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Changes in the Question Pattern of written examination for Marine Engineering Officer (MEO) CL-IV written examinations (Superseded by DGS(EAC) Circular 02 of 2022
Applicable to:
Marine Engineering Officers (MEO) CL-IV
Effective Date:
1st March 2022
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New Question Pattern
The written examination for MEO CL-IV will no longer have a fixed pattern. Questions can be descriptive or a combination of descriptive, multiple-choice, true/false, and match-the-following types.
- Mode: Remote (through DGS Remote Competence Examination system) or Offline (at Mercantile Marine Department)
2. Mandatory E-Learning Course
A mandatory 180-hour e-learning course is introduced to prepare candidates for the written examination.
- Duration: 180 hours
- Completion: Mandatory for first-time applicants from March 2022
- Certificate: Digital, forwarded automatically to candidate's seafarer profile
Note: The e-learning course is to prepare for the written examination and does not fulfill any mandatory education requirements under STCW Convention.
Important Note
The performance of pre-sea MTIs and organizations conducting CIP rating assignment inspections will be assessed through the passing rate in these written examinations.
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