Course Overview
In this course, students will study aspects of (1) Managing the operation of propulsion plant machinery and (2) Operation, surveillance, performance assessment, and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery. Also, an introduction to an electronically-controlled engine, and dual fuel technology will be covered
Prerequisite(s)
- Transport Canada, STCW Fourth-Class Motor Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency, and a minimum of two months of sea time as engineer officer of the watch.
Credits
6.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$1,555.30
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the material selection and design features of the running gear of diesel engines.
- Determine the merits of the common rail fuel system and the associated electronically-controlled fuel injection valves
- List the material selection and design features of the fuel injection equipment of diesel engines.
- With the aid of sketches, discuss the material selection and design features of piston rings, compatibility to cylinder liner and cylinder lubrication employed in a diesel engine.
- Using sketches, explain the starting and reversing, engine safety, engine emergency operating system of a marine diesel engine.
- Carry out propeller shaft alignment and analyse the results and adjustment criteria.
- Create a checklist for starting and shutting the main machinery including associated systems.
- List the parameters defining the operating limits of the main propulsion.
- Carry out a performance assessment of the propulsion plant.
- Discuss the merits and demerits of dual-fuel technology.
- Analyse the electronic controls of diesel engines.
- Discuss the emergency operation of the diesel engine.
- Test boiler water and carry out treatment.
- Manage boiler survey and repairs.
- Demonstrate the operation of the automatic control of main propulsions drives: Diesel engine, steam and gas turbines
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Advanced Engineering Knowledge (MEOC 5110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Marine Engineering
Advanced Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MEOC 5110 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70486
Dates
Apr 09 - Apr 28 Loading
- CRN 70486
- $1555.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Apr 28 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30 - 15:45 | Marine BMC Rm. 238 |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Carla Lang
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- If this course is taken outside of the Advanced Diploma program, students will have to arrange to write exam at Transport Canada individually. Please email med@bcit.ca with your prerequisite/knowledge requirements to seek approval to register.
Confirmation
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Status
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