MEO CLASS I Course Code: -------

MEO CLASS I

Course Details

Course Name: MEO Class I

Mode: Physical Classroom Training

Duration: 2 Months

Required Documents

• INDOS
• Sea Service Letter
• Advanced Modular Course Certificates:
• Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
• Medical First Aid (MFA)
• MEO Class II Certificate of Competency (CoC)

Note: All documents must be uploaded in PDF format and should be less than 1 MB in size.

Training Requirements

Candidates are required to attend all scheduled classroom sessions and comply with the training requirements prescribed by DG Shipping.

Facial Verification

Candidates must ensure that their photograph and signature are updated in their Seafarer Profile before attending the course.

Photo Requirements

• 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm
• White Background

Signature Requirements

• 1.5 cm × 3.5 cm
• Black Pen on White Background

Dress Code

All candidates must maintain a professional appearance during the training period.

For Gents: Formal attire is mandatory.

For Ladies: Chudi or formal attire is mandatory.

Candidates not adhering to the dress code may not be permitted to attend classes.

Important Notes

• Course schedules are tentative and may be revised as per DG Shipping or Government directives.
• A confirmation email containing joining instructions and course information will be sent after successful registration.

Contact Information

+91 90470 06854

+91 96552 21137

Office Hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM.

This 2-month preparatory course is designed to help Marine Engineers acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to qualify as a Chief Engineer on Foreign Going (FG) Vessels after successfully clearing the MMD examinations.

The course is mandatory for seafarers holding a MEO Class II Certificate of Competency (CoC) who intend to appear for the MEO Class I Examination. The curriculum is delivered in accordance with the latest STCW Convention requirements and DG Shipping Guidelines.

Sea Service Requirements

Candidates must satisfy any one of the following sea service requirements:

Motor or Steam Vessels

• Minimum 36 months sea service as an Engineer Officer in Charge of a Watch (EOOW).
• This service must include at least 12 months as a holder of MEO Class II CoC.
• The required sea service may be reduced to 24 months if the candidate has completed 12 months of service as Second Engineer Officer on a Motor or Steam vessel.

Combined Steam and Motor Experience

• Minimum 40 months combined sea service (20 months Motor + 20 months Steam).
• This service must include at least 12 months as a holder of MEO Class II CoC.
• The requirement may be reduced to 36 months (18 months Motor + 18 months Steam) if the candidate has completed 12 months of service as Second Engineer Officer on Motor or Steam vessels.
• Propelling time must be at least two-thirds of the corresponding sea service period.

Mandatory Certificates

• Valid INDOS Number
• MEO Class II Certificate of Competency (CoC)
• Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) Certificate
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB) Certificate
• Medical First Aid (MFA) Certificate
• Sea Service Letter / Testimonials as applicable

Note: Admission is subject to DG Shipping eligibility requirements and verification of sea service records.