CONDITIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION SYSTEM AFTER 1ST JUNE 2013

TO ALL TRAINING CENTRES

Language issues: All DP courses accredited by the Nautical Institute must be delivered in
English only. If needed, technical explanation can be delivered in the local language but the
main content of the course must be delivered in ENGLISH. This is also confirmed in the DP
monograph published by the Nautical Institute.

DPTEG confirmed that a minimum English level is required by STCW and therefore it is also
required by DP courses.

Training Centres may allow students to use a dictionary during the examination however
this must only be in the English language.

The number of questions for the exam: there are forty (40) questions to be answered in
sixty (60) minutes. The system display random questions to each candidate.

Re-sitting time:

o The first attempt is considered to be the first exam. This is to be completed on

the same day the student finishes the Basic course.
o The second attempt should be taken within 24 hours of the first exam at the
same training centre.
o The third attempt must be completed within 6 months from the date of the first
attempt in any training centre.

Pass mark: will remain 70%.

Pass or fail mark: the results are now officially considered by the Nautical Institute and
the number of attempts undertaken by each student. Centres are required to advise students
about it and respect the procedures related to the number of attempts for each candidate.
Failure to comply with these requirements will bring complications to students when applying
for DP certificate as the NI will not accept applications that has not successful completed the
online system. Please note that the pass mark is automatically provided to the Nautical Institute
database at the candidate’s account.

Results: The system displays a summary report at the end of the exam to each candidate.
Centres are advised to keep one copy for its control and hand a second copy to students. These
copies shall be signed by instructor and student.