Adult education and lifelong learning

ETO STCW III/6 training

Type of education
ETO training
Duration
190 hours
A maritime simulator for practical training

About the programme

Special training programme for electro-technical officers STCW III/6 (ETO), in accordance with the Regulations on Seafarers' Ranks and Certificates of Competency (Official Gazette, NN 130/13, 45/14, 124/15).

The training programme lasts 190 hours and is intended for all electrical and electronics technicians whose education did not cover the content specified in the programme in Part A, STCW III/6 of the Regulations. In such cases, seafarers are required to complete special training for electro-technical officers.

Price

The cost of ETO training is EUR 1,950.

Requirements for obtaining the certificate of competency for an electro-technical officer under STCW III/6

  • at least 18 years of age
  • completion of at least 3 years of electrical engineering secondary education, with at least 36 months of seagoing service as an electro-technical officer or ship's electrician in the engine room of a ship with main propulsion machinery of 750 kW or more OR
  • completion of 4 years of electrical engineering secondary education OR
  • completion of an undergraduate university degree in electrical engineering
  • at least 6 months of seagoing service as an electro-technical cadet, ship's electrician or assistant electrician in the engine room of a ship with main propulsion machinery of 750 kW or more
  • medical fitness certificate
  • passed examination for electro-technical officer

Training programmes (maritime certificates)

CodeName
D2
  • Elementary First Aid
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
  • Personal Survival Techniques
  • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
D12Advanced Fire Fighting
D17Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats
D19Medical First Aid
D47ALeadership, Crew Management and Improving Teamwork on Board: Management Level
D48Prevention of pollution of the marine environment
ETRShip's electrician STCW III/7 (subject to 12 months of seagoing service as a ship's electrician or a training record book)

ETO training content

  • Marine electrical power engineering: 80 hours
  • Marine automation: 60 hours
  • Marine mechanical engineering: 50 hours

Documents required for enrolment

  • a copy of your identity card
  • an occupational health medical certificate confirming fitness to carry out the work
  • original secondary school leaving certificate OR university degree certificate
  • certificates
  • seaman's book

If you do not hold some of the certificates listed above, you can obtain them at our SSM training centre during your ETO training.

Accommodation during the training can be arranged on request.

Explore the facilities and equipment used for part of the training: virtual tours.

Accreditations, memberships and partners

  • Republic of Croatia: Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure
  • Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia
  • ZUOO: Association of Adult Education Institutions of the Republic of Croatia
  • HGK: Croatian Chamber of Economy
  • SIQ: ISO 9001, Q-2060
  • Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education
  • European Union: European Social Fund, Efficient Human Resources
  • HUP: Croatian Employers' Association
  • Official Partner: European Vocational Skills Week
  • SSM United logo
  • DNV: Quality System Certification ISO 9001
  • Croatian Quality: Croatian Quality
  • Development of the Quality Assurance System in Adult Education
  • IQNet: Certified Management System
  • TOLES Legal: Official Examination Centre