
Last updated
October 12, 2026
The Deck Machinery Operation & Maintenance for Mariners course builds practical skills for safely handling winches, windlasses, and cranes. Learners will identify hazards, apply proper lubrication and inspection practices, and ensure compliance with lifting-gear regulations. By mastering defect identification and integrating checks into PMS/SMS, mariners enhance both safety and equipment reliability. This refresher course builds operational confidence, prepares crews for audits, and promotes safer mooring, anchoring, and cargo-handling practices.