What are Chief Engineer documentary requirements for Examination?

Examination

Reference: STCW CIRCULAR NO. 2014-13

1. Accomplished C/E Examination Form;
2. Birth certifcate showing that the candidate is not less than 20 years of age (NSO authenticated);
3. Approved seagoing service, for a period of:
   1. Class I
      • Not less than 36 months as OIC-EW on ships of 750 kW propulsion power or more; OR
      • Not less than 24 months as OIC-EW and 2E combined, if not less than 12 months of such has been served as 2E on ships of 750 kW propulsion power or more;
   2. Class II, while a holder of valid COC as 2E on ships of 750 kW propulsion power or more:
      • Not less than 24 months as OIC-EW or 2E combined, of which not less than 12 months shall be served while holding valid COC as 2E on ships of 750 kW propulsion power or more; OR
      • Not less than 60 months as OIC-EW or 2E combined on ships between 100 kW and 750 kW propulsion power, of which not less than 12 months shall be served while holding valid COC as 2E on ships 750 kW propulsion power or more; OR
      • None, while holding valid COC as 2E on ships 3,000 kW propulsion power or more (2E – Class I); and
   3. In addition, the following requirements must be submitted under the following circumstances:
      • If the approved seagoing service for Class I or Class II is beyond 5 years ago, proof of passing the theoretical examination for OIC-EW 750 kW and above (based on STCW Circular 2014-09, Annex 1), compliant with the STCW 2010 Amendments, under Regulations III/2.2.1 and III/3.2.1;
   4. The above approved seagoing service may not be substituted with other types of approved service, as those equivalents may be allowed only for Revalidation of Cedrtificate of Competency.
4. Approved Training Record Boook (TRB) as proof of in-service experience that meets the requirements of specific Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) under certain competences, under Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code, while a holder of the COC for OIC-EW 750 kW and above, as alternative to specific modules in the MLCE;
5. Valid Medical Certificate, which shall not be more than 2 years from the date of issuance, from DOH-accredited clinic/hospital with QSS in place, in accordance with Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention; and
6. Proof of successful completion of the approved MLCE, or its approved alternative(s);
7. In relation to the alternative(s) under Item 6 where the candidate claims partial completion of the management level education and training under the approved BSMarE, Transcript of Records (TOR) with S.O. Number, from an accredited MHEI, clearly showing the proof of partial completion of the approved education and training program that meets the standard of competence specified in Section A-III/2 of the STCW Code, or as otherwise approved by the Administration.

Class I - means a Second Engineer Officer who is qualified and certificated for seagoing ships of Unlimited Prpulsion Power, under the STCW Convention
Class II – means a Second Engineer Officer who is qualified and certificated for seagoing ships not exceeding 3,000 kW propulsion power, under the STCW Convention