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SHIPPING AND PORT CONTROL (PLEASURE VESSELS) (CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY) RULES - SCHEDULE 6 

SYLLABUS FOR PLEASURE VESSEL ENGINEER GRADE II
[rules 4 & 6]

There are 3 engine types-diesel, petrol and outboard. Candidates may elect to be examined on any or all of such engines. The examination comprises a written objective test paper or an oral examination. (L.N. 327 of 1989)

Introduction

The engineering knowledge to be shown by a candidate is that which is required for the identification, safe use and operation of the engine and associated systems and to recognize symptoms of malfunction. Candidates will be expected to have a grasp of the basic principles of operation and to be aware of general maintenance that should be carried out. Candidates will not be required to have detailed knowledge of maintenance or engineering principles beyond showing an understanding of how to rectify simple faults that might occur when the vessel is under way.

Section
Subject
Broad Detail to be Covered
1.
 Principles of the internal combustion engine 1. Brief outline of basic engine parts and sequence of events in the 4-stroke cycle (petrol and diesel)
2. The 4-stroke timing diagram
3. The 2-stroke cycle
2.
 Construction and function of small internal combustion marine engines 1. 4-stroke (inboard) engines-
    (a) Cylinder, crankshaft, piston, valves, camshaft, flywheel (petrol and diesel)
    (b) Injector valve, pump and governor (diesel)
    (c) Carburetter and coil ignition (petrol)
2. 2-stroke (outboard) engines-
    (a) Cylinder, piston, crankshaft, ports
    (b) Carburetter, magneto ignition, pre-compression
3.
 Transmission system 1. Gearbox
2. Propeller shaft and bearings (including stern and thrust)
3. Propeller and stern tube
4.
 Lubrication 1. Properties of lubricants, viscosity, temperature susceptibility
2. Oil pumps, distribution systems, pressure control, filters and cooling
3. Lubricating oil/fuel mixture for 2-stroke petrol engine
5.
 Cooling system 1. Direct systems, air, sea water, pumps
2. ndirect systems, heat exchangers
6.
 Electrical systems 1. A.C. & D.C. current, generators, alternators
2. Typical installations, voltage regulators, rectifiers
3. Electrical storage batteries
7.
 Fuel systems 1. Properties of fuels and comparison of petrol and diesel oil
2. Fuel storage, typical installations
3. Fuel pumps, filters, cleanliness of the system
8.
 Bilge pumps 1. Pump types and installations
2. Operation and maintenance
9.
 Fire precautions 1. Causes of fire on small vessels and precautions against fire
2. Fire extinguishers, types, operations and maintenance
3. Action in case of fire, fire fighting
4. LP gas installations and precautions in use
10.
 Operation of engines 1. Inspection and preparation before starting.
2. Sequence of starting, cold weather start
3. Duties while under way
4. Stopping sequence, closing down
11.
 Maintenance 1. Need for maintenance, manufacturers' recommendations for engine and general lubrication
2. Care of electrical system and batteries
12.
 Dealing with faults 1. Failure to start: sequence of checks for petrol and diesel engines
2. Engine stops under way: diagnosis and remedies
3. Overheating: remedies and precautions
13.
 Engine compartment Ventilation, arrangement of exhaust systems, use of drip trays.
(Enacted 1986)

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