RO - Qualification of personnel involved in RO activities

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Staff entry requirements

General

Personnel newly employed, except support staff, shall satisfy the criteria given in the related management procedure.Educational background is as a minimum:

  • a degree or equivalent qualifications from a tertiary institution recognised within a relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum two years' program).

  • or relevant qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant sea-going experience as a certified ship officer.

Support staff, typically RO Administrative, must have an education commensurate with the tasks she/he is authorized to perform.The educational background and the professional experience prior to joining Recognised Organisation (RO) and/or during employment at Recognised Organisation (RO) are to be recorded.The records are maintained using the available tool (Qualif Database).

RO Surveyor qualification grid and training requirements

RO Surveyor qualification grid

The RO Surveyor qualification grid is shown in the Database Qualification. It is a matrix which includes:

  • A qualification for the certification scheme (Classification, Statutory, EU RO MR, MED, UK marine equipment)

  • A qualification for survey by technical area and product family.

Nota: The qualification for certification scheme RO UK Marine equipment can only be granted to RO surveyors, who are already qualified for RO MED certification scheme.

Each box of the grid is corresponding to a qualification.Some qualifications are grouped together based on the principle that the most complex qualifies for the less complex.Where type approval and product surveys are not separated in two columns, they are considered strictly equivalent.Where type approval and product surveys are separated in two columns, type approval survey gives equivalence for product survey but not vice-versa.

RO Surveyor who is witnessing type test is to hold the corresponding type approval and product survey qualification. RO Surveyor who is performing a survey and is witnessing production test is to hold the corresponding product survey qualification or the MPA approval Surveyor qualification. For MED & UK, he is to be MED & UK qualified in addition. If RO surveyor is not attending to type test nor to production test but still in charge of coordination, he is only to pass the theoretical training, as detailed in Annex A1.

As part of contract review, it is local manager’s duty to ensure that the surveyor in charge of the request management holds the required qualification.

RO Surveyor training requirements

The training is to ensure that familiarization with rules, technical standards, statutory regulations, procedures, instructions and reporting tools is sufficient for the areas of activity.A training plan covering both theoretical and practical training is to be defined by the management for each trainee taking into account the educational background and the professional experience as well as the qualifications already granted for other marine activities Ships in Service, New Construction (SAY) or Plan Approval (LPO).Additions or reductions in the individual training plans with regards to training requirements shall be documented.The global training package includes theoretical training covering general and specialised training plus selected technical training for major equipment and materials, and practical training.

Theoretical training requirement

The theoretical training modules required for the qualification grid are detailed in annex A1.The training modules to be passed in e-learning are made available on the database Success factors / MyLearning using Recognised Organisation (RO) access. When exam criteria of 70% is satisfied, an e-learning session is automatically recorded in Qualif database under e-learning tab. Corresponding RO grid box then moves from Red to Green at D+1, therefore application for upgrade should only be triggered when box is green.

The training modules to be passed in class room are to be recorded in Qualif database web site https://qualif-marine.bureauveritas.com using Recognised Organisation (RO) credentials.For RO01, RO02 & RO03 modules,they can be presented either by RO manager or by deputy RO Manager or in a RTC using the last updated materials available in EMC Share point. For RO24, RO25, RO26, RO27 & RO28 modules, they are to be passed in a RTC and the corresponding preliminary e-learning (RO24a, RO25a, RO26a, RO27a & RO28a) is to be passed on the database Success factors / MyLearning beforehand.

In addition:

  • After the "Classroom" teaching, the RO Trainee must pass the RO exam made available by RO manager or by deputy RO Manager on the database Qualification - web site https://qualif-marine.bureauveritas.com and satisfy criteria of 70%.

  • When criteria of 70% is satisfied, RO manager or deputy RO manager can generate the RO Training attestation proving the satisfactory completion of this "Classroom" training.

Practical training requirement

A tutor is to be designated by the RO local management. The tutor must be a qualified surveyor for the surveys to be tutored.Where the RO Local Office does not have the required qualified resources for tutoring, the relevant RO Local Manager may ask for support from the nearest RO Local Office (close or within the Recognised Organisation (RO) M&O Zone). DO-EMC must be consulted. Under specific conditions, a qualified MPA Unit Approval Surveyor can be appointed as tutor.

