Guidance

MSN 1857 UK requirements for engineer officers and operators

Outlines the certification structure and examination and training requirements for merchant navy engineer officers.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 11 June 2015

This publication was withdrawn on 10 January 2023

This shipping notice has been replaced by MSN 1857 (M+F) - Amendment 1 - UK Requirements for engineer officers and engineer operators

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MSN 1857 (M+F) UK requirements for engineer officers and engineer operators

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Training & certification guidance: UK requirements for engineer officers and engineer operators.

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 MGN 91, MGN 93 (M), MIN 451 and MIN 468 (M)

Published 11 June 2015