Engineering
Marine Engine Operator Licence - Small Vessel (MEOL(SV))
- Modules
- 2
- Lessons
- 6
- Questions
- 30
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Aligned to the published MCA syllabus. Official syllabus (GOV.UK). MSN 1904 / MIN 642.
MEOL-SV-M1 · Engine operation and machinery systems
3 lessons
MEOL-SV-M1-A Operating the main engine and the vessel's machinery systems safely and reliably.
Practice in examiner ↗MEOL-SV-L1.1Operating the main propulsion engineThe engine operator runs the main engine through starting, manoeuvring, running and stopping, and safe operation is the core of the licence. This lesson covers operating the main engine reliably and reading what it tells you.MEOL-SV-L1.2Fuel, lubrication and cooling systemsThe main engine depends on its supporting systems, and the operator maintains them to keep the engine running. This lesson covers the fuel, lubrication and cooling systems at operator level.MEOL-SV-L1.3Electrical, steering and auxiliary systemsThe operator also looks after the vessel's electrical, steering and auxiliary machinery, not just the main engine. This lesson covers those systems at operator level.
MEOL-SV-M2 · Watchkeeping, safety and pollution
3 lessons
MEOL-SV-M2-A Keeping an engineering watch and meeting safety and pollution-prevention duties.
Practice in examiner ↗MEOL-SV-L2.1Engineering watchkeeping and record-keepingKeeping a safe engineering watch is a core duty of the licence, whether the operator is watching the machinery continuously or responding to an unmanned-space alarm. This lesson covers watchkeeping and records.MEOL-SV-L2.2Engine-room safety and emergenciesThe engine room is a hazardous space, and the operator manages its safety and leads the response when something goes wrong. This lesson covers engine-room safety and emergency response.MEOL-SV-L2.3Pollution prevention and the environmentThe operator is responsible for preventing pollution from the machinery spaces, and the rules are strict. This lesson covers MARPOL basics, safe bunkering and the management of oily waste.