The tutoring period is to be adapted to the individual's need. A training log is to be drawn up at local level using the relevant ‘Practical training log’ template given in the attached files and is to be attached to the ‘Evaluation Report of Qualifying Survey.The tutoring period is to be concluded by qualifying survey which should be performed after sufficient practical training (not less than 1).

While the tutoring period can overlap the theoretical training period, each qualifying survey has to be conducted after completion of each required theoretical training.

When survey is performed by a RO trainee surveyor, relevant records are to be maintained in the certification file in “Veristar New Building” module of VPM tool. In “Other information” field of certification section, following information is to be filled in: “Survey has been performed by [Name of the RO trainee surveyor] as RO trainee surveyor under the supervision of [Name of the tutor]”. This information is not to be reflected in the Product certificate.

The qualifying surveys required in order to cover the qualification grid are detailed in the tables given in attached document, refer to document “Practical training equivalence tables”.The qualifying surveys are to be evaluated using the format given in the attached documents, refer to document “Evaluation_Qualifying_Survey_or_Audit.doc “ or “Alternative_Evaluation_Qualifying_Survey.doc” (in the case of MPA Unit Approval Surveyor supervision).

Training records

For each surveyor, the following records are to be maintained in the database Qualification :

  • Evidence of theoretical training completed (attestations),

  • Evidence of practical training completed (practical training log and evaluation reports of qualifiying survey).

Equivalences

Equivalences and or waivers to the above may be granted upon a case by case review by EMC in case of surveyors previously qualified by another IACS member.

RO Auditor qualification grid and training requirements

RO Auditor qualification grid

The RO Auditor qualification grid is shown in the Database Qualification. It is a matrix which includes:

  • A qualification for types of audits (Mode II, Mode I, EU MR PQA, MED Module D and E, UK Module D and E),

  • A qualification as senior auditor (MED Module D and E, UK Module D and E).

Nota: The qualification for certification scheme RO UK Marine equipment can only be granted to RO auditors who are already qualified for RO MED certification scheme.

Each box of the grid is corresponding to a qualification.

RO Auditor training requirements

A training plan covering both theoretical and practical training is to be defined by the management for each trainee taking into account the educational background and the professional experience as well as the possible qualifications already granted for other activities. Additions or reductions in the individual training plans with regards to training requirements shall be documented.

Theoretical training requirement

The theoretical training modules required for the qualification grid are :

  • General modules B1a, B2a, B2b, B3, T1a, T5 which to be passed in e-learning on the Recognised Organisation (RO) database Success factors / MyLearning using Recognised Organisation (RO) credentials. When exam criteria of 70% is satisfied, an e-learning session is automatically recorded in Qualif database.

  • RO Auditor for companies recognition (Mode II): RO01 (SMS117)

  • RO Auditor for alternative survey scheme (Mode I):

    • RO01 (SMS117)

    • IRCA registered training course for Quality Management System (QMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor

  • RO Auditor for EU RO Mutual Recognition Production Quality Assurance (EU RO MR PQA):

    • RO03 (SMS119)

    • IRCA registered training course for Quality Management System (QMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor

  • RO Auditor for MED Modules D and E:

    • RO02a (SMS118 Part 1) required

    • IRCA registered training course for Quality Management System (QMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor

  • RO Auditor for UK Modules D and E:

    • RO02b (SMS118 Part 2) required

    • IRCA registered training course for Quality Management System (QMS) Auditor/Lead Audito

  • IRCA registered training course "QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor" available in your country or area can be searched on the IRCA website.

  • RO01 (SMS117), RO02 (SMS118) and RO03 (SMS119) are to be performed in class rooms as per §2.2.1.

For RO01, RO02 & RO03 modules, they can be presented either by RO manager or by deputy RO Manager or in a RTC.

In addition:

  • After the "Classroom" teaching, the RO Trainee must pass RO exam made available by RO manager or by deputy RO Manager on the database Qualification - web site https://qualif-marine.bureauveritas.com and satisfy criteria of 70%.

  • When criteria of 70% is satisfied, the RO Trainee can get automatically the required RO Training attestation proving the satisfactory completion of this "Classroom" training.

Practical training requirement

A tutor is to be designated by the RO local management.The tutor must be a qualified auditor for the type of audit to be tutored and a qualified RO surveyor for product survey of the item concerned.

Where the RO Local Office does not have the required qualified resources for tutoring, the relevant RO Local Manager may ask for support from the nearest RO Local Office (close or within the Recognised Organisation (RO) M&O Zone). DO-EMC must be consulted.

