Competency courses prepare officers for a certificate of competency examination. Typically 4 months.
NWKO NCV is run by 11 approved institutes. One publishes fees, Rs 44,625. Next batch 15 October at Mumbai Maritime Training Institute.
Navigational Watchkeeping Officer (NCV) is the deck officer certificate for near coastal voyages rather than unlimited foreign-going service. It covers the same watchkeeping competencies applied to coastal trade, and suits those working on offshore vessels, tugs, dredgers and coastal shipping.
Watchkeeping officer on near coastal voyage vessels.
Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Batch dates and fees are as published by each institute and can change — confirm before you travel. Shiplo does not take bookings or payment for courses.