Career Roadmap to Marine Engineer Officer (MEO) CoC
From mechanical engineering graduate to certified Marine Chief Engineer Officer:
Pre-Sea Engineering at AEMA
Rigorous theoretical and hands-on marine engineering curriculum: Marine ICE, Boilers, Auxiliaries, Electrical, Automation, Machine Shop, Welding, Multidisciplinary Data Analysis (DGS Circular 09/2022), and mandatory STCW modular certifications.
Structured Shipboard TAR Training
Onboard sea-time experience as a Junior / Trainee Marine Engineer across Anglo-Eastern’s 700+ fleet with full training stipend, guided Training & Assessment Record (TAR) books, and live engine watchkeeping.
MEO Class IV Examination & Licensing
Eligibility for MEO Class IV (Part B) oral and written competency examinations conducted by Mercantile Marine Department (MMD / DGS) to obtain the 4th Engineer Officer of the Watch License.
GME Curriculum & Training Hours (DGS Framework)
Comprehensive syllabus formulated under DGS Training Guidelines & STCW Code A-III/1 including multidisciplinary modules (DGS Circular No. 09 of 2022).
| CODE | COURSE MODULE & DESCRIPTIVE SCOPE | CATEGORY | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEORY COURSES (SEMESTER I) | |||
| T 101 | Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) (2-Stroke & 4-Stroke Marine Diesels, Fuel Injection, Turbocharging) | Core Marine | 69 Hrs |
| T 102 | Naval Architecture (Hydrostatics, Buoyancy, Ship Stability, Damage Stability, Resistance & Propulsion) | Core Marine | 70 Hrs |
| T 103 | Ship Construction (Framing Systems, Double Bottoms, Bulkheads, Rudders, Propellers & Stresses) | Core Marine | 50 Hrs |
| T 104 | Basic Marine Electricals (AC/DC Distribution, Alternators, Transformers, Motors & Switchgear) | Electrical | 50 Hrs |
| T 105 | Engineering Drawing (Marine Machinery Assemblies, Piping Schematics & Machine Elements) | Drawing | 08 Hrs |
| T 106 | Marine Auxiliaries - 1 (Pumps, Air Compressors, Heat Exchangers, Valves & Piping Systems) | Auxiliaries | 50 Hrs |
| T 107 | Workshop Theory & W/S Safety (Machine Tools, Fitting Precision, Hot Work & Personal Safety) | Safety & Skill | 54 Hrs |
| PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS & LABS (SEMESTER I) | |||
| WS 1 | Machine Shop (Lathe Operations, Turning, Threading, Boring & Milling) | Workshop | 35 Hrs |
| WS 2 | Welding Shop (Shielded Metal Arc Welding, TIG/MIG, Joint Preparation & Inspection) | Workshop | 35 Hrs |
| WS 3 | Gas Cutting & Brazing Shop (Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Gas Welding & Flame Safety) | Workshop | 35 Hrs |
| WS 4 | Fitting Shop (Precision Hand Tools, Marking, Filing, Scraping, Tapping & Metrology) | Workshop | 35 Hrs |
| WS 5 | Chemistry Lab (Boiler Water Testing, Fuel Oil Analysis & Cooling Water Treatment) | Laboratory | 18 Hrs |
| WS 6 | Mechanics Lab (Statics, Dynamics, Deflection, Material Testing & Friction Experiments) | Laboratory | 18 Hrs |
| SEMESTER I CUMULATIVE INSTRUCTION: | 13 Modules | 527 Hours | |
| CODE | COURSE MODULE & DESCRIPTIVE SCOPE | CATEGORY | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEORY COURSES (SEMESTER II) | |||
| T 201 | Watchkeeping & Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) (Log Keeping, UMS, Emergencies) | Watchkeeping | 30 Hrs |
| T 202 | Leadership & Teambuilding (HRM) (Human Factor, Bridge-Engine Coordination & Safety Culture) | Human Resource | 30 Hrs |
| T 203 | Marine Boilers & Steam Systems (Smoke Tube & Water Tube Boilers, Mountings, Burners, Feed Systems) | Core Marine | 38 Hrs |
| T 204 | Electrical & Electronic Engineering (High Voltage 6.6kV, Generators, Synchronizing, Protection & Safety) | Electrical | 56 Hrs |
| T 205 | Control Engineering & Automation (PIDs, Sensors, Transducers, Actuators, PLC & Microcontrollers) | Automation | 37 Hrs |
