Engine Machinery and Systems

This course gives additional training for operations in polar waters, underpinning the knowledge gained during STCW polar courses. In this course, deck officers will be given guidance and advice on machinery and engineering in polar waters. This course is not meant to be an approved STCW course but an additional training course for onboard learning.

Turbochargers are important pieces of engineering equipment that allow diesel engines to be more efficient and achieve greater speeds. As such, these critical pieces of equipment must be carefully maintained to ensure they operate effectively.

Optimize efficiency and cut emissions with modern ship propulsion. Standardized fuel parameters ensure proper quality for each system. Marine fuel specs help onboard engineers monitor and optimize treatment, preventing machinery breakdowns and failures.

This course discusses the Crude Oil Washing operation on tankers. This is a crucial operation that must be completed correctly. This is to ensure the maximum quantity of cargo can be turned out, all the while ensuring no pollution incidents occur and there are no risks of explosion during the washing cycle.

The purpose of this course is to provide Engineers and shore superintendents with a basic knowledge of the source, use and precautions to be taken when using fuel oils on board ships. It covers Bunkering operations and the dubious practices used by some suppliers.

In this course, we will learn about Generators (Alternators); Power Distribution to users; Synchronisation; Safety; and uncommon Maintenance issues. All these are from a practical perspective to help the Engineer deal with situations on board.

Injuries and deaths on ships are the reasons for the majority of the insurance claims and grievances. To avoid such incidents, it is important for seafarers to be educated and trained about 'pinch points'.

The crew on board ships can be seriously injured (sometimes with casualties) when working with workshop tools and machines if they do not follow safety rules. The Workshop Safety course shows the learner how to safely select, use, maintain and store tools and also work with machines onboard ships.

This course is tailored for a wide range of maritime professionals, focusing specifically on the important procedures and workings of a ship’s Engine Room. Designed to provide a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, this course will guide you through the dynamics of engine room operations, ensuring compliance with global standards and regulations, mostly set by IMO.

Distillate and fresh water are vital for passengers and machinery. With thousands onboard needing up to 200L daily, water supply is essential. Machinery cooling demands quick refills. For operators, water generation is at the heart of safe, reliable ship operations.

Electrical propulsion is achieved by propulsion shafts and propellers, or by using azimuth thrusters. These electrically driven propellers can be mounted on a steerable pod and can rotate and tilt in any direction, making the ship highly manoeuvrable. Furthermore, a high voltage power generation system enables efficient utilisation of power, distributed across both propulsion and ship services.

This course introduces the Bilge Water Management systems found onboard and explains how they are managed. The course covers the legal requirements under MARPOL regulations as well as the operation of the machinery and correct recording measures to be taken.