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All candidates for the examination must meet the minimum requirement as provided
in the Convention.
There are two different entry levels for the career as follows:
Seafarers with approved education & training (Nautical Science / Marine
Engineering) from NIMASA approved Maritime training Institute (see attached
list of approved training institutes)
Seafarers with no approved maritime education background (nautical science /
marine engineering).
*See attached eligibility requirement tables - Deck \ Engine
Candidates are to Fill the “application form” for assessment for eligibility to sit for
“STCW officers’ Certificate of Competency (COC) ” and submit to the Director Maritime
Safety and Seafarers Standard Department.