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Draft EAC circular on Transition pathway from Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) to MEO Class IV CoC, reg
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Eligibility and Bridging Course — ETO to MEO Class IV CoC transition
ETOs must hold a valid ETO CoC, complete 24 months of approved seagoing service, successfully complete a DGMA-approved three-month Bridging Course, have an approved Training Record Book (TRB), and pass an Engine Room Simulator (Operational Level) course at a DGMA-approved MTI.
- Bridging Course: Three months, covering marine engineering practice, machinery systems, thermodynamics, and more.
- TRB: Approved by DGMA, tracks progress, documents completed skills, and proves compliance with standards.
- Engine Room Simulator Course: Operational Level, must be completed at a DGMA-approved MTI.
2. Sea Service and Examination Requirements — MEO Class-IV CoC
After completing the Bridging Course, candidates must complete a minimum of nine months (or six months with additional service) of approved onboard training and engine-room watchkeeping service. They must then pass written and oral examinations for MEO Class-IV (Part-A) and (Part-B), with exemptions for certain subjects.
- Onboard Training: Minimum nine months (or six months with additional service), supervised by a certificated Chief Engineer Officer or Second Engineer Officer.
- Examinations: MEO Class-IV (Part-A) and (Part-B), with exemptions for certain subjects. Candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech. Engineering Degree may be exempted from the mathematics examination.
Candidates who do not appear for examinations within two years of completing the Bridging Course must undergo the MEO Class IV Preparatory Course before applying for the Marine Engineer Officer Class-IV (FG) Certificate of Competency examinations.
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