Wärtsilä Medium-Speed Engine Course

Code wartsila-medium-speed

OEM training (Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy) on 4-stroke medium-speed diesel engines used in OSVs, ferries, smaller cargo ships.

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Duration: 40 hours
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Typical cost: ~$2500 USD

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Wärtsilä Medium-Speed Engine Course: FAQ

What is the Wärtsilä Medium-Speed Engine Course (WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED) certification?: OEM training (Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy) on 4-stroke medium-speed diesel engines used in OSVs, ferries, smaller cargo ships. Category: Engineering.
Who needs WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED?: WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
How long does WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED take?: Typical course duration is 40 hours (5 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.
How much does WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED cost?: Typical cost is around US$2500 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.
Where can I get WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED?: WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.

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Wärtsilä Medium-Speed Engine Course: FAQ

What is the Wärtsilä Medium-Speed Engine Course (WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED) certification?

OEM training (Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy) on 4-stroke medium-speed diesel engines used in OSVs, ferries, smaller cargo ships. Category: Engineering.

Who needs WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED?

WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.

How long does WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED take?

Typical course duration is 40 hours (5 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.

How much does WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED cost?

Typical cost is around US$2500 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.

Where can I get WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED?

WARTSILA-MEDIUM-SPEED is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.