DIESEL ENGINEERING

The six-week Diesel Engineering course is designed to give the engineer fundamental working knowledge of the theory, construction, operation, and maintenance of main propulsion and auxiliary diesel engines, engine control systems, and related auxiliary equipment. Lab sessions utilize a Sulzer 1RND68 engine trainer, a Sulzer Bridge/Engine Room Control Console, a KMSS MC-90 Slow Speed Diesel Plant Simulator, an ALFAX/ALCAP purifier, and MAR-TEC fuel oil testing cabinets. Guest lectures and practical labs will be given by ABB Turbocharging and Woodward Governor vendors.

There are two possible tracks to completion:

The Standard Track:

Successful completion of the course requirements allows a licensed steam engineer to take the USCG Motor Endorsement examination and cross over a current steam license to a motor license at its current grade, or receive seventy days of sea time toward an upgrade of a current motor license.

The Diesel Engineering Endorsement Program:

Fulfillment of the academic and practical requirements of the D.E.E.P. allows for issuance by the USCG of a Motor Endorsement equivalent to the engineer's current grade of steam license without further examination, or will be credited with seventy (70) days sea service toward the upgrade of their existing motor license.

Course Capacity: 16 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: Students should bring an adequate supply of work clothes appropriate for working in a diesel engine lab environment. Safety shoes are  recommended. Appropriate personal protection equipment will be made available throughout the course. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops.

USCG Approval: This course satisfies applicable requirements and the following approval is granted subject to the conditions listed below:

a) Any applicant completing the 6-week Diesel Engineering Course, and presenting our Certificate of Training to the OCMI, when accompanied by our signed letter attesting to the successful completion of approved practical demonstrations, in addition to the other requirements for course completion, will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.502(b)(4) and Table A-III/2, Operation and Maintenance of marine diesel engines of the STCW Code; and may be issued an endorsement at the same level to their valid steam engineer license for motor plants without further examination. OR

b) Any applicant completing  the 6-week Diesel Engineering Course, and presenting our Certificate of Training to the OCMI, and not accompanied by our signed letter attesting to the successful completion of approved practical demonstrations, will satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.502(b)(4) and may be examined for an endorsement at the same level to their steam engineer license for motor plants. OR

c) Any applicant completing the 6-week Diesel Engineering Course, and presenting our Certificate of Training to the OCMI will be credited with 70 days sea service toward the upgrade of their existing motor license. This course does not satisfy the requirements for recency of sea service.