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Option for appearing under the MEO Exam Examination in accordance with MEO 1998 rules

Applicable to: Candidates appearing for MEO Class IV Part B Examination
Effective Date: 1st Feb,2000
Superseded Circulars: DGS Circular No. 11/98, Instruction to Examiner Circular 003 dated 24th Sep. 1999

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Part Passes Acceptance

Part passes in Class II Part A and B (MEO 1989 Rules) can be accepted and credited towards the corresponding subjects under MEO 1998 examinations rules for Class IV Part A & B.

2. Eligibility for MEO 1998

Candidates who have not passed any of the subjects of Class II examination under MEO 1989 examination rules but have been declared eligible can appear in Class IV under MEO 1998 examination rules.

3. Credit for Class II Part A

Candidates who have passed all subjects of Class II Part A or are exempted from it under MEO 1989 Examination Rules will be credited with the same if they choose to appear in Part B of Class IV MEO 1998 Examination Rules.

4. Additional Requirements

Candidates must comply with other requirements such as completion of Modular Courses, Preparatory Class and Pre-Sea Training as applicable.

Details of Functions:
  • 3: Controlling the Operation of the Ship & Care for Persons onboard at Operational Level I
  • 4A: Marine Engineering at Operational Level I
  • 4B: Marine Engineering Knowledge (General & Motor / Steam)
  • 5: Electrical, Electronic & Control Engineering at Operational Level
  • 6: Maintenance and Repair at Operational Level
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