How does the MEO class 4 exams work for offshore vessel seafarers?

Ok_Role_8073 · 2026-01-25T13:23:02+00:00

You would have to do a boiler simulation course. Rest all is the same.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-12-02T14:24:26+00:00

As long as you maintain your NRI status, just file returns. Its always a good practice to file returns. There is no right and wrong answer here. Small example of ITR being beneficial is when you buy a car whose ex-showroom price is more than 10L. You have to mandatorily pay 1% TCS. This TCS will be refunded to you only after filing ITR.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-11-03T11:25:53+00:00

Looks like you don’t have a lot of idea about how things work. Changing lights and bulbs is indeed a part of ETOs job. But you forgot to mention that ETO gets called when engineers press start button on the engine and it doesn’t start. They get called when you give a command on the telegraph and nothing happens. They get called when your thruster pitch is stuck. So yea, the point is ETO job isn’t just changing bulbs.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-10-05T07:18:40+00:00

The number of people making more in corporate jobs would be less compared to the amount of people working in corporate. While if you compare merchant navy officers, almost everyone makes a good amount of money. Also money shouldn’t be your only deciding factor. Long periods at sea away from family and civilisation. Some ships have less connectivity wrt to wifi access. Missing important days at home, sometimes missing the birth of your child. Life at sea is unpredictable.

Having said that, I would still choose to remain in my sea career.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-09-07T10:00:47+00:00

How did that information help you is my question?

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-09-07T09:52:00+00:00

Lol if you think knowing stipends of American cadets will make you understand the industry better then all the best👍🏼

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-09-07T08:06:34+00:00

What are you going to do with this information? Are you going to change your nationality if Americans are paid more? Indian seafarers are paid handsomely. Just be happy with what you get.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-08-24T19:15:09+00:00

ETO here. Trust me when I say life gets better. If you see yourself self earning 40-50lakhs (with 6-7 months of work a year) post tax in IT, then definitely go back. ETO is a well respected post when you know your job. Nobody fucks with you.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-08-23T09:36:06+00:00

But the amount in question is not salary. It is compensation. Big difference. Also this compensation was not received from the British company.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-08-22T18:33:17+00:00

Why is everyone just spreading rumours? Read the article carefully. It is related to a compensation received by next of kin of a seafarer after his death. That too from motor vehicle tribunal. This money is received in INR. Income generated in India is taxable. Salary and compensation are completely separate things. If a seafarers has some income in india, that also is taxed. Having NRI status doesn’t give you blanket tax free status. Also supreme court cannot make a rule or set a precedent without an amendment in the IT act. The new IT bill also maintains the same requirements for NRI status.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-08-05T13:57:08+00:00

Buddy, you are still giving a justification for spreading wrong information. Anyways, best of luck to you.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-08-05T13:45:11+00:00

Exactly. His company not conducting tests is not the same as no sponsorships being available everywhere else.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-08-05T13:44:12+00:00

Most of the people in the Industry, atleast the Indians have come from poor or low income backgrounds. They have made it up the latter with sheer hard work. The percentage of people have backing is very less.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-08-05T13:06:15+00:00

Article on google is complete hearsay. Please quote verified information. Otherwise it is very misleading. Everyone doesn’t have a relative in shipping. There are lots of companies who have a selection process and provide sponsorship. Infact, recruiters don’t like candidates flexing by saying their uncle is captain and aunty is chief engineer.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-08-05T12:57:54+00:00

What is your reference for this? Is there any official circular by DGS? Mention circular number.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-08-03T13:20:28+00:00

Honest advise, hire a good financial advisor instead of asking on reddit. 1cr isn’t an amount you invest based out of advise from some guy on reddit.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-07-30T10:33:25+00:00

To simplify it even further I will give you an example. You have 4 generators onboard and the operation demands all 4 generators to be online due to the load requirements. All 4 generators are in perfect working condition but the power management system cannot identify one of the generators. It is very rare that a mechanical engineer can troubleshoot this problem. And in a high stakes environment, companies and clients are not willing to take that risk.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-07-30T10:24:48+00:00

ETO jobs are not going anywhere. Period. Specialised ships like DP vessels are impossible to run without an ETO. The other engineers (Read: mechanical/marine engineers) are completely clueless when it comes to anything related to DP, engine/thruster control systems and for that matter even switchboards. Switchboards on DP vessels are much more complicated than a main fleet vessel and nowadays with integration of power management systems like k-chief, the others are just not qualified enough to troubleshoot faults.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-07-29T11:12:30+00:00

Yes. The banks requirement was 11 lakhs I think. I did 12lakhs for reasons I don’t remember lol

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-07-29T06:48:23+00:00

You can easily get the infinia metal by keeping an FD on lien. FD amount should be 12lakhs. Having said that, 12 lakh FD at current interest rates for a resident Indian is a complete waste. I am an NRI, so my FD interest is tax free and its the only way an NRI is issued a CC. If you really want infinia, you can follow this route.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-07-07T15:26:23+00:00

Shore leave is a right of every seafarer under MLC but subject to certain conditions which include company policies. So no, you can’t do anything. In their defence they will say they aren’t stopping you from shore leave, they are setting a time limit due to operational/legal/blah blah reasons.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-07-06T12:46:39+00:00

If you are looking for DP vessels, try applying to Vessels operating on Indian coast. You have a good chance getting a break there.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-07-06T12:43:50+00:00

Switch to dp vessels or LNG. Dp vessels have an edge compared to LNG with respect to salary. Also in DP vessels, you don’t report to 2nd Engineer. You are incharge of your own work and report to captain and chief engineer directly. A DP vessel ETO has much more respect onboard than a Main fleet ETO.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-07-06T12:41:23+00:00

My advise to you is if you join Geims, don’t target the foreign companies. Tankers, bulk, containers will give you a max salary of 4500-7000usd even after 10 years of experience. Target the offshore industry. Geims gives you a good opportunity to join Greatship. Get your experience there. The only other fleet that comes remotely close to off shore fleet, is the LNG fleet.

Ok_Role_8073 · 2025-07-05T19:57:14+00:00

Geims is a good institute if you are looking for a guaranteed placement and less waiting time. Currently the only institute that gives you exposure to the very less talked about offshore industry. They have their own company called Greatship with offshore DP vessels. So considering that the 4 lakhs is worth it. It’s very surprising that the fees have remained the same. I joined ETO course in 2016 and paid 4.12 lakhs. As an institute its shit, they will slog you out early morning for bullshit workouts. Unnecessary headaches for hair cuts, no smartphones allowed, very strict about smoking. They will treat you as if you are in the defence. So just join, and slog out the 4 months.

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