OFFICER IN CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH ON SHIPS LESS THAN 750 kW
Six (6) Months, One Semester
24 months approved seagoing service on ships of less than 750 kW propulsion power supported by training record book and engine-room watchkeeping experience.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Engine Department route for Marine Engineer Officer Class 4 / ships less than 750 kW; related STCW and national certificate route.
Minimum Entry Qualification
A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with passes in Mathematics and Physics/Engineering Science, or an equivalent approved qualification relevant to engine rating / engineering training.
Main Documents Required
- Proof of identity
- Valid medical fitness certificate
- Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) or Seafarer Identity/Record Book
- Approved onboard training record
- Basic Safety Training certificates
- Security Awareness or Designated Security Duties certificate
- Previous relevant certificate/proficiency evidence where applicable
- Any other document required by TASAC/BoE
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON SHIPS LESS THAN 500 GT
Six (6) Months, One Semester
Approved near-coastal seagoing service as deck rating or relevant approved training route, supported by onboard training record book.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Deck Department, Near-Coastal Voyage Route; STCW Regulation II/3 and Table A-II/3.
Minimum Entry Qualification
Route A: CSEE with at least four passes including Mathematics, Physics/Engineering Science or Geography, and English, with approved deck-rating sea service.
Route B: Relevant NTA Level 6 certificate or ACSEE with principal passes in Mathematics and Physics or Geography, or holder of Master Near-Coastal Less Than 500 GT certificate, subject to TASAC acceptance.
Main Documents Required
- Proof of identity
- Valid medical fitness certificate
- CDC / Seafarer Identity and Record Book
- Onboard Training Record Book
- Previous CoC/CoP where applicable
- Basic Safety Training Certificates
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
- Elementary First Aid
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Security Awareness / Designated Security Duties
- GMDSS ROC or GOC where applicable
- ECDIS Certificate
- Radar / ARPA Certificate
- Bridge Resource Management (BRM) Certificate
ELECTRO-TECHNICAL OFFICER (ETO)
One (1) academic year, organized in two semesters.
36-month route requires six (6) months approved workshop skills training and thirty (30) months approved seagoing service. 12-month route requires six (6) months approved workshop skills training and six (6) months relevant approved seagoing service. Candidate must c omplete approved ETO education and training and pass written/oral assessment.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Engine Department, Electro-Technical Officer route; STCW Regulation III/6 and Section/Table A-III/6.
Minimum Entry Qualification
36-month route: CSEE with four passes including Mathematics, Physics/Engineering Science and Chemistry, or Certificate in Marine Engineering NTA Level 4, or NVA Level III in Electrical Engineering/Automobile Engineering.
12-month route: ACSEE with principal passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry, or relevant NTA Level 6 / Full Technician Certificate (FTC).
Main Documents Required
- Proof of identity
- Valid medical fitness certificate
- CDC / Seafarer Record Book
- Onboard Training Record
- Evidence of approved workshop skills training
- Previous relevant certificates
- Basic Safety Training
- Security Awareness / Designated Security Duties
- High Voltage Certificate (where applicable)
- ERM / Electrical Practical Training Evidence
- Other TASAC / BoE required documents
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH
One (1) academic year, organized in two semesters.
Route A requires not less than thirty-six (36) months approved seagoing service.
Route B requires not less than twelve (12) months approved seagoing service.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Engine Department; STCW Regulation III/1 and Table A-III/1.
Minimum Entry Qualification
Route A: CSEE with four passes including Mathematics, Physics/Engineering Science and English, or Technician Certificate in Marine Engineering NTA Level 5.
Route B: ACSEE with two principal passes including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry, or holder of CoC for Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch on ships less than 750 kW.
Main Documents Required
- Proof of identity
- Medical fitness certificate
- CDC / Seafarer Record Book
- Onboard Training Record Book
- Previous CoC / CoP
- Basic Safety Training
- Security Awareness / Designated Security Duties
- Engine Room Resource Management
- Engine Room Simulator Training
- High Voltage Certificate
- Other oral examination documents
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON SHIPS OF 500 GT OR MORE
One (1) academic year, organized in two semesters.
Thirty-six (36) months approved seagoing service as rating for the 36-month route, or twelve (12) months approved seagoing service for the advanced/approved education route and holders of OICNW less than 500 GT. Approved onboard training record book is required.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Deck Department; STCW Regulation II/1 and Table A-II/1.
Minimum Entry Qualification
CSEE with four passes including Mathematics, Physics and English plus approved deck-rating seagoing service; or Technician Certificate in Maritime Transport NTA Level 5 plus approved deck-rating seagoing service; or ACSEE with two principal passes in Mathematics, Physics or Geography; or holder of OICNW on ships less than 500 GT, subject to sea-service requirements.
Main Documents Required
- Proof of identity
- Medical fitness certificate
- CDC / Seafarer Record Book
- Onboard Training Record Book
- Previous Certificates
- Basic Safety Training
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Medical First Aid
- Security Awareness / Designated Security Duties
- GMDSS GOC
- ECDIS
- Radar / ARPA
- Bridge Teamwork / BRM
MASTER ON SHIPS LESS THAN 500 GT (NEAR-COASTAL)
Six (6) months, one semester.
