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Course Name: Marine Engine Operator
Experience Required: STCW95 Basic Safety Training
Duration: 4 days training (21 hours theory given over 3 days / 7 hours practical given over 1 day + theory exam)
Course Competence: The holder of this certificate has adequate knowledge and skills to carry out basic services and be aware of possible faults developing beside some practical hands-on experience of diesel / petrol engines and system. This document complies with requirements for working on board small commercial sailing / motor vessels.
  • DAY 1 (THEORY)
  • Day 2 (THEORY)
  • Day 3 (THEORY)
  • Day 4 (PRACTICAL)
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Day 1 (THEORY) – Time 08:30 – 15:30

Engine operating principles

  • Definitions

  • Work cycle (intake, compression, power, exhaust)

  • Two stroke engines

  • Four stroke engines


The role of Air in combustion process

  • Air filter

  • Superchargers

  • Turbochargers

  • Firing order

  • Cylinder configuration (straight & vee)

  • Emergency stop device


Fuel system

  • Fuel tanks & its component

  • Fuel transfer / lift pump (diaphragm & plunger)

  • Fuel filter and water separator

  • Fuel contamination

Day 2 (THEORY) – Time 08:30 – 15:30

Fuel supply injection and control

  • Petrol fuel system (carburetor& direct fuel injection)

  • Diesel fuel system

  • Fuel injectors & its assembly

  • Diesel fuel engine pumps (jerk, distributor., common rail)

  • The governor

  • How to bleed fuel system


Lubrication system

  • Lubrication purpose and components

  • Lubrication system (dry sump, wet sump, oil injection)

  • Oil pumps (gear & rotor type)

  • Heat exchangers


Engine cooling

  • Direct water cooling (fresh & salt)

  • Heat exchanger cooling

  • Outboard engine cooling

  • Raw water pump and its cycle

  • Fresh water pump and its cycle

  • Exhaust systems


Engine gear system

  • Principle of marine gearbox

  • Gear selection and engagement

  • Clutches, Thrust bearing, and Couplings

  • Reverse & reduction gearboxes

  • Gearbox checks

Day 3 (THEORY) – Time 08:30 – 15:30

Propeller & propulsion system

  • Propeller, Pitch, and Diameter

  • Number of blades (3 & 4 blades)

  • Ventilation & Cavitation

  • Inboard Z drive, waterjet system, and outboard drive


Engine starting system

  • Starter motor & An alternator

  • Boat battery & charging system


Troubleshooting of diesel engine

  • Reasons that engine will not start

  • Exhaust smoke

  • Engine overheating problems

  • Low operating power

  • Loss of lubricating oil pressure


Outboard engines

  • Components of four stroke outboard engine

  • Components of two stroke outboard engine

  • Daily checks, monthly checks

  • Seasonal checks

  • Troubleshooting of outboard engines

Day 4 (PRACTICAL) – Time 08:30 – 15:30

Inboard / outboard engines

  • Familiarization with all components of inboard engine

  • Familiarization with all components of outboard engine

  • Familiarization with engine starting system


Fuel system

  • How to bleed fuel system

  • How to change fuel filter


Engine cooling system

  • How to change impeller

  • Possible faults on a running marine engine cooling system


The lubrication system

  • How to change engine oil

  • How to change oil filter

  • Possible faults on a running marine engine lubricating system

Certificate

Course Calendar

2025, NOVEMBER

Course Dates (4 days) Monday 24 to Thursday 27

2025, DECEMBER

Course Dates (4 days) Monday 22 to Thursday 25