Learn about the fundamental aspects of bearings and lubrication in the maritime sector in this free online course. This introductory course on maritime bearings and lubrication guides you through using bearings on shipboard machinery and their purpose. Learn about different types of anti-friction bearings used onboard ships, the differences between the ball and roller bearings and their respective applications. By the end of this course, be familiar with bearings and lubrication methods and become an authority on applying journal bearings for shipboard use.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 196212 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Describe the purpose of using bearings on shipboard machinery • Discuss the different types of anti-friction bearings that are used onboard • Explain the differences between ball and roller bearings and their respective applications • Explain the application of journal bearings for shipboard use • Describe the various types of sliding contact or friction bearings • List the advantages and disadvantages of antifriction bearing |
| Course Code | 3090 |

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