If I want to apply for cruise ship, do they ask for unlimited CoC?
Short answer
flowchart LR
A[Cruise ship] -->|>3,000 kW| B(STCW III/2)
B --> C[CoC required]
C --> D[MEO Class 1 unlimited]
- Threshold: Cruise ships exceed 3,000 kW propulsion power
- Regulation: STCW Convention Annex Chapter III Regulation III/2
- Indian CoC: MEO Class 1 is unlimited and meets III/2
- Answer: Yes, cruise ships require unlimited CoC
Full answer
The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class I section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class I exam.