Section 23 in The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998
23. Minimum requirements for certification of Chief Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 KW propulsion power or more (Marine Engineer Officer Class I). - (1) Every chief engineer officer on a sea-going ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 KW propulsion power or more shall hold an appropriate certificate of competency in Form 10.
(2)Every candidate for the certification shall -(i)hold a certificate of competency as Marine Engineer Officer Class II (Second engineer officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 KW propulsion power or more);(ii)have not less than eighteen months as approved sea-going service as engineer officer in charge of an engineering watch on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 KW propulsion power or more;(iii)have completed an approved engineering management course;(iv)have completed approved machinery space simulator training; and(v)have completed approved examination and assessment.
