Course Description

This course on shipboard operation for engine cadet is designed to familiarize the newly graduate seafarer the kind of work they will encounter on board.  The knowledge and competencies in this course will help them to become aware the responsibilities and opportunities they meet on board.  

The modules enumerated below shall be given appropriate time allocation both for lecture or theoretical preparation and for practical application of the competencies.

The modules will touch on ships maintenance such as Basic Electric Welding, Gas Welding and Cutting, Lathe Machine Operation; Overhauling of Purifier, Pumps and Valves; Overhauling and Calibration of Fuel Injector Valve and Fuel Injection Pumps.  It also deal with Engine Classifications and engine room routines like Engine Watch keeping Duties,  use of Workshop Tools and power tools,  Gauges and Measuring Instruments; and how to response in an emergency situation.