LIFE OF THE MARINE ENGINEER
1 - Why did you become interested in Marine Engineering?
Answer: This is my first choice. A practical course not only at sea base but also in land base.
2- Have you always wanted to be a marine engineering? What made you became a marine engineer?
Answer : Yes, i always wanted to be a marine engineer because you will learn many things not only mechanical but also some skills.
3 –What is the best part of your job?
Answer: Overhauling and trouble shooting because it is challenging.
4- What task does your specific job involve?
Answer: More in mechanical job and operate machines.
5- What physical condition must you be in?
Answer- You must be always physically fit and mental allert.
6- Would you recommend this career to any student?
Answer: Yes, i will tell them the practicality of this course marine engineering.
7- Do you have any tips or advice on becoming a marine engineer?
Answer: To be a marine engineer you must be hardworking, have work ethics, patient, discipline,initiative and continous learning.
8- How long have you been a marine engineer?
Answer: 8 years
9-How much time do you spend on ships?
Answer: That depends on the company or the type of work. Generally, as an officer, you get one day off the ship for everyday worked. Right now i work 14 weeks away working on a ship, then I go home for 14 weeks.
10- Do you design new equipment for ships?
Answer: Currently no. I work on a cruise ship on the operational side of things, so just maintaining the machine is a big enough job. We always have some improvements to machines designs or processes but these are usually minor in nature.
Engineering Disasters
Humankind has achieved great engineering feats, from underwater tunnels to skyscrapers, yet for all its intelligence, it is still far from infallible. We often hear news of engineering disasters and they are bound to happen because like humans, technology too is evolving and it is not perfect.
Engineering disasters occur because of flaws in
Answer: This is my first choice. A practical course not only at sea base but also in land base.
2- Have you always wanted to be a marine engineering? What made you became a marine engineer?
Answer : Yes, i always wanted to be a marine engineer because you will learn many things not only mechanical but also some skills.
3 –What is the best part of your job?
Answer: Overhauling and trouble shooting because it is challenging.
4- What task does your specific job involve?
Answer: More in mechanical job and operate machines.
5- What physical condition must you be in?
Answer- You must be always physically fit and mental allert.
6- Would you recommend this career to any student?
Answer: Yes, i will tell them the practicality of this course marine engineering.
7- Do you have any tips or advice on becoming a marine engineer?
Answer: To be a marine engineer you must be hardworking, have work ethics, patient, discipline,initiative and continous learning.
8- How long have you been a marine engineer?
Answer: 8 years
9-How much time do you spend on ships?
Answer: That depends on the company or the type of work. Generally, as an officer, you get one day off the ship for everyday worked. Right now i work 14 weeks away working on a ship, then I go home for 14 weeks.
10- Do you design new equipment for ships?
Answer: Currently no. I work on a cruise ship on the operational side of things, so just maintaining the machine is a big enough job. We always have some improvements to machines designs or processes but these are usually minor in nature.
Engineering Disasters
Humankind has achieved great engineering feats, from underwater tunnels to skyscrapers, yet for all its intelligence, it is still far from infallible. We often hear news of engineering disasters and they are bound to happen because like humans, technology too is evolving and it is not perfect.
Engineering disasters occur because of flaws in