Marine Engineering for Non-Technical Professionals
Marine & Offshore · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
This training course is designed to introduce and enhance the knowledge and basic principles and concepts of marine engineering for those new to the vessel, offshore and shipping industry, or those requiring a greater level of understanding.
Learning Objectives
4 and 2 stroke marine engines
How to determine failures and diagnose faults
Successfully operate and manage engines in a marine environment
Equip and Lead individuals and response teams with techniques, procedures, and resources to manage technical Main Engine and Aux services and repair in a maritime environment
Marine Engine Components and seals
Educate your team in pumps, failures and maintenance best practices
Diesel Fuel and Petrol driven mechanical operations and mechanics
The correct use of Lubrication and Oils, purification
Mechanical and wear down of 4 and 2 stroke engines and analysis
Piston and Bearing - lacquering and wearing of 2 and 4 stroke engine components
Fuel and oil line head pressure
OEM, Turbo servicing and failures
Exhaust, inlet, and values in 4 and 2 stroke general arrangements
Engine Checklists and vulnerabilities
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for project directors, asset managers, insurance professionals, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.
Project Directors
Asset Managers
Insurance professionals
Project Managers
Project Planners
Quality Assurance Managers
Contract Managers
Procurement Managers
Project Engineers
Discipline Engineers
Course Outline
Day 1 — What are the major components of an internal combustion 2 and 4 stroke engine on vessels- How do they work?
Diesel Engines
Petrol Engine
What happens internally
How is power produced
Day 2 — How do the internal mechanics of an internal combustion 2 and 4 stroke engine work on ships and commercial vessels?
Engine arrangements
Compression within bores
Ignition and timing
Chains and belt-driven mechanisms
Day 3 — The effects of corrosion within 2 and 4 stroke engines in marine environments
Corrosion
The effect of exhaust and savaging
Airflow, bores and cylinders.
The Combustion Engine explained
Day 4 — Crankshaft design and function with 2 and 4 stroke engines within Main Engine Rooms
Corrosion and fatigue HFO
E Turbo and Superchargers how do they work
Basic knowledge in vessel electrical layout
Basic knowledge in vessel equipment
Day 5 — Marine Engineering - Electrical energy and the effects of heat in 2 and 4 stroke engines
Faulty electric circuits and equipment, replacement parts
Fuses, exposed lights by the type
Fixtures, motors and engine rooms leaks in fuel Systems
Welding in burning operations and other energy sources
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
What do Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses cover?
The portfolio covers offshore safety and survival, marine and vessel operations, dynamic positioning, port and terminal operations, marine cargo handling, offshore installation and rig operations, and marine inspection and maintenance — aligned with international maritime standards.
Who should attend a marine or offshore course?
These courses suit marine and offshore engineers, vessel and rig crews, port and terminal operations staff, marine superintendents and surveyors, offshore HSE personnel, and logistics or contractor teams supporting offshore installations.
How long are marine and offshore courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa marine and offshore courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can marine and offshore training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa marine and offshore course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.