The tutoring period is to be adapted to the individual's need. A training log is to drawn up at local level using the relevant ‘Practical training log’ template given in the attached files and is to be attached to the ‘Evaluation Report of Qualifying Audit.The tutoring period is to be concluded by qualifying audit which should be performed after sufficient practical training (not less than 1).While the tutoring period can overlap the theoretical training period, the qualifying audits have to be conducted after completion of the theoretical training.The qualifying audits required in order to cover the qualification grid are given in the following table :

RO Auditor - Requirements for qualifying audits
Table to be read line per lineRange of validity based on QA performed
 Mode IIEU RO MR PQAMode IMED D or EUK D or E
Qualifying audit (QA) performed
1 QA for mode II recognitionQAnot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
1 QA for EU RO MR PQAcoveredQAnot coverednot coverednot covered
1 QA for Mode I recognitioncoveredcoveredQAnot coverednot covered
1 QA for MED Module D or EcoveredcoveredcoveredQAcovered
1 QA for UK Module D or Ecoverednot coveredcoverednot coveredQA

Where equivalence is permitted, this is subject to the completion of the corresponding RO theoretical trainings modules.

When audit is performed by a RO trainee auditor, relevant records are to be maintained in the audit file within “Compagnies Recognition” module of VPM tool. RO trainee auditor is to be recorded as Lead Auditor & tutor as auditor in the audit data. When the trainee RO auditor does not have a ‘RO auditor’ access in VPM (first qualification request), the tutor must be registered as lead auditor in VPM REC and the trainee RO auditor must be identified as Lead auditor in the audit documents (audit plan, audit report and checklist) and the tutor as auditor (supervisor). In “Remarks” field of “Compagnies Recognition” module, following information is to be filled in: “[Lead Auditor [NAME] is RO trainee auditor]”. Name of Lead Auditor & auditor are to be mentioned in the assessment report given in attached documents. “RO trainee auditor” status is not to be mentioned in the assessment report or any document issued to the manufacturer.

The qualifying audits are to be evaluated using the format given in attached file : “Evaluation_Qualifying_Survey_or_Audit.doc “

RO MED senior auditor qualification requirements

The criteria to be qualified as a RO MED senior auditor are:

  • to be qualified as a RO MED auditor for 4 years or more,

  • to have carried out MED audits on a regular basis for 4 years or more.

The upgrade of existing qualifications as of September 2016 is treated by DO-EMC based on these criteria.The records for subsequent qualifications of RO MED senior auditors are kept in the database Qualification. The list of RO MED senior auditors is updated by DO-EMC on a case by case approach based on the demands received from RO local Offices.

RO UK marine equipment senior auditor qualification requirements

The criteria to be qualified as a RO UK Marine Equipment senior auditor are:

  • Equivalence with qualification as RO MED senior auditor, or

  • Both below requirements :

    • to be qualified as a RO UK marine equipment auditor for 4 years or more, and

    • to have carried out UK Module D or E audits on a regular basis for 4 years or more.

Training records

For each auditor, the following records are to be maintained in the database Qualification :

  • Evidence of theoretical training completed (attestations),

  • Evidence of practical training completed (practical training log and evaluation reports of qualifiying audits).

Equivalences

Equivalences and or waivers to the above may be granted upon a case by case review by EMC in case of auditors previously qualified by another IACS member.

MPA UNIT Approval surveyor qualification grid and training requirements

MPA Unit Approval Surveyor qualification grid

The MPA Unit Approval Surveyor qualification grid is shown in the Database Qualification. It is a matrix which includes:

  • A qualification for the certification scheme (Classification, Statutory, EU RO MR, MED, UK marine equipment),

  • A qualification for MPA by product family.

Nota: The qualification for certification scheme RO UK Marine equipment can only be granted to MPA Surveyors who are already qualified for RO MED certification scheme.

Each box of the grid is corresponding to a qualification.

MPA Unit Approval Surveyor training requirements

The training is to ensure that familiarization with rules, technical standards, statutory regulations, procedures, instructions and reporting tools is sufficient for the areas of activity.A training plan covering both theoretical and practical training is to be defined by the management for each trainee taking into account the educational background and the professional experience as well as the qualifications already granted for LPO. LPO qualification is regarded as a pre-qualification requirement for some product families as detailed in theoretical training article.Additions or reductions in the individual training plans with regards to training requirements shall be documented.

