Guidance

MSN 1860 (M) UK requirements for electro-technical officers

Provides a route for trainee officers, experienced ETOs and ratings entering the industry to achieve an ETO certificate of competency.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 9 June 2015

This publication was withdrawn on 10 January 2023

This shipping notice has been replaced by MSN 1860 (M) - Amendment 1 - UK requirements for electro-technical officers.

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MSN 1860 (M) Training and certification guidance: UK requirements For electro-technical officers

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Training & certification guidance: UK requirements for electro-technical officers.

This merchant shipping notice (MSN) sets out and explains the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of training elements applicable under chapter III/6, of the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping (STCW) convention and code. It outlines the examination and training requirements for merchant navy electro-technical officer (ETO). The certification system provides a route for trainee officers, those with electrical or electronic engineer qualifications, experienced ETOs and ratings entering the industry to achieve an ETO certificate of competency.

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

This notice replaces the MCA interim ETO guidance.

Published 9 June 2015