Section 27 in The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998
27. Minimum requirements for certification of Chief Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 KW and 3000 KW propulsion power operating In near coastal voyages (Marine Engineer Officer Class III - Chief Engineer Officer - Near-Coastal Voyages). - (1) Every Chief Engineer Officer on a sea-going ship powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 KW and 3000 KW propulsion power operating in Near-Coastal Voyages shall hold an appropriate certificate of competency in Form 14.
(2)Every candidate for the certification shall -(i)hold a certificate of competency as Marine Engineer Officer Class III (Second Engineer Officer - Near-Coastal Voyages) on a sea-going ship powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 KW and 3000 KW propulsion power operating in Near-Coastal Voyages;(ii)have not less than one year approved sea-going service as an office(in charge of an engineering watch on such ships;(iii)have completed an approved engineering management course:(iv)have completed approved machinery space simulator training; and(v)have completed approved examination and assessment.
