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MEO Class I (NCV) exam course
Chief Engineer (coastal). Chief Engineer Officer on ships other than tankers of 3000 to 8000 kW on near-coastal voyages.
MEO Class I (NCV) is the Certificate of Competency you need to sail as Chief Engineer (coastal). It covers: Chief Engineer Officer on ships other than tankers of 3000 to 8000 kW on near-coastal voyages. Before you start: MEO Class II (NCV) or MEO Class II.
Sea service
- At least 36 months as engineer officer in charge of an engineering watch on ships of 750 kW or more, including at least 12 months as holder of the Class II certificate.
Courses before the exam
- An approved Engineering Management course.
- Approved machinery space simulator training.
The exam
- Written: Engineering Management (one 3-hour paper).
- An oral examination.
DGMA (formerly DG Shipping) checks your sea service and course certificates before you sit. Exam dates and booking are on the DGMA website; written exams and orals are held at the Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs).
After this certificate
MEO Class I (NCV) holders can move to the foreign-going MEO Class II through the Part B preparatory and simulator courses and the Part B written and oral exams.
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Source: MS (STCW) Rules 2014, Rule 45 · TEAP Part A, Section III/11 (DGMA). Course lengths and papers are as set out there; DGMA circulars can change them, so check the DGMA website before you book.