About This Course
Transform your marine skills and knowledge into command-level leadership with SME's Chief Engineer program. Our collaboration with South Shields Marine School, UK, allows global exposure to maritime education.
The Chief Engineer program is the final stage as a marine engineer, which opens up senior management positions along global possibilities. We at SME specialize in training experienced EOOW officers with our structured and MCA-approved management-level program.
The Chief Engineer course is meant to match your technical knowledge with worldwide management criteria, therefore equipping you for senior engine room responsibility and MCA orals.
- EOOW (III/1) certified marine engineers
- Mechanical and Marine Engineering graduates
- Engineers with 12 to 18 months of sea service post-EOOW
Our academic collaboration with South Shields Marine School (SSMS), UK, supports the Chief Engineer path, which is offered through a blended learning format (India + UK).
SSMS, UK (3 Months)
SSMS, UK (3 Months)
- A six-week intensive EK General & Motor Course
- SQA and Orals preparation & exams
- Advanced STCW course (AFF, MFA, PSCRB, HELM-M, High Voltage)
For NOE, DLP & Visa Support:
- Passport (1st and last page, notarized)
- EOOW UK COC
- CDC Copy
- Sea Service Testimonials
- STCW Course Certificates (EFA, FPFF, PST, PSSR, MFA, PSCRB, AFF, HELM-M)
- Academic Degree & Marksheet (B.E./B.Tech)
- NARIC Statement of Comparability
- PAN (linked with Aadhaar)
Students are provided with the UK MCA Class II Certificate of Competency upon successful conclusion, therefore qualifying them to work as Chief Engineer (III/2) aboard ships all around. This certificate provides access to:
- Senior leadership shipping
- Offshore engineering positions
- Oil & gas sector placements
- Maritime education and training roles
We guide you through every step from -
- Visa file preparation
- Maintenance fund planning
- Affidavits & cover letters
- Booking UK accommodations
- Pre-departure checklist & travel
