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This course is only offered on 90-day fall and spring Global Voyages.
Course Description
The Basic Marine Engineering course has been designed to offer a broad introduction to marine engineering and includes both practical and theoretical instruction. During the course students will gain hands-on training on the use, maintenance, fault finding and diagnosis as well as basic repair on a full range of ships mechanical systems, which includes.
- Tools and their uses
- Battery banks
- Marine electrics
- Compression engines: Diesel
- Marine transmissions
- Refrigeration and air-conditioning
- Plumbing, heads and through-hulls
- Pumps
- Other vessel mechanical systems: Scuba diving air compressors, water makers, hydraulics
In order to qualify for the International Yachtmaster Training Diesel Engine Masters Certificate, more detailed instruction is given into the general principle of diesel compression engines, specifically
- Cycle of operation and constructional details
- Fuel System
- Role of air in the combustion process
- Cooling systems
- Lubrication Systems
- Engine Systems
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For the complete course syllabus and overview, please download the Sea|mester Student Handbook. |
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