AboutThomas Yoon Expertise Can answer questions on how equipment works. What working on board ship is like. The work on board ship. Can answer questions on working life as a Marine Engineer.
Cannot answer questions on business, and questions applicable to specific countries.
Experience Working on board cargo ships as Marine Engineer for 9 years, including 1-1/2 years as cadet, and 1 year in shipyard.
Publications Website: http://www.free-marine.com which is titled Marine Engineer World.View it at Marine Engineer World
Education/Credentials 1st Class Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency (Motorship)
Expert: Thomas Yoon Date: 9/14/2007 Subject: knowing some important things on ship
Question 1. what are the difficulties that a cadet will face on board ship as his first sea career?
2. what are the things (i mean the knowledge) he should know before he leave for his class three upgrading course?
Answer Dear Demelash,
1. First difficulty is sea-sickness. However, some people will not get it.
Secondly, he must be willing to do whatever work as an apprentice - clean toilets, mopping, cleaning carbon from machines, throw scrap food, follow orders and adapt to the way of life.
However, these should not be considered difficulties if he is open minded and adapt to the environment and new way of life.
2. I think he just need to remember what he has experienced in his sea time, so just remember the machines, data readings, operation manuals, etc, so that when he goes to course he will understand better. The practical experience and manuals are valuable.
