Obsolete -- Delete)
14/06/2007	04 of 2007	Proforma 'A' & 'B' (Obsolete Delete)
25/05/2007	03 of 2007	New approval to GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. (Obsolete Delete)
29/03/2007	02 of 2007	Implementation of E-Governance System - commencement of 'Batch Details' module and 'Faculty Approval' module
01/03/2007	01 of 2007	In supercession of Training Circular No. 15 of 2006
24/01/2007	01 of 2007	Sea Time Training
		2006
15/12/2006	16 of 2006	Final date of admission for DNS[IGNOU] - January, 2007 batch (Obsolete--Delete)
07/11/2006	13 of 2006	Training Cir. No.13
04/08/2006	10 of 2006	Consolidated review of the authorized intake strength for various courses
19/07/2006	09 of 2006	Final date of admission for IGNOU August 2006 batch (Obsolete--Delete)
03/03/2006	05 of 2006	Criteria for appointment/extension of service of Principal/Director/ Capt. Supdt./ Faculty & Instructor beyond the age of 65 years (Superseded by DGS order 05 of 2013 - Delete)
12/01/2006	01 of 2006	Mandatory Benchmarking for Pre-Sea Courses (Superseded by DGS Order 4 of 2016)
		2005
20/12/2005	26 of 2005	Exemption from TOTA course
12/08/2005	22 of 2005	Final date for admission for IGNOU August 2005 batch. (Obsolete--Delete)
12/07/2005	21 of 2005	Mandatory Bench Marking for pre-sea courses (Superseded by DGS Order 4 of 2016)
25/05/2005	14 of 2005	Faculty Approval (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013)
10/05/2005	13 of 2005	New approval to GP Rating Course and Saloon Rating Course (Obsolete--Delete)
16/02/2005	11 of 2005	Availability of on board slots
31/03/2005	04 of 2005	Granting of dispensation for officers
		2004
11/10/2004	28 of 2004	Inspections by Academic Councils
13/01/2004	04 of 2004	Issuance of DGS Orders, Circulars, M.S. Notices
24/02/2004	04 of 2004	National Institute of Open Schooling-Recognition of certificates
01/03/2004	03 of 2004	Clarification to Training Circular No. 3 of 2004 (Obsolete Delete)
		2003
28/11/2003	19 of 2003	Proforma "A" & Proforma "B" (Obsolete--Delete)
11/09/2003	17 of 2003	Change in name of Trustees/Management Committee members / Director after approval of the institute. (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013 --Delete)
09/09/2003	16 of 2003	Submission of check list as per DGS Order 1 of 2003
28/08/2003	15 of 2003	Using of caption "D.G. Shipping/ Ministry of Shipping/ Government of India" in the advertisement or in Hoarding/ Display Board by the Training Institutes
19/08/2003	14 of 2003	Placement cell in Training Institute imparting pre-sea training
19/08/2003	13 of 2003	Eligibility criteria for General Purpose Rating (Obsolete-Revised Included in TEAP A Flow Diag. III/12-1)
18/08/2003	12 of 2003	Ban on using Agents for enticing candidates to the Maritime Training Institute.
12/08/2003	11 of 2003	Selection of Candidates for pre-sea courses.
22/07/2003	10 of 2003	Submission of photograph of facilities available in training institutes during inspections (Obsolete---Delete)
01/01/2003	09 of 2003	Criteria for appointment/extension of service of Principal/Director/ Capt. Supdt./ Faculty & Instructor beyond the age of 65 ytd (Included in DGS Circular 5 of 2013---Obsolete Delete)
03/06/2003	08 of 2003	Accreditation of Quality System - reg (Obsolete---Delete)
02/06/2003	07 of 2003	Withdrawal of course approval of institute not conducting course regularly
02/06/2003	06 of 2003	Code of conduct for advertisement
30/05/2003	05 of 2003	Treatment of weekly holidays in pre-sea and modular courses
23/01/2003	03 of 2003	Not Issued
23/01/2003	02 of 2003	Installation of on-load/off-load release mechanism on lifeboat for PSCRB Course
06/01/2003	01 of 2003	Proforma "A" & Proforma "B" (Obsolete---Delete)
		2002
22/11/2002	11 of 2002	Treatment of weekly holidays in pre-sea and modular courses
28/08/2002	10 of 2002	Lateral entry to 2nd year for the 4-year Marine Engineering Degree Course (obsolete---Delete)
30/07/2002	08 of 2002	Reg Quality Standard Certificate
30/07/2002	07 of 2002	Recognition of certificates - (As per Regulation I/10 of STCW'95) (Obsolete---Delete)
05/05/2002	06 of 2002	Closure of MBPT FOSMA Seafarers Training Institute
14/03/2002	05 of 2002	Reg using Emblems & Names in the title of the name of Institutes by Maritime Training & Education Institutes
19/03/2002	04 of 2002	Reg.lectures by the officers of D.G.Shipping & its allied offices in the trg instts on non-working days
25/01/2002	02 of 2002	Reg. lectures by the officers of D.G.Shipping & its allied offices in Private Training Institute (Superseded by DGS Order 5 of 2013)
		2001
07/07/2001	04 of 2001	Appointment of the officers of DGS and its allied offices as members by approved training institutes on their board/trust
28/05/2001	03 of 2001	Withdrawal of sponsorship for 3 months Pre-sea Deck Cadet Training and 6 months /1 year pre-sea training Graduate Mechanical Engineering Cadets
27/04/2001	02 of 2001	Payment of 1% Annual Fee reg-
26/02/2001	01 of 2001	Issue of CDCs to Candidates undergone Modular STCW Courses
02/05/2001	01 of 2001	Norms for the approval of Institutes for imparting 3 1/2 months pre-sea training for Deck Cadets.
		2000
08/11/2000	07 of 2000	Revision of processing fees for the approval of new courses in respect of training institutes
>14/09/2000	04 of 2000	Payment of Annual Fee of 1% of the total fee collected
11/09/2000	03 of 2000	Mutual Recognition of Marine Qualification of 5 1/2 years Diploma in Marine Navigation at St. Petersburg State university for Water Communication, Federation of India

