The direction of the ship is controlled by the steering gear. As the ship moves through the water, the angle of the rudder at the stern determines the direction it will move. Modern ships are so big that moving the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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The following essay describes a typical routine a Marine Engineer on watch usually does when he takes over the watch from his colleague: Because ships come in different designs, and people have different preferences, it is impossible to be correct […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Welcome to the World of the Marine Engineer In this site, you will find articles related to the life of a merchant marine engineer, the training he receives, the job he is called to do, how he spend his leisure […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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