Endorsement on MEO Class II Certificate of Competency to serve as Chief Engineer Officer on vessels < 3000 kW power. (Included in TEAP A, Section III/6)

Applicable to: Engineer Officers holding MEO Class II Certificate of Competency

Effective Date: 01st Oct 2008

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Eligibility for Endorsement

Engineer Officers holding MEO Class II Certificate of Competency who are qualified to serve as Second Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW or more are eligible for endorsement to serve as Chief Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of less than 3000 kW.

2. Service Requirement

Not less than twelve months of approved sea-going service should have been served as an Engineer Officer in a position of responsibility.

3. Certificate Endorsement

The certificate shall be endorsed accordingly.

Regulation III/3.3 of STCW Convention as amended

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