Section 23(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 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.
