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| Circular NO. |
| 18 OF 2023 |
| Date Issued |
| 14/07/2023 |
| Department/Branch concerned |
| Engineering |
| Gist |
| This circular highlights “Guidelines for maintenance and inspection of fire protection, detection and extinction equipments on board lNDIAN VESSELS under Circular 6 OF 2013 which defined competent crew-member for undertaking maintenance of Fixed Fire Fighting Systems on board as those who hold STCW 78 as amended lll/2 unlimited certificate of competency (Foreign Going) and an Advanced fire fighting (AFF) course certificate. |
| Conclusion |
| Crew-members who have completed Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) course and holding a management level Certificate of Competency as CEO/SEA for Near-Coastal Voyages will be able to undertake maintenance of Fixed Fire Fighting Systems on board INDIAN VESSELS. |
| Important points |
| This circular issues addendum to Engineering Circular 6 OF 2013 with addition of new paragraph after 6.4.4 |
| View Circular |
| Circular 18 OF 2023 Circular 6 OF 2013 |