Course Overview
In this course, students will study all aspects of operation , surveillance , performance assessment and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery.
Prerequisite(s)
- Transport Canada, STCW Fourth-Class Motor Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency
Credits
12.0
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:
- Safely start up and shut down main and auxiliary machinery, including associated system
- Operate propulsion plants within appropriate limits.
- Carry out safe and efficient operation, surveillance, performance assessment of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- List the parameters defining the operating limits of the main propulsion.
- Demonstrate the operation of the automatic control of main propulsions drives: diesel engine, steam and gas turbines.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for the emergency operation of the diesel engine.
- Demonstrate the operation of the automatic control of all auxiliary machinery.
- Safely and effectively manage fuel, lubrication and ballast operations.
- Describe the procedures and guidelines for refrigeration and air-conditioning operating, maintenance and surveillance.
- Using sketches, explain the starting and reversing, engine safety, engine emergency operating system of a marine diesel engine.
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Operation, Surveillance & Performance Assessment of Machinery (MEOC 6130) 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 6130 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70489
Dates
Jun 25 - Aug 10 Loading
- CRN 70489
- $1555.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
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. Please note there will be no class held Jul 1 or Aug 3.
Confirmation
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Status
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