Stepping into another phase, the Merchant Marine Training School commenced the STCW Basic Safety Course No.04 – 2024(S) on 20 May 24. The Training Captain of the Naval and Maritime Academy, Captain Nilanga Dharmarathne graced the event as the chief guest. The course consists of 20 sailors, and the course will be spanned for 5 weeks of time and is scheduled to be terminated on 20 Jun 24. The objective of the STCW Basic Safety course is to enable course participants to obtain the Continuous Discharging Certificate (CDC). The course enhances the competencies of the participants to carry out the duties onboard merchant ships in very successful and effective manner. The course is conducted in accordance with the directives of the Director General of Merchant Shipping and the International Maritime Organisation’s Constitution. The Merchant Marine Training School conducts classes seeking to impart quality training to the course participants with the vision of producing suitable, skilled seafarers for the field of merchant shipping. This course will steer the future aspirations of naval personnel who seek second career opportunities upon leaving the Sri Lanka Navy in the near future after rendering the service of 22 years or a minimum of 12 years. |
