Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) Engineer Officer Class 2 (Second Engineer) CoC Requirements (General, Sea Service and STCW)

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) Certificate of Competency Engineer Officer Class 2 entitles the holder to serve in machinery spaces as - officer in charge of a watch, irrespective of propulsion power; second engineer officer, irrespective of propulsion power; and chief engineer officer on ships with propulsion power of up to 750 kW and fishing vessels with propulsion power of up to 3,000 kW.
Holders of the Certificate of Competency Engineer Officer Class 2 who have 24 months of seagoing service as engineer officer, may serve as chief engineer officer on ships with propulsion power of up to 3,000 kW and on fishing vessels irrespective of propulsion power.
Second Engineer officer is the engineer officer next in rank to the chief engineer officer and upon whom the responsibility for the mechanical propulsion and the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and Electrical installations on board the ship will fall in the event of the incapacity of the chief engineer officer.
- Engineer Officer General Requirements
- Engineer Officer Class 2 Requirements
- STCW Certificate Requirements

This qualification enables you to work as Engineer Class 2 officer in charge of a watch any propulsion power, second engineer unlimied, and chief engineer 750 kW
General Requirements for Engineer Officer Class 2
- Age: 18 years
- Documented seagoing service and education in accordance with the relevant certificate class
- A valid medical certificate for employees on ships
- Competence shall be assessed by an assessor
Norwegian Engineer Officer Class 2 Requirements
The NMA Certificate of Competency Engineer Officer Class 2 entitles the holder to work as:
- Officer in charge of a watch, irrespective of propulsion power
- Second engineer officer, irrespective of propulsion power
- Chief engineer officer on ships with propulsion power of up to 750 kW
Education and Training Requirements
- In order to be issued with the Certificate of Competency Engineer Officer Class 2, completed education and a passed exam covering the areas of Annex IV table A-III/2.
Norway Engineer Officer Class 2 Sea Service Requirements
- At least 12 months of seagoing service as engineer officer is required in addition to all the requirements of Engineer Officer Class 4
Engineer Officer Class 2 STCW Certificate Requirements

Table: NMA Engineer Officer Class 2 STCW certificates - Refer: STCW Code
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