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Training and Examination requirements for existing Electrical Officers for certification under the STCW Convention as Electro Technical Officers-reg
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Transition Period for Existing Electrical Officers
Existing Electrical Officers who served 1 year prior to 1st January, 2012, can obtain ETO CoC by appearing only for oral exams, without training or written papers.
Those who served 1 year prior to 1st July, 2013, must attend a 3-week bridging course and pass the oral exam.
Other officers who served 12 months prior to 1st January, 2015, must complete a 4-month pre-sea ETO course and pass written and oral exams.
2. New Requirements for ETO Certification
Officers who started service on or after 1st January, 2015, must meet the educational qualifications and age requirements as per STCW Training Circular 1 of 2011.
Candidates must possess an Indian CDC, and sea service after 1st January, 2015, must be endorsed in the Indian CDC.
Seafarers seeking ETO CoC for high voltage ships must complete the High Voltage Course.
All candidates must apply through the DGS website.
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