About MEO Class 4 CoC Exam
Marine Engineer Officer Class 4 (MEO Class 4) CoC is a professional competency certificate issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India. It authorizes marine engineers to serve as Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch in a manned engine room or Designated Duty Engineers in a periodically Unmanned Engine Room (Marine Engineer Officer Class IV).
This certification ensures that candidates possess the necessary technical knowledge, practical skills, and shipboard experience to operate and maintain marine machinery safely and efficiently.
MEO Class 4 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 IV (Motor/Steam).
MEO Class 4 Eligibility
For certification of Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch in a manned engine room or Designated Duty Engineers in a periodically Unmanned Engine Room (Marine Engineer Officer Class IV). Every candidate shall have performed engine room watch keeping duties as appropriate for motor/ steam for a period of not less than six months in the engine department of a sea going ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more under the supervision of the Chief Engineer Officer or a qualified Engineer Officer.
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Qualifying Sea Service
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Propelling Time
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STCW 2010 Regulation III/ 1-Officer in charge of Engineering watch
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Total minimum approved Sea service after MEO Class IV Part A
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Min watchkeeping on appropriate Main Propulsion Machinery or UMS duties (on ships 750 kW or more)
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Motor (M)
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6 months
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4 months
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Steam (S)
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6 months
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4 months
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Combined (Steam & Motor)
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8 months (4 months Motor + 4 months Steam)
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6 months (3 months Motor + 3 months Steam)
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Endorsement (Steam or Motor)
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3 months
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2 months
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Sea Time Requirement : Minimum of 183 days on vessels with a propulsion power of at least 750 kW
Assessment and Application Procedure for MEO Class 4 Exam
List of Courses & Documents for MEO Class IV 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)
- TAR Book (Training Assessment Record Book)
- Valid Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor
- Engine Room Simulator Course (Operational Level) as per STCW 2010
- All Modular Courses as per STCW 2010 :
- PSCRB
- AFF
- PSSR
- STSDSD
- Medical First Aid valid within 5 years
Assessment Procedure at MMD Centre :
- Before Applying for Assessment Online at e-Pariksha website :
- Update Seafarer’s Profile – Add all Modular Courses & ERS-O 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 TAR Book (completed) before applying for Assessment.
- After ensuring all above items ready, Proceed for Online Assessment Application on e-Pariksha website.
Step 1 : Open e-Pariksha website . Register by clicking ‘Register New User’.
Step 2 : Complete your Registration. Fill in the required details, including personal information and contact details.
Step 3 : Create username and password for your account.
Step 4 : Verify your email id.
Step 5 : Use your registered username and password to log in to the e-Pariksha portal.
Step 6 : Navigate to ‘Assessment Application‘ section. → Fill in the required Details → Select the date and time for your Assessment → Pay the required fee for the Assessment.
Step 5 : Download and Print Application Form. - 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 4 CoC Exam Pattern
MEO Class 4 examination consists of 2 parts:- (Part A + Part B). Part B is compulsory for all candidates, but Part A is exempted for Graduated (GME/ME) candidates. MEO Class 4 Part B examination consists of Written and Oral assessments. Candidates must successfully clear all written and oral subjects to be eligible for the MEO Class 4 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 IV - Part A Exam Pattern
Part A (For students who have not done GME or B.Tech in Marine Engineering) : – Total 4 Written Papers.
- Applied Mechanics
- Thermodynamics & Heat Transmission
- Mathematics
- Engineering Drawing
MEO Class IV - Part B Written Exam Pattern
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MEO Class 2 Exam Pattern - Written
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Written Exam
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Marine Engineering Knowledge - General
(MEKG)
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Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions.
Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100
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Marine Engineering Knowledge - Motor (MEKM)
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Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions.
Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100
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Marine Engineering Practice (MEP)
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Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions.
Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100
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Marine Electro - Technology (MET)
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Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions.
Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100
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Ship Safety, Environmental Protection & Personnel Care (SSEP)
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Answer 5 questions out of 9 questions.
Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100
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Ship Construction & Stability
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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 IV - Part B Oral Exam Pattern
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MEO Class 2 Exam Pattern - Oral
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Oral Exam
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Function 3 : Controlling Operations of ships & care for persons on board at the operational level (Oral - COSCPOOL)
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Candidates appear for the oral before MMD Examiners (Int & Ext Surveyors)
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Function 4B : Marine Engineering (Oral - Motor)
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Candidates appear for the oral before MMD Examiners (Int & Ext Surveyors)
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Function 5 : Marine Electro - Technology (Oral - MET)
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Candidates appear for the oral before MMD Examiners (Int & Ext Surveyors)
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Function 6 : Maintenance and Repair
(Oral - M.R.)
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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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