Small Vessel Chief Engineer - Statutory and Operational Requirements

About this course

This course forms part of the new chief engineer officer qualification for small vessels less than 9000kW and less than 3,000 GT (unlimited area).

This certification now covers new and experienced crew who wish to move into the small vessel environment as engineers. A CoC gained through this route will be transferable between the following industries:

• Fishing vessels
• Superyachts
• Tugs
• Workboats
• Standby
• Seismic survey
• Oceanographic research vessels
• Government patrol vessels

Further information about this new pathway can be found in MIN 524.

Course content

This course covers international conventions (SOLAS / ISM / ISPS / STCW / MARPOL), International Labour Organisation, load line, Maritime nad Coastguard Agency, classification societies, planned maintenance systems, voyage planning, emergencies, surveys and dry-docking.

Pre-course preparation

This course is based on lecturer led learning and revision, followed by an exam on the afternoon of the final day. A full set of study notes is provided on application and six weeks’ preparatory study must be undertaken before starting the course

On application, you will receive a website link and an access code - this will give you access to our teaching packs. These include course notes, past questions and other teaching materials which can be downloaded as a pdf for easy reading on laptops and mobile devices.

We strongly recommend you undertake at least six weeks' pre-study of our teaching packs before starting the course. Your week with us is essentially a revision week before the exam on the Friday.

Course delivery location - Southampton

This course is delivered from Solent University's main East Park Terrace campus in Southampton city centre. Please refer to your joining instructions for information on where to report when you arrive. 

Southampton city centre map

Getting to Solent University

Online bookings will be confirmed with joining information within one working day of the booking being made. Confirmation of payment should be received in the normal way.

Please ensure you follow the booking process and do not enter payment details more than once, unless you are booking more than one course. If you experience any issues, please email warsash.admissions@solent.ac.uk.

Your joining instructions will tell you which campus your training will take place at - please read carefully and take note.