r/MarineEngineering

Why does my voltage regulator slowly increase voltage, even after adjusting it down it will slowly creep up

Thinking about switching trades (kinda) as I went to school and done my heavy equipment tech and worked at this for a year and got out of it as lost interest being underneath trucks all day lol. I still love wrenching but I have a huge passion for boats. I own a small speed boat and use it almost every day of the summer. I am from the Canada Martimes area and wondering if it’s a wise choice to go to Pei and do the 10 week engine room rating course at holland college. How is the job outlook and how hard is it specifically to get a 90 day work term as a cadet. Thanks

Anyone prefer field engineering? Only being gone 3-5 days maximum and then home for some time. Like a 9-5 still home for weekends and some weekdays?

Hi everyone,

​I am 22yo and I would really love to move to Croatia and try getting into the yachting industry as a technician or marine electrician.

​I just want to understand the basics before making any decisions. I have a few questions for those already in the field:

​What do I actually need to know or learn to get a start?

​What are the realistic entry-level options for a beginner?

​What specific skills or systems are highly recommended to study beforehand?

​Any advice or information on how this industry works would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Heading to MUN in the fall for the marine engineering and was simply wondering if anyone else was also going- it'll all be a little new to me since I live out of province so just wanted to reach out to see if anyone else was going :)

hello everyone

in a month, i'll be onboard as fourth engineer first time. i'll be working in same company as i did my cadetship and junior engineer. until now, i didnt experience more than basic purifier overhaul (mitsubishi selfejector). i have no experience other than start stop machineries. my last two ships (cadetship and junior engineer) had almost zero big job or trouble. so im kinda nervous because of that. so i need some advice and tips from my experienced seniors. and how a handover should be done, what should i ask? thank you in advance

Being doing deck maintenance on ships for about a year now as a metallurgical engineer and I’m noticing a problem. Preparing surface adequately cleaning and immediately priming with a primer(Interprime 198) doesn’t seem to be enough. The same treated place starts to rust again in about 3weeks to a month. I’m thinking of incorporating phosphoric acid into our procedure. Do adequate chipping and wetting the surface the acid for about an hour, wait till is dry and apply our primer after. Thoughts?

22M CURRENTLY ONBOARD IT WOULD BE HELPFUL IF I CAN GET RESPONSE FROM SOMEONE WHO HAVE MARINE ENGINEERING DEGREE AND HAVE CHANGED CAREER PATH THANK YOU

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Hello chiefs engineers of reddit. 4E on tankers btw, would sound like a stupid question but I'm asking it anyway

It seems redundant to me seeing how they seem to serve basically the same purpose, which is to pump out huge volumes of water in an engine room flooding, but the emergency bilge suction is slightly more elevated compared to the direct bilge suction. Plus the pumps driving these suctions are different as well. For what reason do we have these two distinct pumping arrangements together onboard?

Hi all, looking for some guidance from people who've made this move.

I'm currently sailing as a Fourth Engineer with about 12 months of sea time so far, currently on a gas carrier (VLEC) with dual-fuel ME-GI engine exposure. I'm preparing for my next class/COC exam right now and want to start planning ahead for a long-term move into LNG specifically.

A few things I'm trying to figure out:

What's the realistic path from where I am to getting onto LNG carriers?

Do companies prefer promoting internally from LPG/ethane backgrounds, or is LNG mostly closed off unless you've sailed on it before?

Any specific certifications or courses (beyond STCW gas tanker familiarization) that make a candidate stand out for LNG?

Companies/manning agents known for taking on engineers without prior LNG experience and training them up?

Roughly how long did it take you to get your first LNG contract, and what rank were you at?

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who's walked this path, especially engineers who moved from Ethane into LNG. Thanks in advance!

I don't mind physical work, and I'm willing to accept that the first few months may be difficult. In your all experience, does a reasonably healthy young person normally become physically accustomed to engine-room work after some months, or are the physical demands something that remain exhausting throughout the career?

I'm 4/E in container ship..I'm planning to switch. What do u think the best option in terms of salary. Do cruise and offshore vessel pays during leave?

How do I start my career with cruise ship as a Trainee Marine Engineer? Which companies should I apply for and how ?

How do I prepare for the sponsorship exams and interviews, are they any different from main fleet interviews?

I started my internship at a shipyard two days ago. Unfortunately, I was late in choosing a good place to do my internship. So, the shipyard where I am currently doing my internship is not suitable enough for me to learn useful things related to engineering. There is just an old ship, built around 1980, on the slipway. I want to make the most of it, but I do not know what to do. Give me some advice.

As the title says, what is your day to day life as an ETO?

I've been awarded a place as an ETO student in Ireland for the upcoming academic year and I would love to hear some stories from fully qualified ETOs about your day to day life onboard

- What license? (4th, 3rd, etc)
- What vessel?

- What makes a successful ETO

Hi, im wanting to become a marine engineer and im looking for some help on how to do that. Is there any schools you recommend around here? Currently im enrolled in wsu for a different major and wondering if i need to switch schools or not? Also just general advice and need to knows thank you!!

Im based in the U.S. I’m trying to get a definitive answer about the education pathway to Third Assistant Engineer Unlimited under \*\*46 CFR §11.516(a)(5)\*\*.

I have a \*\*Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology from Wayne State University.\*\* The degree program is accredited by \*\*ABET through the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC)\*\*.

Section 11.516(a)(5) provides a pathway to Third Assistant Engineer based on graduation from a mechanical or electrical engineering course of an ABET-accredited school of technology, combined with \*\*6 months of qualifying service in the engine department\*\*.

The exact regulation states: "Graduation from the mechanical or electrical engineering course of a school of technology accredited by the ABET, together with 6 months of service in the engine department of steam, motor, or gas turbine-propelled vessels"

What I’m trying to determine is how NMC interprets the education requirement when the applicant's degree is ABET-ETAC Accredited (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission) as opposed to ABET-EAC Accreditation (Engineering Accreditation Commission).

Specifically, does NMC consider an \*\*ABET-ETAC accredited B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology\*\* to satisfy §11.516(a)(5), or does NMC interpret the regulation as requiring a traditional Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering program accredited through ABET's \*\*Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)\*\*?

The wording “\*\*school of technology\*\*” is part of what makes me unsure how this is interpreted. The regulation does not specifically say EAC or ETAC, and it does not expressly state that engineering technology programs are excluded.

Any information is gladly appreciated.

Hi everyone. Really need help from the more experienced ones. I'm a 3rd engineer officer in Merchant Navy and while starting this career I was not very sure about this. Somehow due to family responsibilities I have carried myself through this profession but now I feel like a burnout. I want a advice that weather I should start as a data analyst from scratch, push myself for GMAT or keep sailing until I get my higher ranks.