Section 13(2)(ii) in The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998
(ii)have approved sea-going service tor a period of one year or more as part of an approved training and assessment programme which includes on-board training in accordance with the requirements of section A-11/1 of the STCW Code and is documented in an approved training record book for assessment or otherwise have approved sea-going service for a period of not less than three years;