Auxiliary Machinery (MARTPT-862)
Course 271

MPT is the most complete full service private maritime school in the country and has been training mariners since 1983. Our Fort Lauderdale based campuses host over 45,000 square feet of classrooms, deck and engineering training labs, the Ship's Store, and student service facilities.

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Course Description

Course 271 -Auxiliary Machinery

This is a 120 Hour simulator and workshop course and will cover marine engineering topics at the operational level per STCW Section A-III/1 and Table A-III/1.

Any applicant who successfully completed all modules of the Auxiliary Machinery (MARTPT-862) course will satisfy:

  • The Auxiliary Machinery training requirements of 46 CFR 11.329 (a)(4)(vi) for STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW / 1,000 HP propulsion power or more (Operational Level); AND
  • The Auxiliary Machinery standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.329(a)(3); STCW Code Section A-III/1 and Table A-III/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 17-14(Ch-6) Tasks 4.3.M, 4.3.N, 4.3.O, 4.3.R, 4.3.S, 4.3.T, 4.3.U, 4.3.V, 5.1.A, 5.2.A, 5.2.B, 5.2.C, 5.2.D, 5.2.E, 8.1.A, 8.1.B, 8.1.C, 8.2.A, 8.2.B, 8.2.C, 8.2.D, 8.3.A, 9.1.A, 9.1.B, 11.1.A, 11.2.A, 11.3.A, and 11.4.A; AND
  • The ETSO training requirements of 46 CFR 11.329 (a)(4)(v) for STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW) on vessels powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW / 1,000 HP propulsion power or more (Operational Level).

Each student who successfully completes this course will demonstrate the background knowledge and practical work to support operation and maintenance of equipment, in areas such as:

*  Basic construction and operation principles of auxiliary machinery systems;

*  Safety and emergency procedures for operation of auxiliary propulsion plant machinery including control systems:

*  Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for auxiliary machinery items and control systems

*  Complete NVIC 17-14 Tasks: see above

Pre-Req - Mariner must have 180 days of service in a rating at least equal to that of a wiper or coal passer including: Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer; Oiler; Fireman/Watertender; Junior Engineer; Pumpman/Machinist; QMED – any rating.



Prerequisites

Students must attest to having 180 days of service

in a rating at least equal to that of a wiper or coal passer

including: Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer; Oiler; Fireman/Watertender;

Junior Engineer; Pumpman/Machinist; QMED – any rating.

15 day class in Fort Lauderdale

  1. Class 25079
    25 Aug 2025 to 29 Aug 2025
  2. Class 25080
    22 Sep 2025 to 26 Sep 2025
  3. Class 25694
    20 Oct 2025 to 24 Oct 2025
  4. Class 25695
    17 Nov 2025 to 21 Nov 2025
  5. Class 25665
    15 Dec 2025 to 19 Dec 2025
  6. Class 25813
    19 Jan 2026 to 23 Jan 2026
  7. Class 25814
    23 Feb 2026 to 27 Feb 2026
  8. Class 25815
    23 Mar 2026 to 27 Mar 2026
  9. Class 26109
    20 Apr 2026 to 24 Apr 2026
  10. Class 26110
    18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026
  11. Class 26111
    15 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026
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Required Materials

PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, You will be required to show ID (a passport is preferred). You should bring Paper, pencil and highlighters for notes. Candidates taking this course are required to bring the following clothing for the practical workshop assessments: Shirt with long sleeves, long pants and closed toed shoes or equivalent safety shoes. MPT will provide the use of a welding mask/goggles, welding gloves/jacket, work gloves, eye protection, and ear protection. Candidates are welcome to bring their own equipment if desired.

 

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Testimonials

No improvement needed. Outstanding and robust instructors...
Ricardo, Friday December 2018
Auxiliary Machinery (MARTPT-862)