SV-MDE-L4.1

Lubrication theory, oil properties and lubricating oil systems

SV-MDE-M4 · Lubrication, cooling and the drive train · SV-MDE-M4-A Oil, cooling water, starting, governors, clutches and gearboxes.

Oil is a component, not a consumable. Understand how **hydrodynamic lubrication** works, what the oil analysis numbers mean, and how the oil system keeps the bearings alive.

Independent study. xplor is not an accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. The MCA Marine Diesel Engineering module must be completed at an MCA-approved training provider before sitting the MCA Small Vessel Competency examination. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.