About MEO Class 1 CoC Exam
MEO Class 1 Certificate of Competency (CoC) is the highest level of marine engineering certification issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India. It qualifies marine engineers to serve as Chief Engineers on merchant vessels of any propulsion power, trading worldwide.
MEO Class 1 CoC ensures that candidates possess the advanced technical, operational, and managerial skills required to take full responsibility for the engineering department on board. The certification is a recognition of professional competence and experience gained through years of sea service and training.
MEO Class 1 examination is conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) under the supervision of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India.Candidates must pass both written and oral examinations, along with completing all modular courses at a DGS-approved maritime training institute.
Once a candidate successfully clears all parts of the examination and fulfills the required sea service and training conditions, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issues the Certificate of Competency (CoC) – MEO Class I (Motor/Steam).
MEO Class 1 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the MEO Class 1 Examination, candidates must fulfill the following requirements :
- Must hold a valid MEO Class 2 Certificate of Competency.
- Must complete Advanced MEO Class 1 Preparatory Course from a DG Shipping-approved Maritime Training Institute (MTI).
- Candidates must have completed the necessary sea service experience as specified in the STCW 2010 amendments.
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Qualifying Sea Service
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Propelling Time
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STCW 2010 Regulation III/2 Chief Engineer 3000 kW or more
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Total minimum approved Sea service after obtaining MEO Certificate of Competency Class II (III/2)
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Min watch keeping on Main propulsion machinery while qualified to serve as 2nd Engineer (holding III/2 cert. on Ships of power 3000 kW or more)
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Motor (M)
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24 months/ 18 months if served as Second Engineer Officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more for a period of 12 months or pro rata.
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16 months/ 12 months if served as Second Engineer Officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more
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Steam (S)
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24 months/ 18 months if served as Second Engineer Officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more for a period of 12 months or pro rata
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16 months/ 12 months if served as Second Engineer Officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more
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Combined (Steam & Motor)
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32 months (16 months Motor + 16 months Steam)
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24 months (12 months Motor + 12 months Steam)
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Endorsement (Steam or Motor)
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9 months
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6 months
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Assessment and Application Procedure for MEO Class 1 Exam
List of Courses & Documents for MEO Class I Assessment at MMD :
- CDC including relevant pages on sea service
- Passport
- INDoS Certificate
- Original Sea Services Letter issued by the Owner of the Vessel/RPSL
- Sea Service Testimonials (indicating Sailing Time & Propelling Time)
- Educational Qualification (HSC, SSC, B.Tech Degree)
- Valid Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor
- 2-Month MEO Class 1 Preparatory Course as per STCW 2010
- Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Simulator Course from DGS Approved MTI
- All Modular Courses as per STCW 2010 :
- PSCRB and PST Refresher
- FPFF and AFF Refresher
- PSSR
- SSO or STSDSD
- Medical First Aid valid within 5 years
Assessment Procedure at MMD Centre :
- Before Applying for Assessment Online at DGS Website :
- Update Seafarer’s Profile – Add all Modular Courses & Preparatory Course including DECG Simulator course .
- Ensure your recent Photograph and Signature are updated in Seafarer’s Profile. (these will be used in Admit Card)
- Ensure you have Original Sea Services Letter issued by the Owner of the Vessel/RPSL.
- Ensure you have Copy of Article of Agreement (Only for Indian Flag Vessels) / Form 3A.
- Ensure you have valid Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor.
- Ensure all Modular Courses as per Checklist are valid.
- You must have EXN-45 before applying for Assessment.
- After ensuring all above items ready, Proceed for Online Assessment Application on DGS Website.
Step 1 : Open www.dgshipping.gov.in . Go to ‘e-governance’ section and Login with your Login credentials.
Step 2 : Click ‘Examination’. → Click ‘Application for Eligibility Assessment‘.
Step 3 : Select ‘MMD Applied To’. → Select Grade as ‘Marine Engineer Officer Class I‘ → Click Continue. → Pay Assessment Fee. (Download & Print Payment Receipt).
Step 4 : Download and Print Assessment Application from Examination section.
Step 5 : Upload Documents : Click ‘Upload Documents for Assessment Application‘ in Examination section. - After Online Assessment Application is complete, Proceed to respective MMD Centre for Physical verification of Documents , and Submit your Assessment File attaching documents in same sequence as per checklist.
MEO Class 1 CoC Exam Pattern
MEO Class 1 Examination consists of one Written and one Oral assessments. Candidates must successfully clear written and oral subjects to be eligible for the MEO Class 1 Certificate of Competency, which is issued by the DG Shipping upon completion of all requirements.
The exam pattern aligns with the STCW 2010 Convention, covering the following subjects :
MEO Class I - Written Exam Pattern
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MEO Class 1 Exam Pattern - Written
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Written Exam
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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
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Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions.
Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100
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Passing Marks/Percentage : Out of 100 marks, a minimum of 50% marks is required for passing.
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Written examinations are conducted every month (except in May) at approved MMD centres across India. The schedule of written examinations is published one month in advance on the DG Shipping website.
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Seat Booking for Written Papers starts on 1st Day of Every Month and ends on 8th Day of the same month.
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MEO Class I - Oral Exam Pattern
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MEO Class 1 Exam Pattern - Oral
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Oral Exam
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Oral Exam - Engineering Management
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Candidates appear for the oral before MMD Examiners (Int & Ext Surveyors)
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Passing Marks/Percentage : Passing percentage is 60%.
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Oral examinations are conducted every month (except in May) at approved MMD centres/Online. The schedule of oral examinations is notified (3 - 7 days in advance) on registered email by respective MMD Centres.
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Seat Booking for Oral Functions starts on 1st Day of Every Month and ends on 8th Day of the same month.
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