Introduction to Marine Engineering |CHAPTER 1 SHIPS AND MACHINERY
Introduction to Marine Engineering CHAPTER 1 SHIPS AND MACHINERY Marine science BZ.Marine science, As an introduction to marine engineering, we might reasonably begin by taking an overall look at the ship. The various duties of a marine engineer all relate to the operation of the ship in a safe, reliable, efficient and economic manner. The main propulsion machinery installed will influence the machinery layout and determine the equipment and auxiliaries installed. This will further determine the operational and maintenance requirements for the ship and thus the knowledge. required and the duties to be performed by the marine engineer. Ships Ships are large, complex vehicles which must be self-sustaining in their environment for long periods with a high degree of reliability. A ship is the product of two main areas of skill, those of the naval architect and the marine engineer. The naval architect is concerned with the hull, its construction, form, habitability and abil...