Career Roadmap to Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) CoC
From electrical/electronics graduate to certified shipboard Electro-Technical Officer:
Pre-Sea Training at AEMA Campus
Specialized electrical, electronic, PLC automation, High Voltage (HV 6.6kV/11kV), navigation equipment, GMDSS radio maintenance, shipboard cyber security, and mandatory STCW modular certifications.
Structured Shipboard TAR Training
Onboard sea-time experience as a Trainee Electro-Technical Officer across Anglo-Eastern’s 700+ modern vessel fleet with full training stipend, guided Training & Assessment Record (TAR) books, and live troubleshooting.
DGS ETO Assessment & CoC Issuance
Eligibility for the DGS ETO Certificate of Competency (CoC) written and oral examinations conducted by Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) to sail as a certified Electro-Technical Officer.
ETO Curriculum & Training Hours (DGS Framework)
Specialized choice-based syllabus approved by DGS under STCW 2010 Code Section A-III/6 (Total 491 Contact Hours).
| CODE | COURSE MODULE & DESCRIPTIVE SCOPE | CATEGORY | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAF | First Week Safety Familiarisation (Safety Culture, Emergency Alarms, PPE & Hazard Identification) | Safety | 25 Hrs |
| ISE | Introduction to Ship’s Equipment (Propulsion, Steering, Auxiliary Machinery, Deck Equipment & Electrical Layout) | Marine Systems | 30 Hrs |
| EE | Marine Electrical Engineering & High Voltage (Generators, Main Switchboard, Distribution, HV 6.6kV/11kV, Transformers) | Electrical (HV) | 39 Hrs |
| ECS | Electronics & Control Systems (Power Electronics, VFDs, Sensors, PLCs, SCADA, PID Controllers & Actuators) | Automation | 68 Hrs |
| RM | Repairs and Maintenance (Fault Diagnosis, Insulation Testing, Motor Overhauling, Switchgear & Circuit Breakers) | Maintenance | 46 Hrs |
| SEP | Safety and Environmental Protection (MARPOL Regulations, OWS Monitors, Incinerators, Ballast Water Treatment) | Environment | 17 Hrs |
| CNW | Computer, Networking & Cyber Security (Shipboard LAN, Marine IT, Satellite Comms, OT Cyber Security) | Cyber / IT | 18 Hrs |
| HR | HR & Maritime Communication Skills (Bridge-Engine Resource Management, Maritime English & Leadership) | HR & Soft Skills | 36 Hrs |
| SC | Ship Construction & Stability (Hull Geometry, Water-Tight Integrity, Fire Zones & Stability Basics) | Naval Arch | 13 Hrs |
| ETO THEORY INSTRUCTION TOTAL: | 9 Modules | 292 Hours | |
| CODE | PRACTICAL LAB & WORKSHOP SPECIALIZATION | FACILITY | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB 1 | Basic & Marine Electrical Lab (AC/DC Generator Synchronization, Switchboard Breakers, Starters & Transformers) | Electrical Lab | 35 Hrs |
| LAB 2 | Electronics & Microcontroller Lab (Power Semiconductors, Thyristor Bridges, Inverters, Rectifiers & Op-Amps) | Electronics Lab | 35 Hrs |
| LAB 3 | Workshop Skills & Fabrication (Bench Work, Soldering, Cable Glanding, Termination, Crimping & Tool Handling) | Workshop | 35 Hrs |
| LAB 4 | Maintenance and Repair Lab (Motor Rewinding, Bearing Replacement, Insulation Meggering & Fault Diagnosis) | Repair Lab | 35 Hrs |
| LAB 5 | Control, Automation & PLC Lab (Ladder Logic Programming, SCADA, Transducers, 4-20mA Loops & PIDs) | Automation Lab | 35 Hrs |
| LAB 6 | Bridge Navigation, Galley & High Voltage Equipment (RADAR/ARPA, ECDIS, GMDSS, Gyro, Galley Ranges & HV Safety) | Bridge & HV Lab | 34 Hrs |
| ETO PRACTICAL LABS TOTAL: | 6 Laboratories | 199 Hours | |
Internal Evaluation & Examination Framework
In accordance with Directorate General of Shipping guidelines for DGS-approved pre-sea courses, all academic examinations and practical assessments are conducted internally under a certified Quality Standards System (QSS):
Formative Internal Evaluations
Weekly electrical theory quizzes, circuit diagram schematics, lab experiment journals, and computer-based tests (CBT) assessing automation and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
Electrical & HV Simulator Viva Voce
Direct hands-on evaluations on live PLC test benches, motor starter wiring, High Voltage switchboards (6.6kV), GMDSS radio setups, and bridge navigation simulators.