Theoretical training or pre-qualification requirement

The theoretical training modules and/or the pre-qualification requirements for the qualification grid are detailed in annex A2. RO series training modules to be passed are available in e-learning on the Recognised Organisation (RO) database Success factors / MyLearning using Recognised Organisation (RO) credentials. When exam criteria of 70% is satisfied, an e-learning session is automatically recorded in Qualif database.

The training modules to be passed in class room are to be recorded in Qualif database web site https://qualif-marine.bureauveritas.com using Recognised Organisation (RO) credentials.

They have to be presented by DO-EMC trainer using the last updated materials available in EMC Share point.

In addition :

  • After the "Classroom" teaching, the MPA Unit Approval Trainee must pass the exam made available by DO-EMC trainer on the database Qualification - web site https://qualif-marine.bureauveritas.com and satisfy criteria of 70%.

  • When criteria of 70% is satisfied, DO-EMC trainer can generate the training attestation proving the satisfactory completion of this "Classroom" training.

For other modules, the competence gained is verified through the system used for that modules.

Practical training requirement

A tutor is to be designated by the MPA Unit management. The tutor must be a qualified MPA Unit Approval Surveyor for the product family to be tutored.

Where the MPA Unit does not have the required qualified resources for tutoring, the relevant MPA Unit Manager may ask for support from another MPA Unit. DO-EMC must be consulted.

The tutoring period is to be adapted to the individual's need. A training log is to be drawn up at local level using the relevant ‘Practical training log’ template given in the attached files and is to be attached to the ‘Evaluation Report of Qualifying File.The tutoring period is to be concluded by qualifying file which should be performed after sufficient practical training (not less than 1).While the tutoring period can overlap the theoretical training period, each qualifying file has to be assessed after completion of each required theoretical training.A minimum of one qualifying file is normally required for each product family. In some cases, a qualifying file for a complex equipment may be used to cover qualification for other equipment of the same nature in agreement with DO-EMC.The qualifying files are to be evaluated using the format given in attached documents.

Training records

For each surveyor, the following records are to be maintained in the database Qualification :

  • Evidence of theoretical training completed (attestations),

  • Evidence of practical training completed (practical training log and evaluation reports of qualifiying files).

Qualification workflow

RO Surveyors and RO Auditors

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Surveyors/auditors

MPA Unit Approval surveyors

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Approval surveyors

ACTIVITY MONITORING OF RO SURVEYORS AND RO AUDITORS - MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATION

Activity monitoring of RO Surveyors and selection of job monitored

An activity monitoring on the field is to be carried out at least once every other calendar year for RO Surveyors.

Note: Meaning of ‘’once every other calendar year’’ is: when last activity monitoring is carried out at any� date in year N, next activity monitoring is to be carried out latest 31st December of the year N+2.

For newly recruited RO surveyors, activity monitoring is to be carried out within one (1) year of the initial validation of qualification.

Note: If initial qualification was validated on 15 July 2026, next activity monitoring will be due before 15 July 2027.

Alerts are communicated by Qualif Database to inform the RO surveyor and the RO local manager of the due date.

The monitor designated by the local management to make the monitoring is to be a qualified RO surveyor for the survey monitored.

Alternatively a specialist (i.e. an individual with appropriate knowledge and experience) from the relevant department in the activity being monitored, who is designated by DO-EMC or by the local management with DO-EMC agreement, can also carry out the Activity Monitoring.

The job selected for the activity monitoring shall be representative of the work of the RO surveyor being monitored and therefore being sufficient to enable the monitor to effectively assess the performance of the RO surveyor against his/her RO Qualification grid.

The checklist to be used by the monitor is given in the attached document “Activity monitoring checklist - surveyor - January 2012.doc᾿.

The activity monitoring report the monitoring of quality of services procedure is to be filled up in Qualif database and the filled up checklist is to be attached in the Qualif database.

Activity monitoring of RO Auditors and selection of job monitored

An activity monitoring on the field is to be carried out at least once every other calendar year for RO Auditors.

Note: Meaning of ‘’once every other calendar year’’ is: when last activity monitoring is carried out at any� date in year N, next activity monitoring is to be carried out latest 31st December of the year N+2.

