Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS III Second Engineer Officer (750 kW to 3000 kW) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010 as per Section A-III/3 (Foreign Going) (Included in TEAP B App.III/2B)

Applicable to: Marine Engineer Officers (MEOs) Class IV seeking to upgrade to Class III (750 kW to 3000 kW)

Effective Date: 16th July 2012

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. New Course Curriculum — STCW 78 as amended in 2010

The 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention have entered into force. A new course curriculum for MEO Class III Second Engineer Officer (750 kW to 3000 kW) has been developed.

2. Eligibility and Course Details

Eligible candidates holding MEO Class IV CoC can opt for this stream, limited up to 3000 kW. They must pass MEO Class II Part A examination and undergo a four-month preparatory course before appearing for MEO Class III SEO (750 kW to 3000 kW) Part-B examination.

3. Institute Guidelines and Approval

Training institutes are advised to issue certificates in the prescribed format (Annexure II) upon successful course completion. Institutes intending to conduct this course must seek approval, paying a processing fee of ₹25,000/- along with the proposal. Approval will be granted as per the guidelines issued by the Directorate.

Annexures: Competence Table & Syllabus (I), Certificate Format (II)

Important Note

Institutes are expected to follow these guidelines strictly.

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