This book will be invaluable for students and trainers, as well as for serving engineers who want to reinforce their knowledge of onboard systems. The bold headings make it easy to locate a particular topic, so it is ideal for revision and self-testing purposes. The text is clear and concise and illustrated with annotated line drawings.
Firefighting
Safety
Materials
Auxiliary machinery
Engine room systems
Ship construction
Steering gear
Shafting
Electrical
Electrical protection
Electrical safety
Instrumentation and control
Diesel engine theory and structure
Fuel systems
Combustion
Lubrication
Starting and manoeuvring safety
Boilers