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Qualifying Sea-Service requirement to be eligible for appearing in Competency examination
Applicable to:
Marine Engineer Officers
Effective Date:
14.12.2018
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New Requirements for Hybrid Propulsion Systems
Qualifying sea service requirements have been updated to include experience on hybrid-powered ships (Steam and Motor) for Marine Engineer Officers appearing in competency examinations.
II/4 - Class IV: 6 months (Hybrid: 4 months)
II/2 - Class II: 12 months (Hybrid: 8 months)
I/2 - Class I: 24 months (Hybrid: 16 months) or 18 months with relaxation
2. Sea Service on Hybrid Ships
- Partial sea service: Advantage of reduced sea service not given for appearing in Combined (Motor & Steam) Examination.
- Relaxation: 6 months relaxation in qualifying sea service for serving as 2nd Engineer on hybrid ships, given on pro-rata basis.
Important Note
Candidates with Class IV or Class II Combined Motor and Steam CoC sailing on hybrid ships will have their qualifying sea service and propelling time for the next grade that required for hybrid ships.
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