SVCE-A.15

Air compressors and air receivers

SVCE-A · Chief Engineer <3,000 kW / <500 GT (Base Syllabus) · SVCE-A-MCH Machinery and Systems

This lesson covers the working principles, constructional details, safety devices, pressure vessel examination requirements, and safe maintenance procedures for starting-air compressors and air receivers on small vessels.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Small Vessel Chief Engineer oral examination syllabuses (STCW III/3). Module A alone covers the Chief Engineer <3,000 kW / <500 GT oral; Modules A and B together cover the <9,000 kW / <3,000 GT oral. Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.