M.S. Notice 8 of 2007
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No:ENG/EXAM-17(9)/99 |
Dated:
May 24,
2007 |
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Subject:
Restructuring of 4 years Degree Course and training requirement
at MERI,
Kolkata, affiliated to Jadhavpur University |
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Marine Engineering & Research Institute (MERI), Kolkata, the premier Marine Engineering Institute conducting 4 years B.E. degree course affiliated to the University of Jadhavpur, Kolkata and approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, has been identified for implementing new training programme to impart a structured embedded training on board ships in conformity with the requirement of STCW 95, during the 4 year degree programme. 2. An Expert Committee was set up by the MERI, Kolkata and the University of Jadhavpur for restructuring the course contents. Based on the satisfactory report of the Expert Committee, the Vice Chancellor of Jadhavpur University has agreed for the proposed restructuring of the syllabus in concurrence with the Directorate. 3. Under the new scheme the syllabus and curriculam have been designed to impart a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental engineering sciences. It is expected that each trainee cadet shall complete their theoretical and basic training by the end of the 6th semester. The cadets after completing their 6th semester would be eligible for proceeding to sea for six months practical afloat training on board ships and they will return to the campus for continuing their 8th semester. 4. The candidates are required to satisfactorily complete 4 basic training courses before proceeding to sea. 5. Shipping companies are required to ensure that cadets have the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills and the same recorded in the on board “Training and Assessment Record” book and duly endorsed by Chief Engineer Officer. 6. After successful completion of 8th semester and award of the degree by the Jadhavpur University, and as required under Section M-III/1 of Chapter III of Maritime Education, Training and Assessment (META) Manual Volume I, the candidate will be eligible for MEO Class IV, Part ‘A’ exemption and subsequently will also be eligible to sit for MEO Class IV Part ‘B’ written and oral examination in all functions. Candidates are exempted from attending MEO Class IV preparatory course. 7. The Principal Officers are hereby requested to expedite the issue of CDC to the candidates through respective Shipping Masters so that the candidate can join the ship without any delay.
This issues with the approval of the Chief Examiner of Engineers. |
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