Marine Refrigeration Course (5 Day Practical)

Marine Refrigeration Course (5 Day Practical)

(51 customer reviews)

£1,500.00

A Marine Refrigeration Course for engineers working on Superyachts, Merchant Navy Vessels, Oil and Gas Platforms, Jackups, Semi-Subs, Ferries and Cruiseships. This course covers the theory of refrigeration and teaches you how to repair, troubleshoot and commission these systems.
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Marine Refrigeration course 

WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT?

We discuss the concepts of repairing refrigeration systems on Superyachts, ships, vessels aswell as Oil & Gas Platforms, Jackups, FPSO's and semi-sub's. This includes the provisions refrigeration system and the accommodations AC chilled water cooling systems.

TESTIMONIALS
Here's what some of our students have said about this course:

Adam Cole - Chief Engineer
Attended the 5 day Marine Refrigeration Course. Excellent teaching and hands on experience. I now feel much more confident dealing with and future refrigeration issues.
Rory O'Sullivan - Marine Engineer
Fantastic course with great hands on experience. The practical tips and tricks are worth their weight in gold! 5 star
Adrian Bukmanis - Systems Controls Engineer While there are plenty of ways to learn the theory, for me the most benefit comes from spending time with people who have been there and done that. Stuart definitely fits in this category and his real-world experience across diverse equipment systems and his willingness to share his experience as part of the course was something of real value
Jarko Hekman - Marine Engineer
Good course if you want to learn more about refrigeration. It good to learn how to recover fix and fill a system up with refrigerant and actually doing it as well. (practical)

This course will help you to understand the following concepts:

  • Marine Refrigeration system components
  • The vapour compression cycle
  • Heat transfer & thermodynamics
  • The repair process
  • Repairing leaks on sea-water cooling systems
  • Charging refrigerant & leak detection techniques
  • System commissioning
  • Fault finding and troubleshooting
  • Refrigerant and oil recovery

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL I GAIN?

Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a C&G2079 certificate as well as a certificate of completion from Tradewinds Engineering Ltd.

WHO IS THIS 5 DAY COURSE FOR?

Specifically for engineering personnel who would like to improve their knowledge of repairing marine specific refrigeration and HVAC systems. This course is specifically aimed at Chief Engineers, 2nd, 3rd and 4th's, so no matter what your level of experience you will be considered for a placement on this course. For anyone who has very minimal experience, we would recommend taking our Fundamentals of marine refrigeration elearning course, so that you can arrive with some of the theory knowledge to help you pass the exams.

This course will give you the skills needed to confidently repair and commission refrigeration and air conditioning systems in marine environments.

COURSE DATES 

VENUE - SOMERSET, UK

  • 24th – 28th March 2025
  • 12th – 16th May 2025
  • 21st – 25th July 2025
  • 15th – 19th September 2025
  • 17th – 21st November 2025

VENUE - PALMA, SPAIN

  • 17th - 21st February 2025
  • 7th - 11th April 2025
  • 2nd - 6th June 2025
  • 18th - 22nd August 2025
  • 20th - 24th October 2025
  • 1st - 5th December 2025

We also offer bespoke training either onboard or at the customers premises for a minimum of 5 candidates, for more information call +44 (0)1823 709 712 or email us at [email protected]

For more information about our company please visit www.tradewindsgroup.co.uk

51 reviews for Marine Refrigeration Course (5 Day Practical)

  1. Nathaniel M –

    Well organised and interesting course. Provided good in depth practical knowledge and theory.

  2. Paul Anderson –

    Course was very well delivered, gained lots of valuable knowledge and hands on experience with various aspects of maintenance and commissioning.

  3. Ben Vos –

    Great course. The course is one a kind. It’s exactly what we need as marine professionals. On completion of this course you’ll have the knowledge needed to tackle most at sea problems.

  4. Milos Lakovic –

    Great course, i really feel more confident working on refrigeration plants after this course. Highly recommended.

  5. Donovan –

    Really enjoyed this course. Really improved my learning and understanding of refridgerantion

  6. Thomas Fowle –

    The course was incredible, after 16 years as a yacht engineer the week with Stuart was amazing. It has put a lot of the puzzle pieces into place and refrigeration systems no longer feel as scary. The week in Palma nova cant be faulted. 100% Recommended to everyone. And the crew in the office in the UK are also amazing.

  7. Ronnie Skimming –

    I enjoyed this course immensely. The course content is very good and well structured with excellent tuition from Stuart. The practical side of the course was excellent and has strengthened my knowledge and confidence with working on refrigeration plant.

  8. David Lee –

    A subject with so much content. It was delivered very well and with a good mix of practical, making the course very enjoyable.

  9. Robert Pomeroy –

    I found the course very helpful as this subject is not really covered enough when training for yacht engineer licences. Refrigeration is a very important part of the engineering department onboard a modern superyacht. The practical test rigs that are available to use at the classroom are well set up and a great teaching aid.

