The Marine Engines and Fuel Systems certification course is designed for marine professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of marine engine systems, standards, and maintenance practices.
As most in-depth engine diagnostics and repairs are manufacturer specific, this course focuses more on the ABYC Standards that apply to both gasoline (petrol) and diesel-fuel engines, and the systems they are connected to, such as fuel, cooling, electric, drives, and exhaust.
Basic engine operation and troubleshooting are addressed as well, along with repair and maintenance of these various systems and the skills necessary for quality customer service and operational excellence. It is particularly suited for marine service professionals with at least 2 to 3 years of experience working with inboard, outboard, sterndrive, and saildrive engines.
ABYC will continue to recognize the Diesel Engines and Gasoline Engines certifications, though their exams and associated materials will no longer be offered once the new certification is launched. Current holders of Diesel Engines and/or Gasoline Engines certifications will have the opportunity to transition to the new certification at the end of their 5 year certification life during the recertification process.
Course Description
The Marine Engines and Fuel Systems Certification focuses on the ABYC Standards that apply to both gasoline (petrol) and diesel-fuel engines, and the systems they are connected to, such as fuel, electric, drives, and exhaust. Basic troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of these various systems are also addressed.
Course Topics
- Principles of engine operation
- 2 stroke vs 4 stroke operation
- Gasoline vs Diesel fuel
- Basic troubleshooting
- Safety around engines
- Gasoline and diesel Standards
- Fuel-tank Standards
- Fuel-system maintenance
- Troubleshooting fuel systems
- Gas- and Diesel-engine ventilation Standards
- Engine exhaust system Standards
- Exhaust system inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
- Engine electrical systems
- Battery and cable installation
- Battery types
- Alternator charging
- Engine cooling systems and components
- Troubleshooting and repair of cooling systems
- Mechanical and electronic engine-control system Standards
- Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of mechanical and electronic controls
- Drive-system Standards
- Inboard, outboard, sterndrive and saildrive systems
- Customer relations, quality control and warranty management
ABYC Standards
Covered
- A-33, Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cut-Off Devices
- E-2, Cathodic Protection
- E-10, Storage Batteries
- E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems for Boats
- E-13, Lithium Ion Batteries
- H-2, Ventilation of Boats using Gasoline
- H-24, Gasoline (Petrol) Fuel Systems
- H-25, Portable and Semi-Portable Marine Gasoline Fuel Systems
- H-27, Seacocks, Thru-Hull Fittings, and Drain Plugs
- H-33, Diesel Fuel Systems
- P-1, Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines
- P-4, Marine Inboard Engines and Transmissions
- P-6, Propeller Shafting Systems
- P-14, Mechanical Propulsion Control Systems
- P-17, Manual and Assisted Mechanical Steering System
- P-21, Manual and Assisted Hydraulic Steering Systems
- P-28, Electric/Electronic Control Systems for Propulsion and Steering
- TH-22, Educational Information about Carbon Monoxide
- TH-23, Design, Construction, and Testing for Boats in Consideration for Carbon Monoxide
Exam/Credit Details
- Online Course Fees: Member $985 – Nonmember $1,495
- Exam Only Fees: Member $295 – Nonmember $595 per attempt
- The exam is comprised of 221 questions
- Passing score: 85%
- Timed Exam: 3 Hours 40 Minutes
- CEUs available: 32