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Expert Profile: Thomas 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 in the area
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)

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What do you like about this subject? The life at sea is interesting and challenging.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Persons working on ships pick up many skills in repair and troubleshooting of machinery, coping with rough weather, and human relationships.

When he comes back to shore, he faces different challenges. The website at FACILITIES WORLD will show him the ropes.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Seafarers need spiritual guidance and humor. Find some thought provoking wisdom from cartoons at 50 Secrets of Truth and Life

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 582
Knowledge	9.59 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.76 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.97 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		165

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/04/08
10	10	10	10	04/17/08
8	10	10	10	04/11/08
9	10	10	10	02/02/08
10	10	10	10	11/29/07

User Comments

Very quick response to my vague question. I hate not knowing what something is or what it does. I barely had enough info to even ask the question, b
(Troy on 04/17/08)

thanks for your answer but it didn't come in time. however your answer was pleasant. next time please try to explain in detail please. many thanks for
(grace on 04/11/08)

thank you for your excellent advise.
(david on 02/02/08)

Bingo! Than is the piece of info I desperately needed. Thanks!!!
(Michael on 11/29/07)

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Recent Answers from Thomas Yoon

2008-10-11 running stationary diesel on bunker c: I have used generator sets using blended oil, i.e. a mixture of diesel oil and bunker c oil, but I do not have experience with diesel generators using only bunker c oil. I have used diesel engines using...

2008-09-03 ABT LIBERIAN CDC: Hello Sanket Patil, No problem at all. Anyway, I think you will be going as cadet. Regardless, it does not matter whether it is with a Liberian ticket or Indian ticket. Any pay you get is up to you...

2008-09-02 abt cdc issues: Not sure what you mean by cdc, maybe you meant cor. But what you want is sea experience, so it does not matter what flag you work. Nowadays, with worldwide recognition of Standards of Training and Certification...

2008-07-04 Shippin Manual: Dear Krishna Prasad, Obviously, how many containers that can be loaded will depend on the size of the ship. It will be good if you can contact the shipping company directly. You will also need to know...

2008-07-02 general question: Dear Grenville D'Costa, If you are doing training, I don't think the questions will be very technical. Most probably the questions will be more personal, e.g. why do you want to be trained in marine...