MARITIME TRAINING / TRAINING BRANCH

Approved training Institutes to view the list of approved institutes. Click Here

MARITIME TRAINING / TRAINING BRANCH

List of Approved Course to view the list of approved courses. Click Here

The 5 Basic STCW Courses are as follows:-

• Personal Survival Techniques;
• Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting;
• PSSR
• EFA; &
• STSDSD

The 5 Basic STCW Courses are pre-sea courses.

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

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

The guidelines for approval of post-sea maritime training institutes are given in DGS Order 5 of 2016 dated 01.11.16. You may please refer to the following link: Click Here

The details of faculty age, qualification, teaching hours, etc., are mentioned in Training Branch Circular 5 of 2013. You may find the details in the following link: Click Here

A registered Trust / Section 8 Company / Government Organization can apply for Maritime Training Institute in-principle Approval.

Using the online application, first submit the details, pay the required fees online, and upload the required documents to complete the submission of the application. The date of uploading the documents will be treated as the application date.

Details cannot be modified or edited once the application has been submitted.

If the fees have been debited but are not reflected in the application, please wait for three working days. If the status still hasn't changed after three days, contact the training branch at DGS.

Send a request to the training branch along with the details of the Principal, such as Name, Contact Number, FIN, and the details of pending batches to be signed digitally, if any.

If the course in-charge leaves before course completion, the existing principal will sign the pending certificate. To update, send a request to the training branch with the following details: name of the Course, Batch ID, and batch start date of the pending certificate so that the principal can sign digitally as the course in charge.

Send a request to the training branch with the details to modify, along with supporting documents.

Send a request to the training branch with the details such as Name of Course, Batch ID, Batch Start Date, and Batch End Date.

Send a request to the training branch with the following details: name of the course, Batch ID, batch start date, and INDoS number of the candidate whose withdrawal status needs to be reverted.

Send a request to the training branch with the following details: name of the course, Batch ID, batch start date, and INDoS number of the candidate whose attendance status needs to be reverted.

Send a request to the training branch with the following details: name of the course, Batch ID, batch start date, and batch end date to get backdated permission to upload the same.

Please write to dcasupport@arisimulation.com

Go to www.dgshipping.gov.in, click the link "INDos/CoP Checker," select "STCW Course" from the list, enter the details, and click the "Search" button to view the details.

Send a request to the training branch along with the IP address details and UID of computers.

1. The INDOS number stands for the Indian National Database of Seafarers.
2. Issued by the Directorate General of Shipping in India, this unique identification number is essential for maintaining a centralized database of seafarers' credentials, qualifications, and employment history. It enables statutory authorities—such as Flag State, Port State, Immigration officials, and employers—to verify these details easily and prevent fraudulent certifications.
3. The INDOS number consists of eight alphanumeric characters. Seafarers without an INDOS number are not eligible for DG-approved courses.

1. MTIs assist candidates in obtaining an INDoS number.
2. Required documents include copies of the original 10th Mark sheet, Passport, and a passport-sized photo (with a white background, face size 75% to 80% of the photograph and plain shirt or coat).
3. The INDOS number must be generated with the candidate's physical presence. Therefore, candidates are requested to visit MTI in person, and bring the necessary original documents for the INDoS application.
4. The procedure for the generation of INDOS No. is mentioned in Training Branch Circular No. 8 of 2019 TR_Cir_08 of 2019.pdf (dgshipping.gov.in)

This is a one-time process with lifetime validity.

1. Candidates who notice discrepancies in their INDoS/Seafarer’s Profile personal details can update the information themselves. Information such as current address, mobile number, and email address can be updated by the candidate directly.
2. However, changes to specific details like permanent address, first name, and surname must be requested through the "Request for Personal Details Correction" in the Seafarer Profile, which can be accessed after logging into the DG Shipping Seafarer’s Profile.
3. The seafarer has to refer INDOS Circular No. 2 of 2018 dated 07.03.2018 201803230347434163720_indos_cir_02of2018.pdf (dgshipping.gov.in) for making changes in Seafarer Profile.

Candidates will receive their INDOS number from DG Shipping via email to their registered email address.

Candidates need to do two courses for applying for a CDC

1. Basic STCW Safety Training Course [BST= EFA+FPFF+PST+PSSR]
2. Training For Seafarers With Designated Security Duties [STSDSD]

It is mandatory to book the courses before applying INDOS.

No, there is no age limit for INDoS Application

Ans:

1. Photos must be in color and JPG Format
2. Photo size to be 35mm × 35mm
3. Taken within the last three months
4. The photo must have a plain white background with the face being 70% of the photo (Measure: between 24mm to 28mm)
5. You must face forward with eyes open and a neutral facial expression
6. The lighting must be even, with no obscuring shadows or glare
7. On the printed photo, your head must measure between 24mm to 28mm from the top of your head to your chin.
8. The photo should be in a PLAIN SHIRT / COAT.
9. The seafarer can refer DGS Order No. 07 of 2021 dated 28.01.2021 202101280614386857952DGS_order_7of2021_28012021.pdf (dgshipping.gov.in) wherein all procedure for change of photo/signature has been given.

Ans: INDOS fee is Rs. 1416 /- (Rs.1200 /- +18% GST) for Indian nationals and Rs. 3540 /- (Rs.3000 /- + 18% GST) for foreign nationals for generating the INDoS number.

Ans: No, 10th Pass Marksheet is mandatory.

Ans: No, Valid Medicals by a D.G Shipping Approved Doctor are required to undergo the course. All trainees must be certified by a DGS-approved doctor, to be in good health, for the practical session.

1. Scan signature properly on Scanner machine with WHITE BACKGROUND.
2. Signature should be as per the passport in blue ink.

As per D.G. Shipping guidelines, a 3-tier system (E-learning, Physical class & Exit exam) has to be completed to receive a certificate.