Specialist course

RYA Diesel Engine

One-day marine diesel-engine course

1 day€235 per course
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Course overview

Understand the basic operation and routine care of a marine diesel engine, and learn how to identify and address common faults before they become breakdowns.

The official course page describes a one-day course focused on auxiliary marine engines.

It covers routine checks, servicing, common systems and practical fault finding.

Before you join

  • No formal prerequisite is required.

What you will cover

  • Basic diesel-engine operation
  • Engine systems and components
  • Common fault finding and rectification
  • Bleeding the fuel system
  • Replacing an impeller
  • Routine maintenance
  • Lay-up procedures

Course outcome

Greater confidence maintaining an auxiliary engine and dealing with common faults.

Additional fees

  • The RYA Diesel Engine Book is recommended separately.

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