| T 206 | Marine Auxiliaries - 2 (Purifiers, Clarifiers, FWG, OWS, Sewage Plant, Steering Gear & Deck Machinery) | Auxiliaries | 50 Hrs |
| T 207 | ISM / ISO / International Maritime Rules (SOLAS, Classification Societies, Flag State & Port State Control) | Maritime Law | 35 Hrs |
| T 208 | MARPOL 73/78 Regulations (Annexes I to VI, Oil Record Book, Decarbonization, EEXI, CII & ESG) | Environment | 25 Hrs |
| T 209 | Workshop Theory & Machinery Overhauling (Survey Procedures, Tolerances & Alignment) | Maintenance | 20 Hrs |
| T 210 | Life Saving Appliances (LSA) & Fire Safety (FFA) (CO2 Flooding, Hyper-Mist, SCBA, EEBD & Lifeboat Ops) | Safety | 25 Hrs |
| T 211 | RPSL & Articles of Agreement (Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Seafarer Rights & Disciplinary Code) | MLC 2006 | 03 Hrs |
| DGS 09 | Multidisciplinary Marine Computing & Data Analysis (Python Basics, Networking, IoT, Cyber Security - DGS Cir 09/2022) | DGS Special | Integrated |
| ADVANCED WORKSHOPS, DISMANTLING & SIMULATORS (SEMESTER II) | |||
| WS 1 | Marine ICE Workshop (Overhauling Cylinder Head, Piston Pulling, Liner Calibration, Fuel Injectors & Fuel Pumps) | Engine W/S | 35 Hrs |
| WS 2 | Marine Auxiliaries Workshop (Centrifugal / Screw Pump Overhauling, Purifier Bowl Dismantling, Heat Exchanger Cleaning) | Aux W/S | 35 Hrs |
| WS 3 | Measurements & Calibration W/S (Micrometers, Dial Gauges, Bridge Gauges, Crankshaft Deflection & Alignment) | Metrology | 18 Hrs |
| WS 4 | Electrical Lab (Motor Starter Circuits, Star-Delta, Direct-on-Line, Megger Insulation Testing & Fault Tracing) | Electrical Lab | 18 Hrs |
| WS 5 | Control Lab (Pneumatic Controllers, Flapper-Nozzle, Temperature / Pressure Control Loops & Transmitters) | Control Lab | 18 Hrs |
| WS 6 | Pneumatic Lab (Directional Control Valves, Actuators, Logic Valves & Sequence Circuits) | Pneumatics | 18 Hrs |
| WS 7 | Advanced Machinery Workshop (Governor Calibration, Turbocharger Overhauling & Marine Valve Grinding) | Advanced W/S | 18 Hrs |
| WS 8 | Hydraulic Workshop (Steering Gear Systems, Proportional Valves, Hydraulic Pumps & Fluid Conditioning) | Hydraulics | 18 Hrs |
| WS 9 | Seamanship Workshop (Emergency Steering, Anchor Windlass, Mooring Winches & Rope Splicing) | Seamanship | 10 Hrs |
| SEMESTER II CUMULATIVE INSTRUCTION: | 20 Modules | 539 Hours | |
Internal Evaluation & Examination Framework
In accordance with Directorate General of Shipping guidelines for DGS-approved pre-sea courses, all academic examinations and competency assessments are conducted internally under a robust Quality Standards System (QSS):
Formative Internal Evaluations
Weekly class quizzes, engineering drawing assignments, lab journal records, and computer-based tests (CBT) assessing ongoing theoretical grasp and mechanical problem-solving ability.
Workshop & Simulator Viva Voce
Direct hands-on assessment on live diesel engines, lathe turning precision jobs, electrical motor wiring, pneumatic logic circuits, and full-mission engine room simulator emergency drills.
Comprehensive Final Examination
Final institutional written, oral, and practical board examination conducted at the end of each semester under Chief Engineer faculty panels adhering strictly to DGS Training Manual guidelines.
Modern Engineering Pedagogy & Infrastructure
State-of-the-art marine engineering facilities bridging theoretical mechanics with live shipboard systems:
Full Mission Engine Room Simulator
Advanced virtual engine control room simulator replicating MAN B&W and Sulzer propulsion plants, power management (PMS), auxiliary boilers, and automated alarm systems.
Automation & Instrumentation Lab
Dedicated test benches with real PID controllers, pneumatic logic manifolds, hydraulic test rigs, PLC panels, and calibration instruments for boiler and engine automation.