  10. Chris Powell –

    This MORC 5 day course was highly beneficial. I have been at sea for 16 years and have been Chief Engineer but have had no formal hands on refrigeration training. The course is well structured and a good mix between theory and practical. I can honestly say that I will be using the training that I have received in my day to day routine and maintenance and feel confident in being able to recover, repair, test and refill a refrigeration/AC system. Highly recommended course for all Chief Engineers!

  11. Alejandro Costa Femenia –

    It has been a great learning experience with a wonderful team of professionals. Really interesting modules, all the way from the theoretical part to the practical side. I feel a much more skilled and confident Engineer, thanks to the knowledge shared.

  12. GW –

    A very worth while course which includes references to the Maritime Industry

  13. Connor McCann –

    Course was clear and well set up. For someone who has not had much experience on working with AC units it was extremely helpful and gave me a good fundamental understanding of the practical side of commissioning. Only thing extra I would have liked would have been more problem diagnosis teaching.

  14. Thomas Iversen –

    Good theoretical and practical course. Good hands on experience in faultfinding, emptying, charging and commissioning plants. Creds to the instructor for giving the students the confidence to try on they’re own.

  15. Vicente Paulino Moto Mangue –

    I truly loved the conversational speed on the instructors and how he allowed the entire class to participate and not to be embarrassed the content of the course was wide and it help to gain confidence on putting gauges on the refrigerating systems.

  16. Gaspar Ndong Edu Mbang –

    This course really helps me a lot to understand not only about what is going on in a R-AC system but also to know the principle of the thermodynamic again and how we are getting all the conversions. This course is really helpful.

  17. Timoteo Obiang Moro Obono –

    I strongly recommend this course for people interested on HVAC systems.

  18. Stuart Phillips –

    Fantastic course, amazing what you can learn and the confidence gained in 5 days!

  19. Lachlan Denneny –

    Very informative week. Some great information and tips on maintenance and troubleshooting marine refrigeration systems. The course was extremely helpful for my everyday knowledge of on board systems.

  20. Charles Wattleworth –

    A fantastic course which has been written, taught and structured to give a great understanding of Marine Refrigeration and AC systems. I now feel confident on working with these systems onboard yachts. Thank you for a great week.

  21. Calum Ross –

    Having minimal experience working on refrigeration systems, this course gave a higher appreciation for both the practical and theoretical elements. This course will be massively beneficial when I attend college for my COC upgrade. Stu and his team are well experienced in this field and very approachable with any questions that I had.

  22. Sean Hazley –

    Stuart and Hannah went above and beyond to cater for my skill set. I started the course with little to no practical knowledge and confidence in working on refrigeration systems, but have ended the week feeling I could work safely and comfortably on any system I may come across. Developing skills in fabricating pipework has also been a huge plus for me.

  23. Stuart Duff, 3rd Engineer; Oil & Gas Industry –

    This course is exactly what I was looking for. Id recommend this course to any marine engineers that have limited hands on experience with AC and fridge systems. My confidence has grown as a result. I now have a much better understanding of the ‘black art’ that is refrigeration. The lecturer Stuart knows his stuff and delivers the course in an easy to learn format.

  24. Samantha Hubbard. Engineer. Super Yacht Industry –

    I finally understood so many aspects of refrigeration that hadn’t made sense learning on my own. Really great to get hands on experience and practice trouble shooting a system.

  25. Jonathan Tailford –

    I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Neil was incredibly helpful & patient with any & all questions throughout.

    I feel much more confident with regards to refrigeration and all associated components; I would highly recommend this course to any & all engineers that deal with refrigeration.

    Thanks again to Neil & Tradewinds staff, 10/10!

  26. Sean Moynihan –

    Very beneficial course to grasp a good understanding of charging and handling refrigerants.

  27. Stephen Delaney –

    Great breakdown of Refrigeration systems. I have definitely come away from this course with a greater knowledge of these systems. Would very much highly recommend this course if you are looking to gain a greater understanding of refrigeration systems on board. The practical aspect to the course was fantastic.

  28. Jonathan Bennett –

    This was a great course to give me the practical experience i wanted to gain after studying a lot of theory. Chrissie was great in communicating pre-course and the course lecturer Neil was very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommended course.

  29. Miles Reed –

    Brilliant Course, Well laid-out and very helpful staff to aid in the learning process.

    Amazing facilities for use of practical learning and merges well with the theory side of the course.

    Highly recommend to all who work on any refrigeration systems – great biscuit selections too!

  30. Dainis Bagants, Engine Room Operator –

    Lot of practical trainings helps to understand how the system is working. Very good way to explain beginners about HVAC.

  31. Brian Brown –

    Very helpful teaching refreshing my memory from previous course I attended.

  32. Kyle Ronney; Second Engineer. –

    Very beneficial course. well planned and organised.

