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Procedure for obtaining Foreign Going M.E.O. Certificate of Competency under STCW'95 valid for ships upto 3000Kw propulsion power for holders of Near Coastal Voyages Certificates of Competency limited to BIMMS Area under STCW'95. (Out dated, but not inclu…
Applicable to:
Holders of Near Coastal Voyages Certificates of Competency limited to BIMMS Area under STCW'95
Effective Date:
May 22, 2006
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Purpose
This notice outlines the procedure for holders of Near Coastal Voyages Certificates of Competency (NCV) to obtain a Foreign Going M.E.O. Certificate of Competency valid for ships upto 3000Kw propulsion power.
2. Application & Associated Legislation
Applicable to NCV certificate holders. Associated legislation includes the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, Merchant Shipping (STCW) Rules 1998, and the Maritime Education Training and Assessment Manual.
3. Certificate of Competency Categories
III/1 MEO Class IV (OIC EW) at Operation Level
III/3 MEO Class II (Second Engineer Officer) at Management Level
III/3 MEO Class I (Chief Engineer Officer) at Management Level
4. Procedure
- Eligibility: Holders of NCV certificates with at least 12 months of approved sea-going service.
- Course: Three months (MEO Class IV & II) or two months (MEO Class I) approved course.
- Examination: Written and oral examination in specified subjects (Annexure-II, III, IV).
- Course & Exam Fees: Rs. 750 - 3000 (written) & Rs. 750 - 3000 (oral) depending on the grade.
Important Note
Candidates must pass all subjects within 18 months of the first attempt. Successful candidates will not need to reappear for previously passed subjects.
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