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