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Electro-technical officers Competency examinations
Applicable to:
Electro-technical officers (ETOs) serving on seagoing ships with main propulsion machinery of 750 Kw or more
Effective Date:
01.01.2012 (STCW 2010 Manila Amendments); 30.10.2014 (Circular Issue)
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Examination Schedule and Format
ETO examinations will be conducted once every 3 months, starting from March 2015. Each examination consists of:
- Written Paper: 2 hours, 100 marks
- Oral Examination: 100 marks
2. Passing Criteria and Issuance of COC
Passing criteria are 50% in the written and 60% in the oral examination. Passing both is required for the issuance of the Certificate of Competency (COC).
3. Application and Examination Centers
Candidates can apply to any of the following examination centers for assessment of eligibility:
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