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- The American Merchant Marine Veterans 26th Annual Convention at MITAGS June 4 - 7, 2012
- ATTENTION: MITAGS Shuttle Service Pick Up Zones at BWI Airport & Local Transportation Options
- MITAGS ECDIS training meets 2010 STCW Amendments
- Mariner Update - Able Seafarer to Mate
- 2012 Chief Mate - Master Schedule Now Available
- New Dates for Management, Communication & Leadership Course
- Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit for CMM and AB to MATE Programs
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Diesel Power Training Seminar (DWTS)
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Course Description
The Diesel Workboat Training Seminar covers the design and construction of workboats, how and why they are constructed, and how and why the components work, with emphasis on diesel engines. Fuel, cooling, lubrication, air intake, and exhaust systems will be discussed in detail. Power generation, fuel consumption and conservation, and emissions are covered. Operational aspects will be presented including flotation, speed, power, auxiliaries, maintenance, engine inspection, and troubleshooting. Safety of design, construction, operation and maintenance will be highlighted.
What You Will Learn
- Basic Principals
- Operating Principals
- Details of Vessels
- Systems (Cooling, Lube, etc.)
- Power Development
- Fuel Management
- Engine Construction
- Troubleshooting
- Component Changeout
- Tune up and Inspections
- Review
“This course may be customized to incorporate company policies and procedures and / or combined with other training. It may also be taught offsite. For more information on how MITAGS-PMI can develop a “turn-key” training solutions for your organization, please call 1-866-656-5569 or e-mail Admissions@mitags.org. “
