Online Booking

Course Description

This 2-month course enables a Seafarer to attain the required Knowledge & Competence to become a Chief Engineer onboard a Foreign Going (FG) Vessel after clearing their MMD Exams. This course, along with the required modular courses, is Mandatory for Seafarers holding MEO Class 2 COC and aspiring to appear for MEO Class 1 Examinations at MMDs. This course is designed & delivered as per the latest STCW Convention & as per the D. G. Shipping Guidelines, as applicable. Excellent Infrastructure, Quality Faculty & Training & Best MMD Examination results- all under a single roof at HIMT.

Duration: 2 Months
Batch Dates Location / Mode Timing Fees Book Now
01 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026 TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical Class 7.00 to 13.45 29900Rs
01 Jul 2026 - 29 Aug 2026 TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical Class 7.00 to 13.45 29900Rs
01 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical Class 7.00 to 13.45 29900Rs
02 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 TIDAL PARK, CHENNAI - Physical Class 7.00 to 13.45 29900Rs
DGS Course ID Exit Exam ELearning ELearning Hours Elearning Pass Mark Course Validity
3231 No No - - Un-Limited

Eligibility

For Motor/Steam :

  • 36Months as Engineer officer on watch which shall include 12Months as holder of COC as MEO Class II and
  • 36Months shall be reduced to 24Months, if 12Months served as 2nd Engineer officer for Steam/Motor
  • The Propelling time must be at least two thirds of the corresponding sea service period.

For Combine (Motor and Steam) :

  • 40Months (20 Months Motor + 20Months steam) which shall include not less than 12 months as holder of COC as MEO Class II combined (Steam and Motor) and
  • 40Months shall be reduced to 36Months (18Months motor + 18months Steam), if 12 months served as 2nd Engineer officer for Steam/Motor
  • The Propelling time must be at least two thirds of the corresponding sea service period
  • Non-Indian Participants need to hold a Student Visa to India to undergo the course.

Documents Required

  • INDoS,
  • CDC with a proof of 18-month sea service,
  • Class II COC,
  • Sea Service Testimonials for calculating Propelling time

If the sea service & the certificate details are updated on the Seafarer Profile, then the seafarer profile can be submitted

Details

Click Here to view the list of Nearby Accomodations near HIMT Campuses. 

Breakfast is complimentary. 

Lunch can be purchased at an additional cost and is subject to availability.

Batch will be tentative subject to meeting minimum participants of at least 10 at Vizag Campus

Dress Code : Collarless T.Shirts, Shorts, Sandals, Bathroom slippers are not permitted for Physical Classes

D. G. Shipping mandates a minimum batch strength of 25%. In the event that the number of participants in the course reduces due to withdrawals, causing the batch strength to fall below 25% of the batch capacity, the course would be postponed without any additional charges.

Breakfast and refreshments (Limited) are complimentary during the course. Lunch (Veg meals) can be purchased through your HIMT Student Portal.

Discounted Packages

MEO Class I Preparatory + Diesel Engine (EM+DECGS)