RUT Course for Engineers
RUT stands for Refresher and Upgradation Training. It is a mandatory course approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (D.G. Shipping), Government of India, aimed at revalidating and upgrading the competency certificates of marine engineers and other seafaring officers.
Who Should Attend the RUT Course?
The RUT course is specifically designed for:
Marine Engineers holding a Certificate of Competency (COC) that is due for revalidation.
Engineers who have not sailed for more than 5 years.
Engineers seeking revalidation of their MEO Class I (Chief Engineer) or MEO Class II (Second Engineer) COC.
Officers who require DGS-approved upgradation to meet the STCW Convention 2010 Manila Amendments.
📚 Course Objectives
To update knowledge of marine engineering practices.
To refresh awareness of international maritime conventions like SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC etc.
To improve understanding of the latest technologies and safety standards.
To ensure competency in shipboard emergency, machinery operation, and trouble-shooting.
🛠️ Course Content (Indicative)
Updates on International Maritime Conventions
Machinery Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis
Automation and Control Systems
Safety Management System (SMS) & ISM Code
Pollution Prevention Measures
Energy Efficiency (EEDI, SEEMP, etc.)
Leadership and Teamwork Onboard
Emergency Procedures and Drills
📅 Course Duration
The RUT course typically runs for 10 to 14 days, depending on the training institute and level of COC.
🎓 Certification & Validity
After successful completion of the RUT course:
A Certificate of Course Completion is issued.
It is submitted to D.G. Shipping as part of the COC revalidation process.
The revalidated COC is valid for 5 years.
📌 Important Notes:
You must ensure the training institute is approved by D.G. Shipping.
Course attendance and assessment are mandatory for revalidation.
Check the e-Governance portal of D.G. Shipping (DG Shipping E-Gov) for updates and institute approvals.