Electro-technical officer certificate (STCW III/6)

1 What it covers

Certificate of Competency – Electro-Technical Officer, 750 kW or more (STCW III/6) certifies competence in the named capacity within the limitations stated on the certificate. It is needed by electro-technical officers on ships with propulsion machinery of 750 kW or more. Validity: as issued; competence shown every 5 years.^1–5

2 What it consists of

The certificate requirements include training in: Basic Safety Training STCW VI/1Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats STCW VI/2Advanced Fire Fighting STCW VI/3Medical First Aid STCW VI/4^3,6,7

The standard of competence is set by table A-III/6 of the Code.^1–3

3 Validity and renewal

Document validity. The expiry date, if the issuing system sets one, is shown on the document itself. This reference does not calculate personal expiry dates.

Maintaining competence. To continue serving at sea, the holder revalidates the certificate at intervals not exceeding 5 years, showing medical fitness and continued professional competence.^4,5

4 Which positions

The need follows from the ship and the duties on board, not from the title of the position. In this reference the document appears in the requirements of these positions:

• Chief ETO
• Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)

5 Names in 49 countries

How national systems name this document. The original name is given where the source has it; the English name is our editorial rendering.

"Related document" is a national document of its own system that relates to this type but is not automatically equal to it.

6 Frequently asked questions