Section 26 in The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998
26. Minimum requirements for certification of Second Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 760 KW and 3000 KW propulsion power operating In Near-Coastal Voyage (Marine Engineer Officer Class III - Second Engineer Officer - Near-Coastal Voyages). - (1) Every Second 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 13.
(2)Every candidate for the certification shall -(i)hold a certificate as officer in charge of an engineering watch 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 IV - Near Coastal Voyages);(ii)have not less than one year approved sea-going service as an assistant engineer officer or engineer officer in charge of an engineering watch; and(iii)have completed approved education, training, examination, assessment and meet the standard of competence as_ specified In section A-111/2 of the STCW Code as applicable to the ships operating in Near-Coastal Voyages.
