Training Manual - Compendium of DGS Orders, Circulars and Notices related to Training/Учебное пособие - Сборник генерального директората судоходных приказов, циркуляров и уведомлений, связанных с обучением

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The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, in its quest to evolve as a highly effective, efficient, responsible and progressive maritime administration, recognizes the need to develop and sustain a pool of competent seafarers catering to the needs of global and national maritime industry. Maritime Training Institutes of a mighty seafaring nation like India have a significant role to play in fulfilling this vision. In this context, it is imperative for the Directorate to implement robust systems to approve, administer, supervise and monitor the efficient functioning of Maritime Training Institutes of the nation. The relevant IMO instrument, 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 1978) and its subsequent amendments have acted as the guiding light for this Directorate to develop the guidelines for all aspects of governance with respect to Maritime Training Institutes. The Directorate, in order to ensure continual improvement in the face of ever evolving global and national shipping scenario, and also taking cognizance of the need to keep abreast of the latest technological advancement in the field of maritime education and training, has promulgated over the years a number of relevant guidelines in the form of MS Notices, Training Circulars and DGS orders. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive Training Manual as a ready reckoner for the Maritime Training Institutes to comprehend the compliance requirements, the Directorate had taken up the challenging task of consolidating all the relevant information. A large number of DGS Orders, Training Circulars and MS Notices have been combed thoroughly in the development of this Training Manual. Directorate would like to take this opportunity to express its gratitude towards all those who volunteered to lend their hand towards the fulfilment of this mission, especially the personnel from Maritime Training Institutes who had selflessly worked towards the completion of this Training Manual.

Contents
Glossary
Introduction
Part 1 - Approval of Maritime Training Institutes and Maritime Courses
1.1 Form of the Institute
1.2 Name of the Institute
1.3 Funds for capital
1.4 Fee
1.5 Approval of the Institute
1.6 Procedure for In-principle approval of the Institute
1.7 Approval of courses conducted by MTI
1.8 Procedure for approval of new maritime courses / enhancement of capacity
1.9 Validity of approval
1.10 Authorized signatories
1.11 Quality standards
1.12 Extended campus
Part 2 - Infrastructure
2.1. Land requirements for Institute
2.2. Shifting of Land / Premises
2.3. Address for correspondence
2.4. Construction quality
2.5. General Safety
2.6. Alternate source of electric supply
2.7. Dispensary and Medical emergencies
2.8. Administrative area
2.9. Faculty room
2.10. Classroom requirements
2.11. Teaching aids
2.12. Library
2.13. General Facilities
2.14. Academic Facilities
2.15. Fire fighting mock-up
2.16. Catering
2.17. Hostel and residential facilities
Part 3 - Human resources
3.1 General
3.2 Qualification and exemption
3.3 Teaching Hours
3.4 Age and medical fitness
3.5 Faculty load matrix/faculty details
Part 4 - Administrative requirement
4.1 Advertisements/Brochure/Prospectus and websites
4.2 Admission standards
4.3 Verification of documents
4.4 Course Fees
4.5 Practical training
4.6 Batch Details
4.7 Biometric Attendance
4.8 Conduct of Course
4.9 Evaluation and monitoring
4.10 Final Examination
4.11 Withdrawal of candidate from course
4.12 Certificate issuance
4.13 Uniforms and identity card
4.14 Log-book
4.15 Non-DGS courses conducted at the Institute
4.16 Ban on Ragging
4.17 Ban on Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs
4.18 Feedback mechanism
4.19 Annual fee contribution to Government
4.20 Records
Part 5 - Placement of trainees for shipboard training
5.1 General
5.2 Placement Cell
5.3 Onboard training programme
Part 6 - Inspection and disciplinary action
6.1 Inspection
6.2 Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP) Inspection
6.3 External assistance for inspection
6.4 Deficiencies
6.5 Withdrawal of Approval
6.6 Automatic lapse of approval
6.7 Procedure for withdrawal
6.8 Competent authority for withdrawals
6.9 Display on DGS website
6.10 Discontinuation of DGS approved Courses/ Closure of Institution
Part 7 - e-Governance
7.1 Procedure for In-principle approval of new pre sea / post sea MTI
7.2 Procedure for updating the profile of the MTI
7.3 Procedure for approval of new maritime courses/enhancement of capacity
7.4 Procedure for uploading faculty load matrix
7.5 Procedure for updating faculty details
7.6 Procedure for updating class room utilization matrix
7.7 Procedure for uploading batch details
7.8 Procedure for withdrawing candidate from batch
7.9 Procedure for issuance of system generated certificate number
7.10 Procedure for updating medical fitness
7.11 Procedure for reporting of CIP