Superyacht Engineer Essentials Package
Everything you need to work as a yacht engineer. Safety training plus technical skills.
10 Days
12 OCT 2026
Certification
MCA
Who issues your official qualification
Recognition
Worldwide
Where your certificate is accepted. Check with your flag state for specific approvals.
Suitable For
Experienced shore-based engineers
Who the course is designed for
Experience Level
No experience required
Minimum experience needed to join
Duration
15 Days
Training days only, breaks are not included
Certificate Validity
Lifetime
How long your certificate stays valid
Why This
Course Matters
This all-in-one package gives you every required certification to start and grow as a yacht engineer. With both AEC1 and AEC2, you’ll be equipped for hands-on technical work and future progression. Including PDSD also qualifies you for engineering roles on ISPS-compliant vessels—essential for larger yachts, commercial support vessels, and global operations.
Career
growth
& Salary Impact
Junior engineers earn $4,000–$5,000/month, with higher offers for candidates from technical or industrial roles. Career growth is fast: experienced engineers can reach $6,600–$8,800+, making this one of the most rewarding long-term roles on board.
Current Role
With this certification
Junior Engineer
+$2,000
Mechanic
Junior Engineer
+$2,600
Maintenance Fitter
Junior Engineer
+$3,000
Industrial Engineer
What You’ll
Learn
Complete STCW Safety & Security Training
Includes personal survival, fire prevention, first aid, security awareness, and Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) for roles on regulated vessels.
Core Engineering Skills (AEC1)
Learn diesel engine function, auxiliary systems, workshop tools, safety practices, and emergency response procedures.
Continued Technical Training (AEC2)
Develop skills in fault diagnosis, system monitoring, hydraulics, fuel injection, and technical documentation.
Real-World Practical Application
Gain extensive hands-on experience with live components, tools, and fault simulations to reinforce technical theory.
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What’s Included
Professional-grade firefighting, engineering, and sea survival equipment
Comprehensive course materials for all engineering and safety modules
Three meals a day, including daily hot lunch
Coffee station and snacks
Free rescheduling up to 7 days before course start
Shower facilities and fresh towels provided
Free on-site accommodation in a twin room
Branded training t-shirt
PREREQUSITES
Minimum age
18 years old
Language Requirement
A good level of spoken and written English is required, as all training and assessments are conducted in English
Meet Your
Instructors
Frequently
Asked Questions
Who are engineering packages designed for?
Engineering packages are ideal for career changers from land-based technical roles, such as mechanics, electricians, technicians, or engineers.
They’re also suitable for crew planning to work on small vessels, yachts, and workboats where multi-skilled engineers are essential.
Can I move into marine engineering without sea experience?
Yes. Many yacht engineers start from land-based mechanical or electrical backgrounds.
Engineering packages give you the marine-specific knowledge and certificates needed to make that transition safely.
Why should I choose an engineering package instead of just STCW?
STCW only covers safety and survival, not engineering ability. AEC1 and AEC2 formally certify that you understand marine engines and systems—fuel, cooling, electrics, lubrication, and maintenance—on paper. An engineering package combines STCW with AEC certification, giving employers proof, not assumptions, that you can work as an engineer.
Is marine engineering a good route on smaller vessels and yachts?
Yes. On small yachts and commercial vessels, engineers often handle engines, generators, pumps, electrics, and maintenance.
This makes engineering one of the most secure and versatile career paths at sea.
How much do junior yacht or small-vessel engineers earn?
Entry-level engineers typically earn USD 3,500–5,000 per month, depending on vessel type and experience.
Engineers on smaller vessels often gain hands-on experience faster, leading to quicker progression.
What’s the difference between the engineering packages?
- Essentials: Introductory marine systems and engine knowledge
- Standard: Deeper hands-on maintenance and fault-finding
- Complete: Strong foundation for long-term engineering progression
Each level increases responsibility, confidence, and job opportunities.
Do engineering packages include hands-on training?
Yes. Training focuses on real engines, tools, servicing, and fault-finding, not just classroom theory.
This is especially valuable for those transitioning from shore-based jobs.
Do I need a visa to take engineering courses in Thailand?
Most students attend on a tourist visa, which is sufficient for training.
If needed, Galileo Maritime Academy can provide a letter of enrolment.
Are tattoos or piercings an issue for engineering roles?
Usually less so than for interior roles. Small tattoos and piercings are generally acceptable.
What matters more is competence, safety awareness, and reliability.
Will an engineering package guarantee me a job?
No course guarantees employment. However, an engineering package gives you skills, certificates, and credibility that employers expect from entry-level marine engineers.
It puts you ahead of candidates with only STCW.
What happens if I fail AEC1?
If you do not pass AEC1 on the first attempt, resits are available. There is a 2-day break between AEC1 and AEC2, during which resits can be taken at an additional fee of 4,000 THB per resit. You must successfully pass AEC1 (including any required resits) before you are allowed to start AEC2.
If AEC1 is not successfully completed after resits, you cannot progress to AEC2, and AEC2 fees are non-refundable, as your place and instructional resources have already been allocated.