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amended International Convention on Training Certification
**MS Notice 6 of 2000 Summary**
Applicable to:
Marine Engineer Officers (MEO)
Effective Date:
30th September 2000
Superseded Circulars:
M.S. Notice No. 11/98
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Examination Changes
From 30th September 2000, Class IV Certificate of Competency examination under the 'old' system will be discontinued. The 'new' MEO Class IV examination has commenced from January 2000.
- New MEO Class IV: 3 months preparatory course
- Discontinued MEO Class II (old): Last examination on 31st December 2000
- New MEO Class II: Commenced from January 2001, 4 months preparatory course
- Discontinued MEO Class I (old): Last examination on 31st December 2001
2. Upgradation of Certificates
Candidates with certificates issued under the 'old' rules must upgrade to 'new' certificates by fulfilling prescribed conditions.
II/4 Upgradation Course
- Duration: 5 years
- Requirements: Medical fitness, seagoing service, or equivalent
Important Note
All candidates must produce an EXN-45 booklet when appearing for the next higher-grade examination.
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