For newly recruited RO auditors, activity monitoring is to be carried out within one (1) year of the initial validation of qualification.

Note: If initial qualification was validated on 15 July 2026, next activity monitoring will be due before 15 July 2027.

Alerts are communicated by Qualif Database to inform the RO auditor and the RO local manager of the due date.

The monitor designated by the local management to make the monitoring is to be a qualified RO auditor for the audit monitored.

Alternatively a specialist (i.e. an individual with appropriate knowledge and experience) from the relevant department in the activity being monitored, who is designated by DO-EMC or by the local management with DO-EMC agreement, can also carry out the Activity Monitoring.

The job selected for the activity monitoring shall be representative of the work of the RO auditor being monitored and therefore being sufficient to enable the monitor to effectively assess the performance of the RO auditor against his/her RO Qualification grid.

The checklist to be used by the monitor is given in attached document “Activity monitoring checklist - auditor - January 2012.doc᾿.

The activity monitoring report the monitoring of quality of services procedure is to be filled up in Qualif database and the filled up checklist is to be attached in the Qualif database.

Maintenance and Suspension of Qualification

Each qualification granted is maintained without limitation provided that the training seminar is cascaded in due time and the activity monitoring is performed with satisfactory results and is recorded in the Qualif Database.

Failure to complete the activity monitoring by the due date will automatically suspend the qualification in the Qualif database. The RO surveyor or auditor whose qualification is suspended is not being permitted to carry out any activity until the activity monitoring is satisfactorily completed.

The RO surveyor or auditor whose qualification is suspended, may be assigned to carry out the next survey or audit only if that job is monitored.In order to reactivate a suspended certificate and obtain the latest ‘monitoring overdue date’, two (2) consecutive activity monitorings are to be completed.

Consistently, the relevant Qualif profiles as qualified RO Surveyor or RO Auditor remain 'suspended' in Qualif until due restoration and reinstatement of the suspended qualification in the Qualif database by HO (EMC).

Evaluation of activity monitoring by the RO local manager and DO-EMC

The RO local manager has to review the completed monitoring report and where necessary will ensure that the proposed course of action, as appropriate, is implemented. The results of activity monitoring shall be taken into account as part of the individual’s annual interview and on-going training needs. When considered appropriate, the RO local manager has to inform DO-EMC of any specific issue.

At least once every two years, the RO local manager shall analyse the results of all activity monitoring, including remarks and recommendations if any. When the results suggest that a potential improvement accross the organisation is identified, the RO local manager has to feedback his analysis to DO-EMC.

At least once every two years, a global review by extraction of available data from Qualif database shall be done by DO-EMC to identify possible improvements accross the organisation.

ACTIVITY MONITORING OF MPA UNIT APPROVAL SURVEYOR - MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATION

MPA Unit Approval Surveyors and selection of job monitored

An activity monitoring of office work is to be carried out at least once every other calendar year for MPA Unit approval surveyor.

Note: Meaning of ‘’once every other calendar year’’ is: when last activity monitoring is carried out at any� date in year N, next activity monitoring is to be carried out latest 31st December of the year N+2.

For newly recruited MPA unit approval surveyors, activity monitoring is to be carried out within one (1) year of the initial validation of qualification.

Note: If initial qualification was validated on 15 July 2026, next activity monitoring will be due before 15 July 2027.

Alerts are communicated by Qualif Database to inform the MPA Unit approval surveyor and the MPA Unit manager of the due date.

The monitor designated by the MPA Unit management to make the monitoring is to be a qualified MPA Unit approval surveyor for the file monitored.

Alternatively a specialist (i.e. an individual with appropriate knowledge and experience) from the relevant department in the activity being monitored, who is designated by DO-EMC or by the local management with DO-EMC agreement, can also carry out the Activity Monitoring.

The job selected for the activity monitoring shall be representative of the work of the MPA approval surveyor being monitored and therefore being sufficient to enable the monitor to effectively assess the performance of the MPA approval surveyor against his/her MPA Unit Qualification grid.

The activity monitoring report the monitoring of quality of services procedure is to be filled up in Qualif database and the filled-up checklist is to be attached in the Qualif database.

Maintenance and Suspension of Qualification

Each qualification granted is maintained without limitation provided that the training seminar is cascaded in due time and the activity monitoring is performed with satisfactory results and is recorded in the Qualif Database.

