What is the MEO exam?
MEO (Marine Engineering Officer) certification evaluates competency for engine room operations at sea. Class IV is the entry-level certificate of competency for watchkeeping engineers; Class II certifies second engineers.
Typical Syllabus
- Thermodynamics & Heat Engines: cycles, boilers, heat exchangers
- IC Engines & Propulsion: 2T/4T, turbocharging, shafting, CPP
- Electrical & Electronics: generators, motors, power distribution, PLC basics
- Naval Architecture Basics: buoyancy, stability, dry-docking
- Automation & Controls: instrumentation, alarms, safeties
- Marine Legislation: SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, MLC
Exam Pattern
- Objective & scenario questions; oral assessment for higher grades
- Time: typically 2–3 hours per paper; pass marks ~50% (varies by authority)
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