Containing over 1,400 questions and answers that cover all aspects of marine engineering, this publication is a helpful tool for revision and self study. Topics covered include:
- Firefighting
- safety
- engine room systems
- ship construction
- steering gear
- electrical systems and safety.
The answers are supported by helpful annotated line drawings.
Questions
1. Firefighting
2. Safety
3. Materials
4. Auxiliary Machinery
5. Engine Room Systems
6. Ship Construction
7. Steering Gear
8. Shafting
9. Electrical
10. Electrical Protection
11. Electrical Safety
12. Instrumentation and Control
13. Diesel Engine Theory & Structure
14. Fuel Systems
15. Combustion
16. Lubrication
17. Starting & Manoeuvring Safety
18. Boilers
Answers
1. Firefighting
2. Safety
3. Materials
4. Auxiliary Machinery
5. Engine Room Systems
6. Ship Construction
7. Steering Gear
8. Shafting
9. Electrical
10. Electrical Protection
11. Electrical Safety
12. Instrumentation and Control
13. Diesel Engine Theory & Structure
14. Fuel Systems
15. Combustion
16. Lubrication
17. Starting & Manoeuvring Safety
18. Boilers
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