Section 22 in The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998
22. Minimum requirements for certification of second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion' machinery of 3000 KW propulsion power or more (Marine Engineer Officer Class 11). - (1) Every second engineer officer on a sea-going ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 KW propulsion power or more shall hold an appropriate certificate of competency in Form 9,
(2)Every candidate for the certification shall -(i)hold a certificate of competency as Marine Engineer Officer Class IV (Officer in charge of an engineering watch);(ii)have not less than one year approved sea-going service as assistant engineer officer or engineer officer In charge of an, engineering watch; and(iii)have completed approved education, training, examination and assessment and meets the standard of competence as specified in section A-111/2 of the STCW Code.
