Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In Case your DGS Profile Photo has NOT been Uploaded Recently (and Is OLD / Face Not Matching) OR YOUR PHOTO DOES NOT HAVE A WHITE BACKGROUND & 80% FACE Then you have to Update the Same Prior Course Upload to DGS my Institute, Please Follow Below Procedure.

NOTE: If your Photo is NOT As per DGS Oders (attached below), i.e. Has RED, BLUE Etc ( NO WHITE Background), The Insitute Will Not be  able to Upload you for the batch. Please Change your Photo as per below procedure.

DGS PROFILE PHOTO & SIGNATURE UPLOAD / CHANGE PROCEDURE: PLEASE FOLLOW THE DGS ORDER NO. 7 OF 2021 DATED 28.01.2021 FOR CHECKING / CHANGING YOUR PHOTO AND SIGNATURE ON DGS E-GOVERNANCE PROFILE:  CLICK TO DOWNLOAD : DGS PROCEDURE TO CHANGE PHOTO & SINGATURE (DGS ORDER NO. 7 FO 2021): www.dgshipping.gov.in/writereaddata/ShippingNotices/202101280614386857952DGS_order_7of2021_28012021.pdf

 

INCASE IT DOES NOT DOWNLOAD, PLEASE VISIT THE DGS WEBSITE TO GET THE DGS ORDER NO. 7 OF 2021 DATED 28.01.2021  : https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/Content/DGSOrders.aspx

 

Incase Your Photo is NOT permitted for Change by DGS in the above expected time and your Course Start Day Comes near, Please Inform the Director well in advance by email to harinathhoontrust@gmail.com with all details, and request for Shift / Postpone of your Course.

DGS E-Learning is a MANDATORY FREE Module. It is separate for each Course.

As per DGS Rules, this must be completed (100%) , and the assessment PASSED (With Minimum Pass %).

To complete the DGS E-Learning, Please visit www.dgshsipping.gov.in , and Click E-Learning and Enter Modular Section.

 

When to do it?

This can be done preferably Before Classes and Exit Exam. Incase its not completed, then the Certificate will not be issued till its completed within the time allowed by the DGS.

The Certifcate will only be GENERATED once DGS E-Learning is also completed.

All STCW Basic, Advanced, Modular and Refresher courses have DGS EXIT exam is applicable and is MANDATORY.

This is NOT Applicable for Simluator & Competency courses.

After Completion of HMI Classes with proper CDAC attendance & other formalites, you will be Eigible for the DGS exit Exam for which a FEE of Rs 295/- is charged by DGS Per Attempt Per course (This fees for 1st attempt is collected with your Booking in most cases)  & we shall Pay to DGS on your behalf for the exam.

 

NOTE: You Shall get a Maximum THREE DGS Exit Exam attempts to PASS the each course. Each Attempt (2nd & 3rd) you shall pay Rs. 295 to HMI to book the Exam with DGS. In Case you Fail all Three attempts, you will have to repeat the Course at the Institute by Re-Booking.

 

Exit Exam shall be conducted at the HMI Exam Center at the End of the Exam (Last day & Last Hour) , this is complusiory to attend as per DGS rule. Incase you do not attend this 1st attempt on the time mentioned, then you shall be withdrwn from the course subject ot No refund. Incase you Fail, you can give the 2nd Attempt by reporting to HMI on any day after the 1st attempt exam day from Monday to Saturday (Sunday & Holidays Excluded)

 

Your DGS Profile is your own responsibility.

 

Before we Upload you for any Course on the DGS E-Governance, make sure your Name is Correct (as per Passport) along with other details as this will Show on the Certificate as Geenerated by the DGS system.

 

DGS PROFILE NAME AND OTHER DETAILS CHANGE PROCEDURE:-

  1. Log into your DGS E-Governance Account : Enter " Request for Personal Details Correction in Seafarer Profile " Section and Do the Needful. Same once submitted will be verfied by DGS and Change permitted.  OR
  2. Contact your Indos Issuing Institute

 

NOTE: Once a Certficate is Issued by DGS System, Name if changed in Profile will NOT reflect on the Certificate. In such a Case you have to contact DGS for the required change, if permitted by them.

NO

All courses MUST be attended Physically at the Institute.

DGS Does NOT Permit any Online Classes for any DGS Approved Course.

