- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
In this course students will learn how to prepare, plan, and execute successful dry docking of a ship. The course will cover ballast, NOx and SOx emission control management and first responder response to chemical spills.
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
4.0
Domestic fees
$1,555.30
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Manage safe and effective ship maintenance and repair according to a ship's planned maintenance systems (PMS) as detailed in the ISM code.
- Manage the specified programme of periodic machinery and dry dock surveys.
- Prepare detailed specifications for all dry-dock jobs for tender evaluation.
- Prepare vessel for entering dry dock, and carry out all inspections when vessel is on the blocks.
- Prepare vessel for dock flooding.
- Prepare specification of the painting scheme of the ship's hull.
- Describe the ballast water management processes.
- Describe the different methods of controlling NOx and SOx emissions.
- Suggest first responder response to spills/fires involving dangerous goods using CANUTEC book.
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Dry Docking and Emission Control (MEOC 6110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Marine Engineering
Advanced Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of MEOC 6110 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93499
Dates
Mar 10 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 93499
- $1555.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10 - Mar 23 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 15:45 | Marine BMC |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.