Description
Instruction and practice in the skills required and the safe working practices employed by engineers in a marine workshop. Topics covered in this course include:
- precautions
- safety issues
- the construction and use of:
- knots
- lashings
- crane operation
- overhauling small diesel engines
- machinery components found aboard ships
- how to safely lift, secure and rig lifting equipment on board a vessel in machinery spaces
- theory and practical aspects of the construction of special lifting slings and other apparatus
- correct selection and proper use of tackle used for lifting cargo and equipment aboard vessels
