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MEO Class III Second Engineer (NCV) exam course
Second Engineer (coastal). Second Engineer Officer on ships of 750 to 3000 kW on near-coastal voyages.
MEO Class III Second Engineer (NCV) is the Certificate of Competency you need to sail as Second Engineer (coastal). It covers: Second Engineer Officer on ships of 750 to 3000 kW on near-coastal voyages. Before you start: MEO Class IV (NCV) or another engineer officer of the watch certificate.
Sea service
- At least 12 months as engineer officer in charge of an engineering watch.
Courses before the exam
- Approved education and training to the management-level standard for near-coastal ships.
The exam
- Examination and assessment by DGMA after the approved course.
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
Next is MEO Class III Chief Engineer (NCV), after 12 months with this certificate.
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Source: MS (STCW) Rules 2014, Rule 42 · TEAP Part A, Section III/8 (DGMA). Course lengths and papers are as set out there; DGMA circulars can change them, so check the DGMA website before you book.