Engine Room Seaman Course

Lesson 1 • Emergency Procedures in Machinery Spaces

Covers fire, flooding, and man-overboard response specific to engine room scenarios. Prepares trainees to act correctly under emergency conditions.

Lesson 2 • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Teaches recognition of mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical hazards. Builds the risk-awareness mindset required throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • Personal Protective Equipment

Identifies required PPE for engine room environments and correct usage procedures. Directly supports compliance with shipboard safety standards.

Lesson 1 • Measuring and Testing Instruments

Covers micrometers, calipers, feeler gauges, and pressure gauges used in engine room checks. Accurate measurement is essential for diagnosing machinery condition.

Lesson 2 • Tool Maintenance and Storage

Establishes routines for cleaning, inspecting, and storing tools to ensure readiness. Proper tool care reduces downtime and prevents accidents.

Lesson 3 • Power Tools and Lifting Equipment

Addresses safe operation of drills, grinders, and chain hoists in confined machinery spaces. Builds competence for heavier maintenance tasks introduced later.

Lesson 1 • Diesel Engine Operating Principles

Explains the four-stroke and two-stroke diesel cycles and combustion theory. Provides the theoretical base for all engine maintenance tasks ahead.

Lesson 2 • Cooling and Lubrication Systems

Explains freshwater and seawater cooling circuits and the main lubricating oil system. Proper system knowledge prevents overheating and bearing failures.

Lesson 3 • Main Engine Major Components

Identifies the bedplate, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, and cylinder liners. Component recognition is prerequisite to inspection and overhaul tasks.

Lesson 4 • Turbocharger and Air Systems

Describes turbocharger operation, air coolers, and scavenge air systems. Efficient air supply is critical to engine power output and fuel economy.

Lesson 1 • Air Compressors and Starting Systems

Explains two-stage air compressors, air receivers, and engine starting air systems. Reliable starting air supply is essential for main engine readiness.

Lesson 2 • Diesel Generators and Switchboards

Covers auxiliary diesel generator operation, load sharing, and basic switchboard tasks. Electrical power continuity depends on correct generator management.

Lesson 3 • Heat Exchangers and Separators

Addresses plate and shell-and-tube heat exchangers and fuel/oil separators. Efficient heat transfer and separation maintain system fluid quality.

Lesson 4 • Steering Gear and Stabilizers

Explains hydraulic steering gear components, testing, and changeover procedures. Steering gear reliability is a critical safety requirement at sea.

Lesson 1 • Fuel Oil Transfer and Storage

Addresses fuel tank layout, transfer pump operation, and bunkering safety procedures. Fuel management directly affects engine reliability and fire prevention.

Lesson 2 • Ballast System Management

Explains ballast tank layout, ballast pump operation, and trim adjustment procedures. Proper ballasting ensures vessel stability and structural integrity.

Lesson 3 • Bilge System Operation

Covers bilge well locations, bilge pump operation, and oily water separator use. Correct bilge management prevents pollution and maintains vessel stability.

Lesson 1 • Engine Room Log and Record Keeping

Teaches accurate completion of engine room logs, alarm logs, and maintenance records. Accurate records support troubleshooting, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Lesson 2 • Engine Room Rounds and Monitoring

Covers systematic inspection routes, parameter checks, and abnormality recognition. Regular rounds detect developing faults before they cause failures.

Lesson 3 • Unattended Machinery Space Operations

Covers alarm systems, automatic controls, and periodic checks in UMS mode. UMS competence allows safe operation with reduced watchkeeping personnel.

Lesson 4 • Bridge-Engine Room Communication

Explains telegraph orders, maneuvering procedures, and verbal communication protocols. Effective communication ensures safe vessel maneuvering and engine response.

Lesson 1 • Planned Maintenance System Principles

Introduces PMS structure, job cards, intervals, and spare parts management. PMS adherence extends machinery life and reduces unplanned breakdowns.

Lesson 2 • Bearing Inspection and Replacement

Addresses main, crankpin, and crosshead bearing inspection, clearance measurement, and renewal. Bearing condition directly affects crankshaft integrity and engine life.

Lesson 3 • Valve and Fuel Injector Overhaul

Covers exhaust valve grinding, seat inspection, and fuel injector testing and calibration. Valve and injector condition governs combustion quality and emissions.

Lesson 4 • Piston and Liner Overhaul

Covers piston removal, ring inspection, liner measurement, and reassembly procedures. Piston overhaul restores combustion efficiency and prevents blowby.

Lesson 1 • Main Engine Fault Diagnosis

Covers diagnosis of power loss, excessive smoke, overheating, and abnormal vibration. Correct diagnosis prevents escalation to major engine damage.

Lesson 2 • Auxiliary System Fault Diagnosis

Addresses pump cavitation, compressor faults, separator alarms, and generator trips. Auxiliary faults affect main engine support systems and vessel safety.

Lesson 3 • Emergency Repairs and Temporary Fixes

Teaches approved temporary repair methods to restore partial operation at sea. Temporary fixes maintain vessel safety until permanent repair is possible.

Lesson 4 • Electrical Fault Identification

Covers motor overload, insulation failure, and control circuit faults in engine room systems. Electrical fault awareness prevents equipment damage and shock hazards.