Marine Engineering Technology

Certificate

Marine Engineering Technology

The Marine Engineering Technology Program combines practical shipboard experience and required courses in engineering with additional courses in computation, communication and human relations. Emphasis is placed on the theory, design, operation and maintenance of marine propulsion plants and associated equipment. The sea component requires the student to go to sea once a week during the second and third quarter aboard the college's training vessels. The academic program is followed by a 60-day at-sea internship on a large commercial vessel.

Career Opportunities

Students completing this program will have the skills necessary for employment in the maritime industry as professional mariners.

Entrance Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent issued by a school in the United States.
  • Testing requirements: writing sample, reading comprehension and math computations.

  • QMED Ratings Eligibility:


    Students desiring to pursue the QMED Ratings option need to be aware of regulatory qualifications that they must meet in order to be eligible for an engine room rating. They will need to satisfy requirements with respect to character, English language competency, physical condition, drug screening, technical knowledge and sea service. For a complete explanation of the requirements for engine room ratings please refer to Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, "Subchapter B, Part 12."

  • License Eligibility:


    Students desiring to pursue the license option need to be aware of regulatory qualifications that they must meet in order to be eligible for a Coast Guard license. License candidates will need to satisfy requirements with respect to age, character, citizenship, English language competency, physical condition, drug screening, first aid/CPR training, technical knowledge and recency in sea service. For a complete explanation of license requirements please refer to Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, "Subchapter B, Part 10."

How to Get Started

Estimated Training Costs

Note:

Before SMA students can participate in the at-sea internship, they must obtain the following documents:

  • USCG Merchant Mariners Document
  • U.S. Passport
  • Benzene screening (for tankships)

Additional information can be found on the United States Coast Guard website.

