Issuance of EXN-45 to the Graduate Marine Engineer (GME) candidates with embedded on board ship training. (Included in TEAP A, Sec. 16, Clause 8.8)

Applicable to: Graduate Marine Engineer (GME) candidates with embedded on board ship training

Effective Date: 14th June, 2007

Superseded Circulars: Instructions to Examiners Circular No. 103 dated 9th May, 2006

Key Changes and Requirements

Upon completing structured training ashore, the institute sends a list of successful candidates to the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD).

Candidate's Action: Apply to the MMD for EXN-45.
EXN-45 Issuance: Issued to the candidate upon completion of embedded on-board ship training and further sea service.

After completing sea service as Junior Engineer, candidates must apply for assessment with the following documents:

i. Course completion certificate from the institute.
ii. CDC/logbook entry indicating completion of embedded on-board ship training.
iii. CDC/logbook entry indicating commencement of on board further sea service as Junior Engineer.
iv. TAR Book
v. Passport
vi. INDoS Certificate
vii. Certificates of STCW-95 Modular Courses
viii. Sea service testimonials as required by META Manual

II/4 MEO Class IV, Part A exemption and MEO Class IV Part B Examination eligibility

Important Note

Candidates who approach the Examiner of Engineers only with embedded on board ship training will be assessed for MEO Class IV Part A exemption.

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