Engine Officer Of Watch

Engine Officer Of Watch

About This Course

Beginning your maritime adventure as an Engineer Officer of the Watch opens wide range of opportunities at sea.

The EOOW course by SMEs integrates deep technical knowledge with practical application, where academics and workshops are conducted under one roof.

Students acquire maritime engineering ideas, ship operations, and safety procedures, hence laying the foundation for becoming an internationally certified marine engineer.


We assist students in obtaining a Letter of Acceptance from our partner South Shields Marine School (SSMS), UK so verifying their eligibility to enrol in the EOOW course and begin the UK COC path.

24 Months of sea time along with sea service testimonials and watch keeping certificate. Checklist for LOA ( Letter of Acceptance)

  • Current Passport first page and last page in pdf format
  • ENG 1/ Medical Certificate dg approved medical in one pdf format
  • Indian CDC first page stamp pages,last address page in one pdf format
  • Watch Keeping Certificate III-4 in one pdf format
  • COP Copy III-5 in one pdf format (not mandatory)
  • PST,FPFF,PSSR,EFA Certificate in one pdf format
  • Ship Security Certificate in one pdf format
  • SEA TESTIMONIALS recent saling - older sailing in one pdf format
  • Pancard
A major development for academic eligibility, we help students compile and submit:

  • Academic records—10th, 12th, graduation
  • Degree certificates—B.E./B.Tech/ B.Marine
  • Degree Certificates and Semester wise mark sheets
  • Copies of passports

Usually, NARIC processing takes six to eight weeks.
  • Indian CDC.
  • Passport Copy.
  • Testimonials of Sea Service
  • LOA letter

This paper assures a smooth entrance for the Distance Learning Package (DLP) courses required for academic advancement.
The programs run for six months, where the first two months are preparatory coaching for IAMI Science A & B and Control Engineering.
Our program have one month of workshop skill test module, meaning, three months training would be inhouse in India, and the rest three months there will be an on-ground training at SSMS, UK.
The program runs in two separate stages:

Phase 1:
Three months of academic coaching at SME, Navi Mumbai.
Phase 2:
Final exams, simulator sessions, and three months of practical training at SSMS, UK.

A mix of theory and practical marine training guarantees that certified candidates are ship-ready and prepared to onboard ocean.
  • Science A
    • Applied Mechanics
    • Naval Architecture
  • Science B
    • Hydrostatics
    • Electro Technology
    • Applied Heat
  • Control Engineering
We curate the above academic framework to equip marine engineers with technical skills essential for onboard operations.
As part of the EOOW certification, candidates must complete mandatory short courses like

  • HELM (Operational Level)
  • High Voltage (Operational Level)
  • Tanker Endorsements (Oil/Chemical/Gas) (Basic / Advanced)
  • Medical First Aid (MFA)
  • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (PSC & RB)
  • NOE Form – MSF 4275
  • Current Passport color print (1st and last page)
  • 2 photos
  • Engine Rating Watch-Keeping Certificate (original)
  • Certificate of Proficiency (COP) (original) [Optional]
  • LOA (original)
  • Latest Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)
  • (old and new, if both are available) (original)
  • Sea Service Testimonials (Originals as per record mentioned on TRB) (original)
  • Sea Service Testimonials (old Originals) (original)
  • EFA (old/basic to all refresher) (original)
  • PSSR (old/basic to all refresher) (original)
  • PST (old/basic to all refresher) (original)
  • FPFF (old/basic to all refresher) (original)
  • Valid Medical Fitness Certificate (DGS approved) (original: - ILO 1st page, Annex IV and Annex V)
  • TAR Book

With all these documents, we assist you throughout the process, ensuring MCA approval for your exams.
  • Course Completion Certificates (Science A , Science B and Control Engineering)
  • Passport Copy
  • IAMI Application Form.
  • CDC copy
  • LOA letter
Upon clearing academic exams, orals, and fulfilling maritime requirements, students are awarded the EOOW UK Certificate of Competency, globally recognized for marine engineering roles. Coc Checklist for Experienced Seafarer Route (III/1)

  • CoC application Form MSF 4275
  • Passport Notarized Copy
  • Letter of initial assessment (LIA)
  • IAMI Science A pass result
  • IAMI Science B pass result
  • IAMI control engineering pass result
  • IAMI Motor and General pass result
  • NOE Email for orals Passing
  • MNTB workshop skill certificate issued by SSMS only for phase 2
  • Personal survival Certificate (PST)
  • Fire prevention and firefighting certificate (FPFF)
  • MCA approved Advanced firefighting certificate (AFF)
  • MCA approved Medical first aid certificate (MFA)
  • MCA approved PSCRB certificate
  • MCA approved HELM certificate (operational level)
  • MCA approved High voltage (operational level)
  • CDC Copy
  • DGS approved valid Medical fitness certificate
  • ALL Expire STCW Certificates
SME's experienced and knowledgeable staff offers complete assistance for the UK student visa application, maintenance fund preparation, visa interviews, and staycation support in the UK.