What are the requirements for the replacement of the certificate of competency of the chief engineer above 3000 kilowatts?

What are the requirements for the replacement of the certificate of competency of the chief engineer above 3000 kilowatts?

According to the Rules for Competency Examination, Assessment and Certification of Chief Engineers, Engineers and Electricians of People's Republic of China (PRC) and China Maritime Safety Administration, the qualification requirements for the replacement of competency certificates for chief engineers above 3000 kW are as follows:

To apply for the certificate of competency of the chief engineer above 3000 kilowatts, one should have 24 months' experience as the chief engineer on a ship of the corresponding class, including 0/2 months' experience as the chief mate or chief engineer on a ship of the corresponding class.

A valid application for the certificate of competency for the chief engineer of 3000 kW or above shall have the experience of being the chief engineer 12 months on a ship of the corresponding class, including the experience of being the first mate or chief engineer for 6 months on a ship of the corresponding class.

To sum up, the replacement of the certificate of competency for the chief engineer above 3000 kW requires corresponding maritime service qualifications, including the experience of being the chief engineer, chief mate or engineer on a ship of the corresponding class.

Legal basis:

Article 21 of the Rules for Competency Examination, Evaluation and Certification of Chief Engineers, Engineers and Electricians issued by People's Republic of China (PRC) and China Maritime Safety Administration stipulates: "An applicant for a certificate of competency for chief engineers of over 3,000 kilowatts shall have 24 months' experience as chief engineer of a ship of the corresponding class, including 12 months' experience as chief officer of a ship of the corresponding class."

Article 22 of the Rules for Competency Examination, Evaluation and Certification of Chief Engineers, Engineers and Electricians issued by People's Republic of China (PRC) and China Maritime Safety Administration stipulates: "Those who apply for a certificate of competency of chief engineers above 3,000 kilowatts shall have the experience of being the chief engineer 12 months on a ship of the corresponding class, including the experience of being the first mate or chief engineer for 6 months on a ship of the corresponding class."