Assessment of Sea service performed in Non-trading vessels operating in foreign/Indian coastal waters towards 2nd Mate certification Annexure to N.T. Branch/Exam Circular No. I of 2010
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B.Sc. Nautical degree
(Approved by GS)
B.Sc. Polyvalent course
(Approved by DGS)
DGS-IGNOU/IMU
Diploma in Nautical science
Science/Engg.
graduate entry scheme
Other Deck cadets
Ratings
(10+2 PCM)
SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS – B.SC. NAUTICAL DEGREE (APPROVED BY DGS)
Pre-Sea Requirement
(Before joining ship)
Approved Sea-going Service Required
(For 2nd Mate FG Exam)
Conditions
(Non-Trading Ships)
Pre-Sea requirement
3 Year B.Sc. Nautical Science degree course/4 year B.Sc. Nautical Technology degree (includes on board course 12 months training with TRB) |
Approved Sea-going service required for 2nd Mate FG examination
12 Months
12 months (includes on board training with TRB)
Conditions to be met if the sea-going service includes Non-trading ships
Minimum of 6 months must be performed on trading vessel with supervised bridge watch keeping duties |
SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS – B.Sc. Polyvalent course (Approved by DGS)
Pre-Sea Requirement
(Before joining ship)
Approved Sea-going Service Required
(For 2nd Mate FG Exam)
Conditions
(Non-Trading Ships)
Pre-Sea requirement
3 Year B.Sc. Maritime Science (polyvalent) degree course
Approved Sea-going service required for 2nd Mate FG examination
18 Months
18 months (12 months on deck + 6 month in E/R) (includes on beard training with TAR book)
Conditions to be met if the sea-going service includes Non-trading ships
Minimum of 9 months must be performed on trading vessels which shall include six months of supervised bridge watch keeping duties |
SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS – DGS-IGNOU/IMU Diploma in Nautical science
Pre-Sea Requirement
(Before joining ship)
Approved Sea-going Service Required
(For 2nd Mate FG Exam)
Conditions
(Non-Trading Ships)
Pre-Sea requirement
One Year Pre sea deck cadet course under |
Approved Sea-going service required for 2nd Mate FG examination
18 Months
18 months (under structured ship board training programme & TRB)
Conditions to be met if the sea-going service includes Non-trading ships
Minimum of 9 months must be performed on trading vessels which shall include six months of supervised bridge watch keeping duties |
SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS – Science/Engg graduate entry scheme
Pre-Sea Requirement
(Before joining ship)
Approved Sea-going Service Required
(For 2nd Mate FG Exam)
Conditions
(Non-Trading Ships)
Pre-Sea requirement
Six months pre- sea training approved by DGS |
Approved Sea-going service required for 2nd Mate FG examination
15 Months
15 months (under structured ship board training programme &TRB)
Conditions to be met if the sea-going service includes Non-trading ships
Minimum of 7.5 months must be performed on trading vessels which shall include six months of supervised bridge watch keeping duties |
SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS – Other Deck cadets
Pre-Sea Requirement
(Before joining ship)
Approved Sea-going Service Required
(For 2nd Mate FG Exam)
Conditions
(Non-Trading Ships)
Pre-Sea requirement
Three/six months pre-sea deck cadet course |
Approved Sea-going service required for 2nd Mate FG examination
36 Months
36 months or 24 months (includes on board training under DLP or structured ship board training programme & TRB)
Conditions to be met if the sea-going service includes Non-trading ships
Minimum of 18 months(12 months with DLP) must be performed on trading vessels which shall include six months of supervised bridge watch keeping duties |
SEA SERVICE REQUIREMENTS – Ratings (10+2 PCM)
Pre-Sea Requirement
(Before joining ship)
Approved Sea-going Service Required
(For 2nd Mate FG Exam)
Conditions
(Non-Trading Ships)
Pre-Sea requirement
6 months pre-sea training as GP ratings |
Approved Sea-going service required for 2nd Mate FG examination
36 Months
36 months or 24 months (under structured ship board training programme & TRB)
Conditions to be met if the sea-going service includes Non-trading ships
Minimum of 18 months(12 months with SSTP) must be performed on trading vessels which shall include six months of supervised bridge watch keeping duties |
Assessment of Sea service performed in Non-trading vessels operating in foreign/Indian coastal waters towards 2nd Mate certification Annexure to N.T. Branch/Exam Circular No. I of 2010
| Ship Type | Size | Rate of calculation for sea time assessment | Actual Sea Service Performed | Qualifying Sea going Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Foregin Going Trading ships |
500 GT or More |
Full Rate
(META Manual Section M-II/11)
|
12 Months |
12 Months |
|
Trading Ships engaged on near coastal voyage of 500 miles or more |
500 GT or more |
Full Rate
(META Manual Section M-II/11)
|
12 Months |
12 Months |
|
Trading Ships engaged on near coastal voyage of less than 500 miles |
500 GT or more |
2/3 rd Rate
(META Manual Section M-II/11)
|
9 Months |
9 x 2/3= 6 Months |
|
Non-trading vessels like OSV’s. cable laying ships, AHTS, Dredgers, Diving vessels. Survey vessels, SPS Ships etc, Operating in foreign waters |
3000 GT or more
|
First six months at full rate and further service at 2/3rd rate |
9 Months |
6+3 x 2/3 = (6+2) = 8 months |
|
Non-trading vessels like OSV’s. cable laying ships, AHTS, Dredgers, Diving vessels. Survey vessels, SPS Ships etc, Operating in foreign waters |
500 GT or more but less than 3000 GT
|
First six months at 2/3rd rate and further service at half (1/2) rate. |
9 Months |
6 x 2/3 + 3x ½ = (4+1.5) = 5.5 months |
|
Non-trading vessels like OSV’s. cable laying ships, AHTS, Dredgers, Diving vessels. Survey vessels, SPS Ships etc, Operating in Indian Coastal Waters |
3000 GT or more
|
Maximum of four months at 2/3rd rate |
6 Months |
6 x 2/3 = 4 months |
|
Non-trading vessels like OSV’s. cable laying ships, AHTS, Dredgers, Diving vessels. Survey vessels, SPS Ships etc, Operating in Indian Coastal Waters |
500 GT or more but less than 3000 GT
|
Maximum of four months at half (1/2) rate |
8 Months |
8 x ½ = 4 months |