Guidance

MSN 1857 (M+F) - Amendment 1 - UK Requirements for Engineer Officers and Engineer Operators

This Notice outlines the training and assessment requirements for engineer officers and for seafarers who wish to obtain a marine engine operator’s licence (MEOL) or senior marine engine operator’s licence (SMEOL). It also includes the requirements that training providers must meet for the purposes of approval by the Secretary of State.

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This Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN) sets out and explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of training elements applicable under Chapter III of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention and Code. It outlines the certification structure and examination and training requirements for Merchant Navy engineer officers. The certification system provides a structured progression route for trainee officers and ratings entering the industry to achieve an Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Second Engineer Officer and Chief Engineer Officer qualifications. It also details the requirements to obtain non-STCW Marine Engineer Operators Licences (MEOL) and Senior Marine Engineer Operators Licences (SMEOL).

Notice to all owners, masters, officers, ratings and those concerned with maritime training.

This notice replaces MSN1857 on 10 January 2023.

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Published 19 December 2022

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