Guidance

General Engineering Science Written Examination Syllabuses

The written examination syllabuses for General Engineering Science (GES).

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This guidance provides information and outlines the core engineering and mathematics knowledge required for restricted, management level Certificates of Competency (STCW III/2 and III/3). The MCA General Engineering Science examinations are currently delegated to the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI).

This is guidance to all Owners, Masters, Officers, Ratings and those concerned with maritime training. This guidance should be read with with MSN 1857 - Amendment 1MSN 1904 and replaces the syllabus published on UK seafarer careers: Training provision, information and examination syllabuses. This replacement has been made for formatting and accessibility purposes only, no content has been amended during this move.

Please send any feedback to exams@mcga.gov.uk.

Published 1 July 2021