Once you have Completed / Passed the Three Steps and Below:-

  1. E-Learning For that course 100% and Passed the Assessment with atleast the Minimum required Pass % (Not Applicable for Simulators & Compertency courses)
  2. Attended the Course at HMI : Physical Classes with CDAC Attendance at HMI Campus
  3. Passed the DGS Exit Exam for your above course (Not Applicable for Simulators & Compertency Practicals)

Once All the steps mentioned above are COMPLETE, the GENERATE CERTIFICATE BUTTON will be activated on our DGS Panel.

NOTE: If E-Learning si NOT Complete for the specific course, the Certficate CANNOT be generated, as the Generate button will not activate.

 

Once the Certificate is Generated and Digitally Signed, You can Download the same as mentioned below.

PROCEDURE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATE :-

  1. Visit www.dgshipping.gov.in
  2. On the Left Side Menu Click on INDOS / COP Checker
  3. Select "STCW Courses" from the search Drop down list
  4. Enter your INDOS No. & Date of Birth : Click Search
  5. Download the Required Certificate

 

Will we get an E-Copy only, where can I get my Hard copy of the Certificate ?

The Certificate downloaded as above is a Digitally Signed PDF (open in Adobe Acrobat Reader Only) and can be kept in Digital format in your PC or Email.

To get a hardcopy, You may Colour print the same.

 

E-Learning for ANY Course CAN Also be done AFTER the HMI Course and DGS Exit Exam ; But is Mandatory for Issue of Final Certificate.

DGS E-Learning Details Table

Sr.

No.

Course Course ID Course Type

Minimum

Duration (Hrs)

Minimum Pass

% in

E-Learning

Asssement

1

Refresher Course in Personal Survival Techniques (Ref PST)

6112 Refresher 6 Hrs 50%
2

Refresher Course in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (Ref FPFF)

6122 Refresher 9 Hrs 50%
3

Refresher Course in Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than fast rescue boats (RPSCRB)

(This Includes the competencies of Ref PST)

6212 Refresher 12 Hrs 60%
4

Refresher Course in Advanced Fire Fighting (Ref AFF) (This Includes the competencies of Ref FPFF)

6312 Refresher 15 Hrs 60%
5

Refresher Course in Medical First Aid (Ref MFA)

6412 Refresher 15 Hrs 60%
6

Refresher Course in Medical Care (Ref MC)

6422 Refresher 28 Hrs 70%
7

RUT Engineers (4 days Course) (Valid for Both Operational & Management level) - All Engineers

1118 Refresher 18 Hrs 70%
8

Basic STCW : Elementary First Aid (EFA)

6131 Basic STCW 9 Hrs 50%
9 Basic STCW : Fire Prevent & Fire Fighting 6121 Basic STCW 9 Hrs 50%
10 Basic STCW : Personal Survival Techniques (PST) 6111 Basic STCW 6 Hrs 50%
11 Basic STCW : Personal safety & Social Responsibilty (PSSR) 6141 Basic STCW 12 Hrs 50%
12

Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (STSDSD)

6621 Basic STCW 6 Hrs 50%
13

Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTO)

5111 Basic TANKER 28 Hrs 50%
14

Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (LGTF / GTF)

5121 Basic TANKER 20 Hrs 50%
15

Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO)

5112

Advanced TANKER

32 Hrs 70%
16

Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO)

5113 Advanced TANKER 28 Hrs 70%
17

Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (GASCO)

5122 Advanced TANKER 31 Hrs 70%
18

Medical Care (MC)

6421 Advanced STCW 28 Hrs 70%
19

Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)

6311 Advanced STCW 15 Hrs 60%
20

Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than fast rescue boats (PSCRB)

6211 Advanced STCW 12 Hrs 60%
21

Medical First Aid (MFA)

6411 Advanced STCW 15 Hrs 60%
22

Ship Security Officer (SSO)

6511 Advanced STCW 12 Hrs 60%
23

Vertical Integration Course for Trainers (VICT)

1061 Additional STCW 18 Hrs 70%
24 BASIC IGF: BASIC TRAINING FOR SHIPS USING FUELS COVERED WITHIN THE IGF 5311 Basic STCW 14 Hrs 70%
25 ADVANCED IGF: ADVANCED TRAINING FOR SHIPS USING FUELS COVERED WITHIN THE IGF 5312 Advanced STCW 16 Hrs 70%