DGS Circular	TRAINING OF SEAFARERS
Age limit for Ratings: Training Cir. No. 10 of 2019	Age limit for Ratings is increased to 27 years for candidates holding a degree or a diproma. The age limit for admission in Training for "GP Ratings" course as per Training circular. 0l of 2018 and for "catering course" as per Trg cir 07 of 2010 was I7.5 years and 25 years respectivery.
Requirement of VICT/TOTA: Training-Circular No. O7 of 2O19	The Maritime Training Institutes are hereby directed to ensure that all Principal / vice Principal / faculty / instructors (permanent / permanent on contractual basis / visiting) have undergone the training (VICT / TOLA I TOTI) as applicable latest by June 30, 2019
Age limit for Ratings: Training Cir. No. 10 of 2019	Age limit for Ratings is increased to 27 years for candidates holding a degree or a diproma. The age limit for admission in Training for "GP Ratings" course as per Training circular. 0l of 2018 and for "catering course" as per Trg cir 07 of 2010 was I7.5 years and 25 years respectivery.
INDoS Registration: Training Cir. No. 08 of 2019	Online procedure for registration for admission in Maritime Training Institute and issuance of INDoS no. to aspiring candidates
Age limit for Ratings: Training Cir. No. 10 of 2019	Age limit for Ratings is increased to 27 years for candidates holding a degree or a diproma. The age limit for admission in Training for "GP Ratings" course as per Training circular. 0l of 2018 and for "catering course" as per Trg cir 07 of 2010 was I7.5 years and 25 years respectivery.
INDoS Registration: Training Cir. No. 08 of 2019	Online procedure for registration for admission in Maritime Training Institute and issuance of INDoS no. to aspiring candidates
Age limit for Ratings: Training Cir. No. 10 of 2019	Age limit for Ratings is increased to 27 years for candidates holding a degree or a diproma. The age limit for admission in Training for "GP Ratings" course as per Training circular. 0l of 2018 and for "catering course" as per Trg cir 07 of 2010 was I7.5 years and 25 years respectivery.
INDoS Registration: Training Cir. No. 08 of 2019	Online procedure for registration for admission in Maritime Training Institute and issuance of INDoS no. to aspiring candidates

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TRAINING OF SEAFARERS

1. I wish to join Merchant Navy which are various institutes where I can attend the relevant courses.

2. Difference between pre-sea course and post-sea course?

Ans. The pre-sea course is the course required to be done by the candidates aspiring to join the ship whereas the post-sea course which is required to be done after joining the ship.

3. Who can open Maritime Training Institute?

Ans. A registered trust or Section 8 company may open a maritime training institute.

4. What are the different approvals granted of an institute?

5. What are the procedures to be followed to open a pre-sea institute?

Ans. The guidelines for approval of a pre-sea maritime training institutes are given in DGS Order 7 of 2016 dated 17.11.16. You may please following link:- Approval of a pre-sea maritime training institutes

6. What are the procedures to be followed to open a post-sea institute?

Abs. The guidelines for approval of a post-sea maritime training institutes are given in DGS Order 5 of 2016 dated 01.11.16. You may please following link:- Approval of a post-sea maritime training institutes

7. What are the Basic 5 STCW Courses? Are these courses pre-sea courses or post-sea courses?

1) Personal Survival Techniques; 2) Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting; 3) PSSR; 4) EFA; & 5) STSDSD

8. The 5 Basic STCW Courses are pre-sea courses. Kindly advise what guidelines are to be followed?

Ans. Yes. These are pre-sea courses. However, since these are modular courses of duration 2 to 3 days. Guidelines relating to post-sea courses as given in DGS Order 5 of 2016 are to be followed. .

9. I am interested in joining as a Faculty in a DGS approved maritime institute. What are the guidelines to be followed?

Ans. The details of the faculty age, qualification, teaching hours, etc. are mentioned in Training Branch Circular 5 of 2013. You may find the details in the following link:- QUALIFICATIONS OF FACULTY

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