30/05/2020
GOOD NEWS! EXTENSION OF DEADLINE TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT OF COMPETENCE
All seafarers, who took the regular Theoretical Examination (first-time takers) before 01 December 2019, shall be allowed to complete and pass such examination until 30 November 2020 while the Practical Assessment under the old Circulars shall be allowed to take and pass until 31 December 2020.
For the theoretical examination on “Officer-In-Charge of a Navigational Watch” seafarers are given until 06 November 2020 to complete and pass pending resits. Seafarers who are taking the theoretical examination examinations for GMDSS Radio Operator will be given until 27 November 2020 to take the exam.
Similarly, seafarers are also given until 27 November 2020 to complete and pass pending resits for theoretical examinations for Master Mariner, Chief Mate, GMDSS Radio Operator, Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, and Officer-In-Charge of an Engineering Watch.
Other provisions mentioned in previous STCW Advisories (particularly STCW Advisory No. 2019-08), which are inconsistent with the dates mentioned above are suspended, repealed, or amended accordingly.
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