Failure to complete the activity monitoring by the due date will automatically suspend the qualification in the Qualif database. The MPA approval surveyor whose qualification is suspended is not being permitted to carry out any activity until the activity monitoring is satisfactorily completed.

The MPA Approval surveyor whose qualification is suspended, may be assigned to carry out the next survey or audit only if that job is monitored.In order to reactivate a suspended certificate and obtain the latest ‘monitoring overdue date’, two (2) consecutive activity monitorings are to be completed.

Consistently, the relevant Qualif profiles as qualified MPA Surveyor remain 'suspended' in Qualif until due restoration and reinstatement of the suspended qualification in the Qualif database by HO (EMC).

Evaluation of activity monitoring by the MPA Unit manager and DO-EMC

The MPA Unit manager has to review the completed monitoring report and where necessary will ensure that the proposed course of action, as appropriate, is implemented. The results of activity monitoring shall be taken into account as part of the individual’s annual interview and on-going training needs. When considered appropriate, the MPA Unit manager has to inform DO-EMC of any specific issue.

At least once every two years, the MPA Unit manager shall analyse the results of all activity monitoring, including remarks and recommendations if any. When the results suggest that a potential improvement accross the organisation is identified, the MPA Unit manager has to feedback his analysis to DO-EMC.

At least once every two years, a global review by extraction of available data from Qualif database shall be done by DO-EMC to identify possible improvements accross the organisation.

MODIFICATION of AN EXISTING qualification

RO Surveyors and RO Auditors

Each qualification can be modified provided that evidences are made available for the requested modifications in accordance with the same principles as for initial qualification.

The modification is processed using the Qualif database.

MPA Unit Approval Surveyors

Each qualification can be modified provided that evidences are made available for the requested modifications in accordance with the same principles as for initial qualification.

The modification is processed using the Qualif database.

Appendix — RO Surveyor - Theoretical training modules requirements

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RO Surveyor - Requirements for theoretical training
Qualification grid boxTheoretical training module to be passed in e-learning (records in MyLearning)Theoretical training module to be passed in class room (records in Qualif)

Theoretical training module to be passed in class room (records in Qualif)

Any qualification grid box (generic training)B1a, B2a, B2b, T1a, T5 
Any qualification grid box (generic training)B3 (HSE) 
Scheme RO Classification RO01 (SMS117)

RO01 (SMS117)

Scheme RO Statutory RO01 (SMS117)

RO01 (SMS117)

Scheme RO EU RO MR RO03 (SMS119)

RO03 (SMS119)

Scheme RO MED RO02a (SMS118 - pt 1)

RO02a (SMS118 - pt 1)

Scheme RO UK Marine Equipment RO02b (SMS118 - pt 2)

RO02b (SMS118 - pt 2)

Plates, sections, bars, pipes, forgings and castingsT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO04, RO07 
Chain cablesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO08 
Welding ConsumablesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO09 
Coating systemsRO10 (coating system) 
Other materialsT6, T7, T2c 
Composite materialsT6, T7, RO26aRO26
Lifting appliances and anchor handling winchesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b,RO25aRO25
Other welded structuresT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b/c, 
Boilers and other fired pressure vesselsT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11c (boilers) 
Other pressure vessels and piping equipmentT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11a (piping, pressure vessels) 
Internal combustion enginesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO27aRO27
TurbinesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11g 
Reduction gearsT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11f 
PropellersT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11d 
Fuel cellsRO12a/e 
Other machinery equipmentT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b 
Electric motors for propulsion and convertersRO12a/b 
Rotating machines and transformersRO12a/c 
Switchboards, circuit breakers and contactorsRO12a/d 
Other electrical equipmentRO12a 
Electronic control and monitoring systemsRO12a 
Cybersecurity systemsRO24aRO24
Personal Life Saving Appliances(including Lifejackets, Thermal protective aids, immersion suits, anti-exposure suits, Position indicating lights, Lifebuoy and Buoyant Apparatus)RO28aRO28
Pilot Ladders and Embarkation LaddersRO28aRO28
Lifeboats and rescue boatsRO28aRO28
Inflatable Liferafts, Marine Evacuation Systems, Means of RescueRO28aRO28
Davits, launching appliancesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO28aRO28
Oil filtering & discharge monitoring equipmentRO14 - MARPOL 
Sewage treatment plantRO14 - MARPOL 
Shipboard incineratorRO14 - MARPOL 
Ballast Water Management System (BWMS)BALLAST WATER SYSTEMS (SURVEY AT WORKS): G23a and RO18• RO Surveyors who have completed the old course G23 need to pass the new course RO18 in order to apply for qualification • RO Surveyors who have not done the old course G23 need to pass the new courses G23a and RO18 in order to apply for qualification 
Scrubber Unit (dedicated to reduction of Sulfur Oxide (SOx) emissions)T6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11a (piping), RO21 - Scrubbers(SOx) 
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipment dedicated to reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissionsT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11a (Piping), RO20 - SCR(NOx) 
NOx Technical Code - Engine NOx emissions measurement (dedicated to NOx emissions measurements for EIAPP certification)RO27a, RO12a, RO23 - NOxemissions measurement (NOx Technical Code) and specific pre-requisites, as per Rule of equivalence Table 7 (1)RO27
Passive fire protectionRO15a 
Firefighting appliancesRO15c 
Fire detectionRO15b 
Navigation equipmentRO16 

