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Qualifying Sea service to be eligible for appearing in MEO Class IV Examination (candidates performing sea service during day or night time on harbour crafts/tugs operating in Indian ports)
Applicable to:
Candidates performing sea service during day or night time on harbour crafts/tugs operating in Indian ports
Effective Date:
2018-08-08
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Eligibility for MEO Class IV Examination
Candidates who have completed pre-sea Marine Engineering training but are unable to complete the required 6 months approved sea-going service can now obtain this service on operational harbour crafts/tugs registered under M.S. Act with engine power of not less than 50kW.
- Requirements: Candidates must perform approved sea-going service and engine room certified watch keeping duties under supervision, with at least 1/3rd of the service performed during night (staying ashore during day). No harbour craft/tug shall have more than 2 candidates as engineer trainees at a time.
II/4 Service on such crafts/tugs shall be counted at the rate of 2/3rd of the actual service performed.
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