Comprehensive Final Examination
Final institutional written, practical, and oral board examination conducted at the end of the 4-month pre-sea cadre under certified Marine Electrical Officer faculty panels adhering to DGS standards.
Modern Electro-Technical Pedagogy & Infrastructure
Cutting-edge marine electrical, electronics, and high-voltage training infrastructure:
High Voltage (HV) Switchboard Simulator
Advanced simulation of 6.6kV & 11kV marine power generation, vacuum circuit breakers, SF6 switchgear, transformer protection, and safe isolation procedures.
Bridge Electronics & Navigation Lab
Fully operational marine electronics suite featuring live RADAR/ARPA, ECDIS, Gyrocompass, AIS, Echo Sounder, Speed Log, and GMDSS radio consoles.
Virtual Reality (VR) Training
Immersive 3D headset simulations for High Voltage safety interlocking, main switchboard arc-flash emergencies, and enclosed space sensor calibration drills.
Model Making & Electrical Workshop
Hands-on electrical workbench stations for cable glanding, wire crimping, motor winding prototypes, PCB soldering, and relay protection assemblies.
Marine Automation & PLC Lab
Industrial Siemens & Allen-Bradley PLC rigs, 4-20mA sensor loops, variable frequency drives (VFD), and SCADA software for shipboard automation diagnostics.
Industry Events & Technical Conclaves
Cadets engage in technical paper presentations on smart shipping, decarbonization electric propulsion, and maritime cyber security with leading industry experts.
Interactive Education Panel Boards
4K touch smart panels in all classrooms for live electronic schematic tracing, ladder logic debugging, single line diagrams, and interactive power calculations.
Digital Library & E-Learning Portal
24/7 digital access to IEEE maritime standards, IEC 60092 electrical installation codes, High Voltage safety guides, and manufacturer equipment manuals.
Computer Based Training (CBT)
Multimedia CBT terminals for modular self-assessment in electrical safety, High Voltage operational certifications, and STCW exit examination prep.
Ready to Enroll in the Next ETO Batch at AEMA?
Review B.E./B.Tech Electrical & Electronics / EEE / E&I / ECE eligibility (min 50%), English criteria (min 50%), DGS medical fitness standards, and upcoming intake schedules.
ETO Syllabus
The Course Curriculum for the “One year Electro-Technical Officers (4 Months Training ashore & 8 Months Training onboard)” includes the requirements of the STCW Convention of IMO and Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India for the competencies required for an “Officer in Charge of all Electrical, Electronics, Bridge Equipments, Control & Automation and High Voltage”.
Please click here for downloading the detailed teaching syllabus.ETO Syllabus – Theory
| Sr. No. | CODE | SUBJECT | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAF | First week safety familiarisation | 25 |
| 2 | ISE | Introduction to ship’s equipment | 30 |
| 3 | EE | Electrical Engineering | 39 |
| 4 | ECS | Electronics & Control systems | 68 |
| 5 | RM | Repairs and Maintenance | 46 |
| 6 | SEP | Safety and Environmental Protection | 17 |
| 7 | CNW | Computer & Networking | 18 |
| 8 | HR | HR & Communication skills | 36 |
| 9 | SC | Ship construction | 13 |
| Total | 292 |
ETO Syllabus – Practicals
| Sr. No. | CODE | SUBJECT | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAB | Basic Electrical Lab | 35 |
| 2 | LAB | Electronics Lab | 35 |
| 3 | LAB | Workshop skills | 35 |
| 4 | LAB | Maintenance and Repair lab | 35 |
| 5 | LAB | Control Lab | 35 |
| 6 | LAB | Last week, Galley, Bridge Equip. | 34 |
| Total | 199 |
