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Engineering Management preparatory course for Marine Engineer Officer Class I Examination reg
Applicable to:
Maritime Training Institutes
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
Engine Circular No. 16 [F. No.ENG/EXAM-17(26)/2000-1] issued on 03.10.03
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Background and Changes
The STCW Convention has been amended, and the Manila Amendments are set to enter into force on 01.01.12. Private training institutes are now allowed to conduct the MEO Class-I preparatory course.
2. Eligibility for Institutes
- Eligible Institutes: Those conducting Advanced shipboard management for Masters & Mates or Preparatory course for MEO Class-II for the last 3 years, without substantive complaints.
- Course In-Charge: Must be in permanent employment, hold relevant qualifications, and not exceed 2 hours of lecturing per day.
- Faculty: Must be qualified as per Course In-Charge, not participating in MEO Class-I assessments, and proficient lecturers.
- Facilities: Institutes must have a Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Monitor Simulator Course facility.
II/4 Institutes must fulfill all conditions and prepare course materials before submitting applications.
Important Note
This circular comes into force immediately.
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