Note: for RO B1a - Code of Ethics, refer to Recognised Organisation (RO) Group Compliance Program defined in GEN_0001

(1) Specific requirements for 'engine NOx emissions measurement':

Qualified RO Surveyor (Internal Combustion Engine) + Witnessing of 'NOx emissions measurement' under DA_MACH supervision, and DA_MACH Approval documented by relevant 'Evaluation report of QS' as per this procedure.

Appendix — MPA UNIT Approval Surveyor - Theoretical training module or pre-qualification requirements

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MPA Approval Surveyor - Requirements for theoretical training or pre-qualification
Qualification grid boxTheoretical training module to be passed in e-learning (records in MyLearning) or pre-qualificationTheoretical training module to be passed in class room (records in Qualif)

Theoretical training module to be passed in class room (records in Qualif)

Any qualification grid box (generic training)B1a, B2a, B2b,T1A, T5 Not required for qualified LPO surveyors 
Scheme RO Classification MPA TYP1 by DO-EMC trainer

MPA TYP1 by DO-EMC trainer

Scheme RO Statutory MPA TYP1 by DO-EMC trainer

MPA TYP1 by DO-EMC trainer

Scheme RO EU RO MR RO03 (SMS119) by DO-EMC trainer

RO03 (SMS119) by DO-EMC trainer

Scheme RO MED RO02a (SMS118 – pt 1) by DO-EMC trainer

RO02a (SMS118 – pt 1) by DO-EMC trainer

Scheme RO UK Marine Equipment RO02b (SMS118 – pt 2) by DO-EMC trainer

RO02b (SMS118 – pt 2) by DO-EMC trainer

Plates, sections, bars, pipes, forg- ings, castings and Chain cablesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO04, RO07, RO08 
Welding ConsumablesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO09 
Coating systemsTraining course on coating at coating manufacturer or NACE or FROSIO 
Other materialsT6, T7, T2c or qualified LPO surveyor (materials) or LPO training for non-metallic materials and composites 
Composite materialsT6, T7, RO26aor qualified LPO surveyor (materials - composites) or LPO training for non-metallic materials and compositesRO26or qualified LPO surveyor (materials - composites) or LPO training for non-metallic materials and composites
Lifting appliances and anchor han- dling winchesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b/c, RO25aOr Qualified LPO surveyor for hull - Lifting appliancesRO25Or Qualified LPO surveyor for hull - lifting appliances
Other welded structuresT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b/c,Or Qualified LPO surveyor for hull 
Boilers and other fired pressure vesselsLPO training for pressure vessels (boilers) 
Other pressure vessels and piping equipmentRO11a (piping, pressure ves- sels)Or LPO training for pressure vessels and piping systems 
Internal combustion enginesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO27aor qualified LPO surveyor for machinery (I.C. Engines)RO27or qualified LPO surveyor for machinery (I.C. Engines)
TurbinesT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11gor qualified LPO surveyor for machinery (Turbines) 
Reduction gearsT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11for qualified LPO surveyor for machinery (Reduction gears) 
PropellersT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11dor qualified LPO surveyor for machinery (propellers) 
Fuel cellsRO12a/eor qualified LPO surveyor for machinery 
Other machinery equipmentT6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/bor qualified LPO surveyor for machinery 
Electric motors for propulsion and convertersQualified LPO surveyor for Electric propulsion 
Rotating machines and transform- ers