Not less than twelve (12) months approved seagoing service on board ship as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on ships less than 500 GT, supported by approved service evidence and certificate validity.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Deck Department; STCW Regulation II/1 and Table A-II/1.TMQ Code: Deck Department, near-coastal voyages; STCW Regulation II/3 and Table/Section A-II/3.
Minimum Entry Qualification
A holder of Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on ships less than 500 GT, or equivalent certificate accepted by TASAC for the near-coastal route.
Main Documents Required
- Proof of identity
- Medical fitness certificate
- CDC / Seafarer Record Book
- Existing OICNW Certificate
- Evidence of approved sea service
- Basic Safety Refresher
- Security Awareness / Designated Security Duties
- ECDIS
- GMDSS ROC / GOC
- Medical First Aid
- Radar / ARPA
- Bridge Teamwork
MASTER AND CHIEF MATE ON SHIPS BETWEEN 500 GT AND 3000 GT
One (1) academic year, organized in two semesters.
For Chief Mate: not less than twelve (12) months approved seagoing service as OICNW. For Master: not less than twenty-four (24) months approved seagoing service, of which at least twelve (12) months shall have been served as Chief Mate, subject to TMQ/BoE assessment route.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Deck Department; Chief Mate/Master between 500 GT and 3000 GT, STCW Regulation II/2 and Section A-II/2.5.
Minimum Entry Qualification
A holder of Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on ships of 500 GT or more.
MASTER AND CHIEF MATE
One (1) academic year, organized in two semesters.
For Chief Mate: approved seagoing service after OICNW certification as required by TMQ route. For Master: approved seagoing service of not less than thirty-six (36) months as OICNW, or reduced route where the candidate has served as Chief Mate according to TMQ/STCW requirements.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Deck Department, unlimited voyages; STCW Regulation II/2 and Table A-II/2.
Minimum Entry Qualification
A holder of Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on ships of 500 GT or more, with valid supporting certificates and sea service accepted by TASAC.
Main Documents Required
- Proof of identity
- Medical fitness certificate
- CDC / Seafarer Record Book
- Current OICNW Certificate
- Evidence of approved sea service
- Previous CoC/CoP and certificate validity
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boatsr
- Medical Care/Medical First Aid as applicable
- ECDIS
- GMDSS GOC
- Medical First Aid
- Radar / ARPA
- Bridge Teamwork/BRM
- Leadership and Teamwork/Managerial Skills
- Security Duties/SSO where applicable
- Other oral-examination documents
CHIEF ENGINEER OFFICER AND SECOND ENGINEER OFFICER ON SHIPS BETWEEN 750 kW AND 3000 kW
One (1) academic year, organized in two semesters, subject to approved programme structure.
For Second Engineer Officer: not less than twelve (12) months approved seagoing service while qualified as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch. For Chief Engineer Officer: not less than twenty-four (24) months approved seagoing service, of which at least twelve (12) months shall have been served as Second Engineer Officer.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Engine Department; STCW Regulation III/2 and Section A-III/2 for 750 kW to 3000 kW propulsion power.
Minimum Entry Qualification
A holder of Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more.
Main Documents Required
- Proof of identity
- Medical fitness certificate
- CDC / Seafarer Record Book
- OICEW Certificate
- Evidence of approved sea service
- Previous certificates/endorsements
- Basic Safety Training
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Medical Care/Medical First Aid as applicable
- Security Awareness/Designated Security Duties
- Engine-Room Resource Management
- Engine-room simulator training
- Leadership and Teamwork/Managerial Skills
- High Voltage Certificate where Applicable
- Other TMQ oral-examination documents
CHIEF ENGINEER OFFICER AND SECOND ENGINEER OFFICER
One (1) academic year, organized in two semesters, subject to approved programme structure.
For Second Engineer Officer: not less than twelve (12) months approved seagoing service as OICEW on ships of 750 kW or more. For Chief Engineer Officer: approved sea service as Second Engineer Officer according to TMQ/STCW III/2 route, including the required aggregate service before written and oral assessment.
TMQ / STCW Reference
TMQ Code: Engine Department, unlimited propulsion power; STCW Regulation III/2 and Table A-III/2.
Minimum Entry Qualification
A holder of Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch on seagoing ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more, with supporting certificates accepted by TASAC.
Main Documents Required
- Proof of identity
- Medical fitness certificate
- CDC / Seafarer Record Book
- OICEW/Second Engineer Certificate as applicable
- Evidence of approved sea service
- Basic Safety Training/refresher where applicable
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Medical Care/Medical First Aid as applicable
- Security Awareness/Designated Security Duties
- Engine-Room Resource Management
- Engine-room simulator evidence
- Leadership and Teamwork/Managerial Skills
- High Voltage Certificate where Applicable
- Other TASAC/BoE required documents