Curriculum

1'st QuarterCr
MGO 101 PRINCIPLES OF MARINE MECHANICS 2
Provides training in proper tool usage including hand tools, power tools (both hand and stationary) and measuring instruments commonly used in mechanical trades. Covers safe work practices, including safety equipment, work procedures, etiquette, and regulatory considerations. Includes fastenings, bearings, seals, gasketing methods and other relevant materials and equipment.
MGO 103 * SURVIVAL CRAFT 3
A study of survival craft commonly found aboard ships today. Training in lifeboat operation and handling congruous to that required for the U.S. Coast Guard rating of Lifeboatman. Includes lifeboat nomenclature and equipment, launching procedures, handling by oars, inflatables and other types of lifesaving equipment.
MGO 105 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3
Examines relevant concepts and principles in management, leadership and organizational communication as they apply aboard ship. Emphasis on instilling an attitude and work ethic required to realize the objectives of “Social Responsibility” advocated by the STCW Code. Satisfies the General Education Requirement in human relations.
MGO 111 SEAMANSHIP 3
Study in seamanship to prepare for employment aboard ship. Includes training in seamanship congruous to that required for the U.S. Coast Guard rating of Able Seaman (AB). Includes nomenclature, ship structure, vessel equipment, deck fittings, knots and splices, rigging and watchstanding duties.
MGO 113 MARINE SAFETY 3
Covers basic damage control, marine fire-fighting and other safety topics to prepare for employment in the marine industry. Includes stability changes to a damaged vessel, emergency repairs to hull and vessel systems, proper use of marine fire-fighting equipment, vessel safety equipment, shipboard emergency procedures and survival at sea.
MGO 119 MARINE MATHEMATICS 3
Reviews algebraic and trigonometric methods. Includes the basics of signed numbers, linear equations, fractions, percentages, plane geometry, measurement, and variables which represent additional aspects of mathematics required to solve shipboard problems. Satisfies the General Education Requirement in computation.
MTS 217 DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION 4
A course in marine diesel engines that includes theory, operation, Theory, operation, troubleshooting and repair of marine diesel enginestroubleshooting and repair. Students will learn fundamental . Study of fundamental operating procedures for marine diesel engines.operating procedures for marine diesel engines. Instructional format Lecture and applied training in diesel engine labs. combines classroom lectures with applied training in diesel engine labs.
MTS 228 MARINE HYDRAULICS 5
Basic survey course utilizing lectures, laboratory experiments, and Emphasizes routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of marine hpractical demonstrations. Students will perform routine ydraulic equipment. Disassemble, analyze and reassemble various hydraumaintenance, troubleshooting and repair of marine hydraulic equipment.lic components. Includes lectures, laboratory experiments and demonstrThe student will be required to disassemble, analyze and re-assemble vations with simulation models. arious hydraulic components.
2'nd QuarterCr
ENGL 105 APPLIED COMPOSTION 3
Covers skills and strategies needed to meet writing demands in college and on the job.
MGO 127 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARINE ELECTRICITY 4
Fundamentals of AC and DC electricity and elementary electronics. Focuses on basic theory of electricity, measurements and instruments, routine maintenance of electrical components and general operation of shipboard electrical systems.
MGO 147 MARINE ENGINEERING PRACTICUM 6
Introductory underway practicum. Receive an indoctrination to both watchstanding duties and shipboard responsibilities of a marine engineer. Covers how to read vessel blueprints, trace machinery systems and troubleshoot simulated malfunctions. Involves 12-hour voyages weekly aboard SMA's training vessels.
MTS 233 MARINE REFRIGERATION 5
Fundamentals of refrigeration cycles, system components, common refrigerants, theory of operation and preventive maintenance techniques as they apply in the marine industry.
MTS 263 PROPULSION SYSTEMS 3
Focuses on the principles, operation, maintenance and repair of select propulsion systems. Includes design and application of engines and related systems such as fuel, lubricating, cooling, exhaust and heat recovery. Includes reduction gears, shafting, bearings and propellers.
MTS 285 MARINE BOILERS 3
Combines classroom instruction with actual hands-on training in operating steam boilers. Covers the principles, operation, maintenance and repair of marine boilers.
3'rd QuarterCr
MGO 177 ADVANCED ENGINEERING PRACTICUM 6
Advanced underway practicum. Under supervision, assume the role of Designated Duty Engineer aboard ship and be responsible for all facets of the operation of the engine room and related equipment while the training vessel is underway. Requires demonstration in competency, proficiency and confidence in running an engine room without guidance. Involves weekly 12-hour voyages aboard SMA's training vessels.
MTS 212 AUXILIARY MACHINERY AND SHIP DESIGN 4
Intro to auxiliary machinery and naval architecture. Includes heat exchangers, pumps, air ejectors, steering gear, distilling plants, pressure vessels, piping systems, cargo handling equipment, vessel design, vessel structure and stability.
MTS 221 APPLIED MARINE ELECTRICITY 4
An applied course in AC and CD motors and generator applications. In Applied course in AC and DC motors and generator applications. Apply Athis course the student will apply AC and DC electrical theory to C and DC electrical theory to typical marine equipment. Covers 3-phasetypical marine equipment. Topics covered include: 3-phase circuits circuits and transformers. Receive practical experience in operating and transformers, DC machines, AC machines, batteries and power electrmarine electrical equipment in the laboratory, on a panel board simulaonics. The student receives practical experience in operating marine tor and aboard SMA's training vessels (dockside).
MTS 257 ADVANCED DIESEL ENGINES 4
Continuation of MTS 217. Advanced training in the disassembly and rebuilding of marine diesel engines. Special emphasis on air intake systems, fuel injectors, governors, lubrication systems, cylinder wear, ring wear, piston clearances, bearing wear and crankshaft alignment.
MTS 284 SHIPBOARD POLLUTION PREVENTION 2
Using a non-technical format, review issues in pollution prevention and control as they impact on the duties and tasks performed by deck and/or engineering personnel onboard ship.
MTS 294 LICENSE SEMINAR 2
Seminar on licensure knowledge requirements for deck/engineering candidates preparing to take the U.S. Coast Guard deck/engineering exams. Learn to consult and reference the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46 and other publications.
4'th QuarterCr
MGO 200 AT SEA INTERNSHIP 5
Provides actual at-sea experience on vessels of at least 500 gross tons that operate beyond the boundary line. Thirty to sixty day internship allows the students to demonstrate their mastery of the competencies outlined in Table A-II/4 of STCW for ratings forming part of navigational watch or Table A-III/4 of STCW for ratings forming part of an engineering watch. Application of classroom and laboratory learning to the “real world” of an ocean going vessel.
Total Credits = 77

* Optional Course

Seattle Maritime Academy is offering the Marine Engineering Technology curriculum as a 73-77-credit program. Students successfully completing this rigorous program will be awarded a certificate in Marine Engineering Technology from Seattle Central Community College. In addition, they will be eligible for a U.S. Merchant Mariners Document endorsed with the following engine room (QMED) ratings: Electrician; Oiler; Pumpman; Refrigerating Engineer; and Junior Engineer. If the student's at-sea internship was on a vessel with steam propulsion, he/she will also be eligible for a "fireman/watertender" QMED rating. Furthermore, graduates receive 8 months sea service credit towards a license as Designated Duty Engineer of Steam or Motor Vessels of Not More Than 1,000 Horsepower. This sea service credit is 2/3 of the total required sea service for this license.

The Marine Engineering Technology certificate program also qualifies each graduate for an STCW "ratings forming part of an engine-room watch" endorsement. Students who elect to take the Survival Craft course also satisfy the written and practical Coast Guard examination requirements for Lifeboatman.

For Further Information:

Seattle Maritime Academy
Seattle Central Community College
4455 Shilshole Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107-4645
PHONE: (206) 782-2647
FAX: (206) 782-2821
Program Contact:
 dflath@sccd.ctc.edu