Conversion: Master (NCV) with 10th Standard to Second Mate (foreign-going)
Official reference: TEAP Part A II/17 CC · Flow Diagram II/17-3
A near-coastal Master (500 to 6000 GT) educated only to 10th Standard converts to the foreign-going certificate at the Second Mate level by completing the Second Mate foundation course (PCME), the Second Mate (FG) competency course and the Second Mate examinations. This is the foreign-going route open to a seafarer with 10th Standard alone.
Where this route can take you
Who can apply
Each requirement is summarised from the official publication linked beside it — follow the link for the exact wording.
Holds Master (NCV) certificate
TEAP manual, Part A ↗Holds a Master (NCV) certificate for near-coastal ships of 500–6000 GT.
Education: matriculation (10th)
TEAP manual, Part A ↗Class 10 is the education requirement.
Step by step
- 1
Foundation Course (PCME) for Second Mate F.G.
The two-month Foundation Course (PCME) for Second Mate (FG).
TEAP manual, Part A ↗ - 2
Second Mate (F.G.) competency course
The four-month Second Mate (FG) competency course.
TEAP manual, Part A ↗ - 3
Second Mate examinations
The Second Mate examination and assessment as set out in the TEAP manual.
TEAP manual, Part A ↗
The rules behind this route
Rules made under the repealed Merchant Shipping Act 1958 continue in force under section 324(2)(a) of the Merchant Shipping Act 2025.
MS Act 2025 s.324(2)(a): rules made under the repealed MS Act 1958 continue in force
Conversion from Master (NCV), 500–6000 GT, with Class 10 education.
This page is built from the official DGS Training and Examination Advisory Programme (the TEAP manual) and the current orders of DGMA (the Directorate General of Maritime Administration, called DG Shipping until June 2026). Requirements are summarised in plain language — every section links to the official publication for the exact wording. Requirements made under the old Merchant Shipping Act 1958 still apply under the new Merchant Shipping Act 2025.