To obtain a certificate of competency as Chief Engineer Officer <750kW—
| (a) | a candidate holding a certificate of proficiency as Engineering Officer of the Watch (<750kW) shall— |
| (i) | have completed at least 12 months approved sea service on ships of 350 kW propulsion power or more; and |
| (ii) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate; |
| (b) | a candidate holding a certificate of competency as chief engineer (<750 kW Port Operations) shall— |
| (i) | have completed at least six months approved sea service on ships of 350 kW propulsion power or more; and |
| (ii) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate. |
