OFFICER OF THE WATCH LESS THAN 500GT (NCV)

The trainees who successfully complete the programme are eligible to appear for the Certificate of Competency Officer-in-Charge of a Navigational Watch on ships of less than 500 GT (NCV) Examination conducted by the Directorate of Merchant Shipping, Sri Lanka.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates shall,

• Have an approved training of not less than 24 months duration, either pre-sea or on board ship, which includes a period of seagoing service of not less than 12 months duration on ships of 80 gross tonnage or more; or
• approved seagoing service in the deck department of not less than 36 months duration, on ships of 80 gross tonnage or more;
• Have credit passes for Mathematics, Science and English at GCE O/L or SSC(for Indian students) or equivalent and
• Hold the Basic Safety Training Certificates;
• Have performed, within the required seagoing service, bridge watch keeping. duties under the supervision of the Master or a qualified officer for not less than 6 months.

• shall hold a letter of edibility issued by the DGMS