Specialist course

RYA Diesel Engine

One-day marine diesel-engine course

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.

Included

Course-specific joining notes are confirmed before training.

Additional fees

  • The RYA Diesel Engine Book is recommended separately.

Recommended reading

Books that match this course.

Useful RYA publications for preparation and revision. You can buy the books yourself, or the school can provide each required book for 30€ with your booking.

G25

RYA Diesel Engine Handbook

30€

Course companion for the one-day diesel-engine course.