  33. Kobia Charnas –

    From all the modules and courses I have completed en route to my marine engineering licensing this has by far been the most enjoyable and enlightening course I have done. The course exceeded my expectations and was great value for money. Stuart is a great teacher who has a vast wealth of knowledge when it comes to HVAC systems. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to advance themselves in the engineering world.

  34. Anatolijs Vahromejevs –

    Really nice and effective course, which provide a lot of practical and theoretical knowledge, and only for 5 days! Really recommended for people who works with HVACs and A/C’s.

  35. David Churchman –

    Very informative and hands on course, led by an experienced and helpful instructor. I would recommend this course to anyone involved in the maintenance and/or commissioning/decommissioning of refrigeration systems.

  36. Michael Potter –

    Really well thought and presented, covering all the necessary sections in a very informative manner. The “hands on” fridge rig makes it so much more engaging and helpful.

  37. Richard Smyth –

    The course provided a very good theory component with detailed notes, backed up with practical training on test rigs, going through the complete repair and commissioning process.

  38. Marcin Roesler –

    I feel much more confident with HVAC in term of hands on. Fully recommend to all marine engineers.

  39. Jolyon Brayton, Chief Engineer –

    I can’t recommend this course enough. Stuart is a most excellent instructor, Stuart is an incredibly knowledgeable on all matters pertaining to the dark art of air Conditioning and refrigeration. he takes great pleasure in making sure you understand the fundaments and practical sides, giving you the confidence to get hands on. For any yacht engineer wishing to advance their understanding of system, this is a must.

    I know that a lot of yacht based engineers will not want to pay for this course, as It has no credit to the SV or merchant licence, but it is worth every penny (cent). I did the course, as I find it eternally frustrating having to rely on contractors whom say they will do a job, then don’t turn up, or carry a job to poor standards, leaving you with ongoing issues through the season.

    Upon return to my vessel I purchased the necessary equipment and tools, to carry out our own work, We’ve already covered the cost of the course and tools by not having a service engineer come to the boat.

  40. Stephen Delaney –

    Great breakdown of Refrigeration systems. I have definitely come away from this course with a greater knowledge of these systems. Would very much highly recommend this course if you are looking to gain a greater understanding of refrigeration systems on board. The practical aspect to the course was fantastic.

  41. Sean Morrissey – May 2021 –

    I heard about this course from a friend who recommended it.Very detailed course, lots of hands on experience gained from it.

  42. daniel guild –

    Brilliant course with a great mixture of theory and practical with a fantastic instructor. Highly recommend this course for any one who wants to improve there knowledge with HVAC and Refrigeration. 09/11/2020

  43. Xavier Le Monnier –

    I found the course very informative and tailored to study required, the pre course training i did was definitely worth the study time and cost when it came to the practical work.

  44. Adrian Bukmanis –

    While there are plenty of ways to learn the theory, for me the most benefit comes from spending time with people who have been there and done that. Stuart definitely fits in this category and his real-world experience across diverse equipment systems and his willingness to share his experience as part of the course was something of real value. Like many others this was a friends recommendation. Adrian Bukmanis 14/08/2020

  45. Jarco Hekman –

    Good course if you want to learn more about refrigeration. It good to learn how to recover fix and fill a system up with refrigerant and actually doing it as well. (practical) I heard about this course from a friend and would recommend it. Jake Hekman 14/08/2020

  46. Jordan Hodge –

    Stuart has great knowledge and experience in HVAC and he passes this on in the classroom. You will finish the course with a good understanding of the various refrigeration systems we come across and practical skills that you can use on the job. I have already recommended this course to others. Jordan Hodge 10/08/2020

  47. Samuel Asiedu-Okantah Jnr –

    The course has been very beneficial, the practicals is carefully crafted to give a firm grasp of the theoretical aspect. I have benefited immensely. Samuel 20/12/2019

  48. Mateo Jokic –

    One of the best training that I attended in offshore career. Mr. Stuart has shown huge experience in both HVAC and Oil and Gas sector, which explains his good approach toward students. Complete course is orientated toward Marine and Oil and Gas sector, which means all examples and training content is real and applicable in practice. Course is divided in two parts, theory and practice. Personally I have found both highly useful and Mr. Stuart approach was great while teaching both. Mateo 10/01/2020

  49. Geambazu Ionut –

    Brilliant course . Location , teacher one of best . It will help more complex HVAC plants for testing, and more tools . Theory and practical part well explained by teacher. Ionut 10/01/2020

  50. Yuriy Andrusenko –

    Course was very good. Got allot of usefully information during theory part and reinforced it during practical exercise. Course teacher provide only usefully information. was very interesting.Great job done. Yuriy 10/01/2020

  51. Ameur Hammouda –

    This course is useful for me I learned too many things in HVAC practical and technical, good skills of the trainer, I recommended this course to all my HVAC technicians . Thanks for the competent very interested course. Ameur 10/01/2020

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