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
Credits
4.0
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:
- 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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MEOC 6110 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70487
Dates
Apr 30 - May 13 Loading
- CRN 70487
- $1555.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 - May 13 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 15:45 | Marine BMC Rm. 238 |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
Raj Dewan
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. Physical (printed, spiral bound) manuals can be purchased from the BCIT Bookstore and shipped to the Marine Campus library for pick up or directly to your home address. You are required to have the manual with you on your first day at the Marine Campus. Course manuals will be made available to the class in a digital format (PDF) only. This resource must not be printed on campus. Note: Bring a laptop to access the digital copy in class.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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