This MIN replaces MIN 591(M) which was published on 26 March 2019.
The MCA has concluded that there were deficiencies in the quality of safety critical training delivered by an MCA approved STCW Short Course provider. As such it is bringing forward the date previously set out in MIN 591(M) by which it requires identified seafarers to demonstrate compliance with required STCW standards.
Seafarers holding Certificates of Competency (CoC) that were issued on the basis of Short Courses completed at JWC International Private Limited Marine Academy, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India must either complete and pass an online assessment or provide evidence that they have undertaken further approved training by Thursday 2 January 2020.
Failure to comply with this MIN will result in a seafarer’s CoC being suspended pending an inquiry which may ultimately result in the cancellation of a seafarer’s CoC.
Source: MCA.