DGS Circular on Clarification on extension of validity of nautical discipline examinations during the COVID-l9 pandemic - reg.

The Director General of Shipping vide NT Exam Circular No. 12 of 2022 (dated on 15.06.2022) has informed that the period from 24.03.2020 to 30.06,2022 SHALL NOT be counted for inclusion in the 5 years period of validity of the passed function of nautical discipline competency examinations. 

To further clarify on the subject, the status of 5 years period of validity of passed function of individual candidates as on 24.03.2020 will remain unchanged till 30.06.2022 and start counting 5 years validity from 01.07.2022 assuming the period 24.03.2020 to 30.06.2022 remain uncounted towards 5 years period.

Click here to read DGS Circular NT Exam Circular No. 12 of 2022.