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Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS III Chief Engineer Officer (750 kW to 3000 kW) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010 (Foreign Going). (Included in TEAP A, Section III/6, and TEAP B-Appendix III/3B)

Applicable to: Marine Engineer Officers - Class III Chief Engineer Officers (750 kW to 3000 kW)
Effective Date: 16.07.2012
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Course Curriculum Update

The course curriculum for MEO Class III Chief Engineer Officer (750 kW to 3000 kW) has been updated to comply with the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention.

  • Action: Training institutes must follow the new curriculum guidelines.

2. Course Syllabus & Certificate

The Engineering Management syllabus is attached as Annexure I. Institutes must issue certificates in the prescribed format (Annexure II) upon successful course completion.

3. Course Approval & Fees

Institutes intending to conduct the course must seek approval. The processing fee is ₹25,000, payable along with the proposal for approval.

  • Note: Approval will be granted as per guidelines issued by the Directorate from time to time.
II/4  Course approval and fees
Important Note

This circular is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping, under the power conferred in the Chapter IX - Rule 47 of Merchant Shipping (Standards of Certification & watch-keeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998.

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