SVCE-B.2

Propulsive transmission - thrust and shaft bearings, stern tubes, propellers

SVCE-B · Additional Syllabus for <9,000 kW / <3,000 GT · SVCE-B-MON Monitoring, Transmission and Ship Systems

This lesson distinguishes thrust bearings from shaft bearings and stern tube arrangements, and contrasts fixed-pitch and controllable-pitch propeller construction, monitoring, and inspection requirements relevant to the SV Chief Engineer oral.

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.