The candidate should hold a certificate of competency as Second Mate of a foreign going ship (Officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 GT or more) issued by Government of India and have approved sea going service for a period of not less than 9 months for Phase I after obtaining 2M (FG) CoC
Management level ship’s officers, or other Ship’s officers who are to be designated as Ship Security officer. Min 12 months approved
seagoing service
Operation level ship’s officers, or other Ship’s officers who are to be designated as Ship Security officer. Min 06 months approved seagoing service
10+ 2 (with P.C.M.), or Certificate of Competency issued by Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India or Certificate of Proficiency issued by Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India
