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 Instructions & Guideline for GMDSS Endorsement
INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES
(Instruction for filling the application form for GMDSS Endorsement)

1.

Application should be accompanied by the photocopies of the following certificates:

a) GMDSS (GOC) Provisional Certificate OR GMDSS (GOC) Certificate.

b) Certificate of Competency OR College Attendance Certificate

c) PSSR

d) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat

e) Advance Fire Fighting

f) Medical First Aid

g) C.D.C. OR Passport

h) Medical Certificate

i) 2 recent passport size color photographs

2.

For renewal of GMDSS Endorsement

a) All the above mentioned certificates

b) Approved seagoing service, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held , for a period of at least one year in total during the preceding 5 years.

3.

Applicant should apply and collect certificate in person

4.

Medical certificate submitted, should be valid.

5.

Candidates have to produce all the above mentioned certificate in original at the time of collection of GMDSS Endorsement.

6.

Record of Sea service

a) Record of Sea service required is to be filled starting from latest.

b) For foreign flag vessels the sea service has to be duly verified by the local representative (in India) of the Owner/Manager on letterhead.

7.

Candidate should ensure that form is correctly filled up and all required documents are attached otherwise candidate will be declared ineligible for endorsement.

8.

Any person who makes any false representation or knowingly gives any false information is liable for punishment for cheating under section182 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code.

9.

For payment of Fees, Challan form to be collected along with application form and requisite amount to be deposited in bank.

Fees payable as follows:

GMDSS Endorsement as per 1995 convention Rs. 1000/-

Candidates are reminded that fees once paid can not be reimbursed, hence ensure prior payment that he is meeting the requirement applicable for GMDSS endorsement of 1995 convention.
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