Virtual Reality (VR) Training
Immersive 3D headset simulations for crankcase inspections, purifiers overhauling, boiler burner maintenance, enclosed space entry drills, and emergency responses.
Model Making & Workshop Facility
Sectioned scale models of 2-stroke crosshead engines, centrifugal pumps, turbochargers, steering gears, and marine boilers for transparent mechanical study.
Engine Watchkeeping & ERM Facility
Operational diesel generator suites, synchronizing switchboards, emergency bilge pumping rigs, and live marine auxiliary overhauling stations for watchkeeping routines.
Industry Events & Technical Conclaves
Cadets actively present technical papers at the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) [IMEI], participate in decarbonization seminars, and attend masterclasses by Chief Engineers.
Interactive Education Panel Boards
Smart 4K touch panels in all lecture halls for dynamic thermodynamic cycle analysis, 3D diesel engine animations, electrical schematics, and interactive engineering drawings.
Digital Library & E-Learning Portal
24/7 access to technical manuals of MAN B&W, WinGD, Wärtsilä, Alfa Laval, IMO conventions, MARPOL updates, and extensive marine engineering research literature.
Computer Based Training (CBT)
Multimedia CBT terminals for self-paced learning in engine room safety, high voltage safety, Python for engineering data analysis (DGS Cir 09/2022), and IMO exit exam prep.
Ready to Enroll in the Next GME Batch at AEMA?
Review B.E./B.Tech Mechanical & Naval Architecture eligibility (min 50%), English marks criteria (min 50%), DGS medical fitness standards, and intake batches (May & September).
GME Syllabus
The Course Curriculum for the “One year Marine Engineering Course (8 Months Training ashore & 4 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 a Engine watch”.
Please click here for downloading the detailed teaching syllabus.
GME Syllabus – Semester I
| Sr. No. | Subject Code | Subject Name | Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T 101 | Internal Combustion Engine | 69 |
| 2 | T 102 | Naval Architecture | 70 |
| 3 | T 103 | Ship Construction | 50 |
| 4 | T 104 | Basic Electricals | 50 |
| 5 | T 105 | Engineering Drawing | 08 |
| 6 | T 106 | Marine Auxillaries 1 | 50 |
| 7 | T 107 | Workshop Theory & W/S Safety | 54 |
| Theory Total Hours | 351 | ||
| 1 | WS 1 | Machine Shop | 35 |
| 2 | WS 2 | Welding Shop | 35 |
| 3 | WS 3 | Gas Shop | 35 |
| 4 | WS 4 | Fitting Shop | 35 |
| 5 | WS 5 | Chemistry Lab | 18 |
| 6 | WS 6 | Mechanics Lab | 18 |
| Practical’s Total Hours | 176 |
GME Syllabus – Semester II
| Sr. No. | Subject Code | Subject Name | Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T 201 | Watchkeeping and ERM | 30 |
| 2 | T 202 | Leadership and Teambuilding | 30 |
| 3 | T 203 | Marine Boilers | 38 |
| 4 | T 204 | Electrical and Electronic Engg | 56 |
| 5 | T 205 | Control Engineering | 37 |
| 6 | T 206 | Marine Auxillaries 2 | 50 |
| 7 | T 207 | ISM/ISO/Internation Rules | 35 |
| 8 | T 208 | MARPOL | 25 |
| 9 | T 209 | Workshop Theory | 20 |
| 10 | T 210 | LSA & Fire Safety | 25 |
| 11 | T 211 | RPSL & Articles of Agreement | 3 |
| Theory Total Hours | 351 | ||
| 1 | WS 1 | Marine ICE W/S | 35 |
| 2 | WS 2 | Marine Aux W/S | 35 |
| 3 | WS 3 | Measurements W/S | 18 |
| 4 | WS 4 | Electrical Lab | 18 |
| 5 | WS 5 | Control Lab | 18 |
| 6 | WS 6 | Pneumatic Lab | 18 |
| 7 | WS 7 | Advanced W/S | 18 |
| 8 | WS 8 | Hydraulic W/S | 18 |
| 9 | WS 9 | Seamanship W/S | 10 |
| Practical’s Total Hours | 188 |
Current GME Batches
GME 45 (May 2025) – Course started on 01st May 2025 with a batch strength of 40 cadets. Please click here to download the list of the current cadets.
GME 46 (Sep 2025) – Course started on 01st September 2025 with a batch strength of 80 cadets. Please click here to download the list of the current cadets.