Rotating machines and transform- ers

Qualified LPO surveyor for Electrical equipment

Qualified LPO surveyor for Electrical equipment

 
Switchboards, circuit breakers and contactors

Switchboards, circuit breakers and contactors

Qualified LPO surveyor for Electrical equipment

Qualified LPO surveyor for Electrical equipment

 
Other electrical equipment

Other electrical equipment

Qualified LPO surveyor for Electrical equipment

Qualified LPO surveyor for Electrical equipment

 
Electronic control and monitoring systems

Electronic control and monitoring systems

Qualified LPO surveyor for Electrical equipment

Qualified LPO surveyor for Electrical equipment

 
Cybersecurity systems

Cybersecurity systems

RO24aOr qualified LPO surveyor for Cyber

RO24aOr qualified LPO surveyor for Cyber

RO24Or qualified LPO surveyor for Cyber

RO24Or qualified LPO surveyor for Cyber

Personal Life Saving Appliances (including Lifejackets, Thermal protective aids, immersion suits, anti-exposure suits, Position indi- cating lights, Lifebuoy and Buoy- ant Apparatus)

Personal Life Saving Appliances (including Lifejackets, Thermal protective aids, immersion suits, anti-exposure suits, Position indi- cating lights, Lifebuoy and Buoy- ant Apparatus)

RO28a

RO28a

RO28
Pilot Ladders and Embarkation Ladders

Pilot Ladders and Embarkation Ladders

RO28a

RO28a

RO28

RO28

Lifeboats and rescue boats

Lifeboats and rescue boats

RO28a

RO28a

RO28

RO28

Inflatable Liferafts, Marine Evacu- ation Systems, Means of Rescue

Inflatable Liferafts, Marine Evacu- ation Systems, Means of Rescue

RO28a

RO28a

RO28

RO28

Davits, launching appliances

Davits, launching appliances

T6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO28a

T6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO28a

RO28

RO28

Oil filtering & discharge monitoring equipment

Oil filtering & discharge monitoring equipment

RO14 - MARPOL

RO14 - MARPOL

 
Sewage treatment plant

Sewage treatment plant

RO14 - MARPOL

RO14 - MARPOL

 
Shipboard incineratorRO14 - MARPOL

RO14 - MARPOL

 
Ballast Water Management Sys- tem (BWMS)

Ballast Water Management Sys- tem (BWMS)

G23a and RO18

G23a and RO18

 
EGCS - Scrubber Unit (dedicated to reduc- tion of Sulfur Oxide (SOx) emis- sions)

EGCS - Scrubber Unit (dedicated to reduc- tion of Sulfur Oxide (SOx) emis- sions)

T6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11a (piping), RO21 - Scrubbers(SOx)

T6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11a (piping), RO21 - Scrubbers(SOx)

 
EGCS - Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipment dedicated to reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions

EGCS - Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipment dedicated to reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions

T6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11a (Piping), RO20 - SCR(NOx)

T6, T7, T4 a/b/c/d/e/f, T2 a/b, RO11a (Piping), RO20 - SCR(NOx)

 
NOx Technical Code -Engine NOx emissions measure- ment (dedicated to NOx emissions measurements for EIAPP certifica- tion)

NOx Technical Code -Engine NOx emissions measure- ment (dedicated to NOx emissions measurements for EIAPP certifica- tion)

RO27a, RO12a, RO23 - NOxemissions measurement (NOx Technical Code) and qualified LPO surveyor for machinery components (I.C. Engines)

RO27a, RO12a, RO23 - NOxemissions measurement (NOx Technical Code) and qualified LPO surveyor for machinery components (I.C. Engines)

RO27

RO27

Passive fire protection

Passive fire protection

RO15a or qualified LPO surveyor for fire safety (fire prevention)

RO15a or qualified LPO surveyor for fire safety (fire prevention)

 
Firefighting appliances

Firefighting appliances

RO15c or qualified LPO surveyor for fire safety (fire fighting systems)

RO15c or qualified LPO surveyor for fire safety (fire fighting systems)

 
Fire detection

Fire detection

RO15b or qualified LPO surveyor for fire safety

RO15b or qualified LPO surveyor for fire safety

 
Navigation equipment

Navigation equipment

Qualified LPO surveyor for electricity / automation (statutory matters)

Qualified LPO surveyor for electricity / automation (statutory matters)