Competency courses prepare officers for a certificate of competency examination. Typically 2 months.
MEO I is run by 24 approved institutes. Seven publish fees, Rs 19,999 to Rs 30,050. Next batch 7 October at Hoon Maritime Institute. The Institute of Marine Engineers(India) also runs it with DECGS together for Rs 41,100, Rs 1,000 less than booking both separately.
MEO Class I is the chief engineer certificate, the senior engineering qualification. It covers advanced motor and steam engineering, naval architecture, management and legal responsibility, and the accountability of the officer in charge of a ship's entire machinery installation.
MEO Class I — Chief Engineer.
MEO Class II and the required sea service as Second Engineer.
Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Batch dates and fees are as published by each institute and can change — confirm before you travel. Shiplo does not take bookings or payment for courses.