MEO Class I · Oral · asked at MMD Chennai

Name the statutory surveys and class surveys?

Short answer

Category Survey Types
Statutory Initial, Periodical, Renewal, Annual, Intermediate, Special, Damage or Repair
Class Initial, Annual, Intermediate, Special (5-yearly), Docking, Close-up, Thickness measurement, Tail shaft, Boiler, Propeller shaft
  • Statutory surveys: Initial, Periodical, Renewal, Annual, Intermediate, Special, Damage or Repair
  • Class surveys: Initial, Annual, Intermediate, Special (5-yearly), Docking, Close-up, Thickness measurement, Tail shaft, Boiler, Propeller shaft
  • Governing instruments: SOLAS Chapter I Regulation 6, MARPOL Annex I Regulation 4, Merchant Shipping Act 2025, IACS PR 21, IACS Rec 98
  • Chief Engineer: Maintain survey schedule, coordinate with class and flag, ensure compliance before due dates, record certificates

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.