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MEO Class IV (NCV) exam course
Engineer Officer of the Watch (coastal). Officer in charge of an engineering watch on ships of 750 to 3000 kW on near-coastal voyages.
MEO Class IV (NCV) is the Certificate of Competency you need to sail as Engineer Officer of the Watch (coastal). It covers: Officer in charge of an engineering watch on ships of 750 to 3000 kW on near-coastal voyages. Before you start: One of the near-coastal entry streams, which start from Class 10 and include ITI trades suited to marine engineering, mechanical diplomas, engine ratings with watch-keeping service, and inland or fishing vessel engine drivers.
Sea service
- Sea service with structured on-board training recorded in the approved Training and Assessment Record (TAR) book. How long depends on your stream of entry.
Courses before the exam
- An approved three-month post-sea course and three advanced safety training courses.
The exam
- Part A, written (3 hours each): Marine Engineering Knowledge (General), Marine Engineering Knowledge (Motor), Marine Engineering Practice, Marine Electro-technology, and Ship Construction and Stability, Ship's Safety and Environmental Protection.
- Part B: orals in all four functions of Part A.
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 Second Engineer (NCV), after 12 months as engineer officer of the watch.
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Source: MS (STCW) Rules 2014, Rule 41 · TEAP Part A, Section III/7 (DGMA). Course lengths and papers are as set out there; DGMA circulars can change them, so check the DGMA website before you book.