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BSS Diploma in Marine Diesel Engine Mechanic is a diploma level Marine related course. A marine diesel mechanic is an expert in the maintenance and repair of vital machinery and other important systems that keep a boat running. Whether there’s a stuck fuel rack, a problem with overheating, or any of the myriad of other things that can break down in the mechanical systems of a boat, a diesel mechanic can figure out what the problem is, how to solve it and then fix it.

From the most weather-beaten fishing boat to the shiniest yacht, a marine diesel mechanic keeps them running. Sure, a captain may steer the ship, but a marine diesel mechanic is the one who makes sure it gets out of the harbor (and returns).

Eligibility Criteria for BSS Diploma in Marine Diesel Engine Mechanic

• Pass in 10th Examination or its equivalent from a recognized school board in India.

BSS Diploma in Marine Diesel Engine Mechanic Suitability

You have an interest in the mechanics of engines and the ability to solve problems

BSS Diploma in Marine Diesel Engine Mechanic Syllabus

Course Duration

• One year

Job duties for the marine diesel mechanic may include:

• Steering device assembly

• Intake and plumbing repair

• Fuel and engine system repair

• Propeller replacement

• Hydraulic monitoring

• Performance documentation

• Mechanical flushing and cleaning

• AC and electrical system maintenance

Marine Mechanic Salary Information

According to the BLS, the annual salary for marine mechanics was $35,430. The lower 10 percent to 25 percent wages fell between $22,440 and $28,000. The highest 10-percent wage earners in the field earned more than $55,030.

The two top paying industries for marine mechanics represented specialty areas in the field: deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes water transportation (median salary $44,900) and inland water transportation (median salary $42,360). The biggest hiring industry, motor vehicle dealers, paid a median wage of $36,310.

The states with the highest concentrations of marine mechanics include Maine, Washington, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Florida.