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Maritime & Coastguard Agency Marine Diesel

Maritime and Coast Guard Agency approved course has been designed to meet and comprehensively cover the MCA syllabus. The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical experience of diesel engines to meet the requirements of the MCA Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Commercial Motor and Sailing Vessels.

This course covers
Compression, ignition, engine
Cycle of operation and construction details
The fuel system
The role of air in the combustion process
The cooling system
The lubrication system
Engineering electrical system
Power transmission
Hull fittings
Safe working practices
Fault finding and rectification
Basic fire fighting techniques
LPG installation and safety

An ideal course for those involved in the manning of small private or commercial motor/sailing vessels operated for personal, training or charter activities, who wish to improve their knowledge of marine diesel engines and related systems.