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South Shields Marine School is approved by the MCA for the experienced ETO Route with assessment and study in the UK.
A requirement for a UK ETO CoC is the completion of the MNTB Electro-Technical Officer Competency Record Book. This can only be can be purchased directly from Witherby Seamanship International at: https://www.witherbyseamanship.com/electro-technical-officer-competency-record-2nd-edition.html
Part of the academic requirements for ETO CoC can be met by studying the single subject SQA Chief Engineer Electro-Technology here at the college or via distance learning. Please e-mail mlc@stc.ac.uk requesting details for ETOs or call +44 191 427 3698.
The ETO courses in the Related Courses section on the right hand side of this page can be studied here at South Shields Marine School.
The STCW Convention 1978 has been amended by the 2010 Manila Amendments and contains new training requirements for all seafarers.
Regulation III/6 introduced a Certificate of Competence (CoC) for Electro Technical Officers (ETO).
The ETO CoC was introduced to give those working in these capacities formal recognition of their technical abilities and provide an international standard which would enhance employment opportunities.
Anyone who has been serving as an ETO (or in a similar capacity) without STCW Certification can obtain the required training and certification at South Shields Marine School by completing any of the required courses from the list of ETO courses.
Full details can be obtained from the Training and Certification section of the MCA web site under STCW Manila amendments or by clicking the following link, scrolling down to ‘Electro technical officer (ETO)’ and selecting either MSF 4259 for an application form or MSN 1860 for the guidance note: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-uk-seafarer-coc-deck-and-engineer-officers
The term SETO or Senior Electro Technical Officer is not recognised by the STCW Convention.
The MCA are reviewing procedures and are not issuing NoE for SETO.
Further information can be obtained from the Training and Certification section of the MCA web site under STCW Manila amendments or by clicking the following link, scrolling down to ‘Electro technical officer (ETO)’ and selecting either MSF 4259 for an application form or MSN 1860 for the guidance note: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-uk-seafarer-coc-deck-and-engineer-officers
An ETO Frequently Asked Questions can be downloaded below
A requirement for a UK ETO CoC is the completion of the MNTB Electro-Technical Officer Competency/Training Record Book. The CRB relates to anyone serving at sea whose sea time was gained prior to 2018. This can only be can be purchased directly by the individual from Witherby Seamanship International at: https://www.witherbyseamanship.com/electro-technical-officer-competency-record-2nd-edition.html
If your sea time does not fall into this category then you can purchase your TRB through us on application for an ETO action plan.
MNTB Electro-Technical Officer Competency Record (sea time prior to 2018). https://www.witherbyseamanship.com/electro-technical-officer-competency-record-2nd-edition.html
MCA Documents (application form MSF 4259 or Merchant Shipping Notice) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-uk-seafarer-coc-deck-and-engineer-officers
To make a general enquiry, please use the form at the bottom of the page