Section 27(2) in The Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Rules, 1998
(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.
