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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)
What do you like about this subject?
The life at sea is interesting and challenging.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
To promote safety products for marine and industry at Safety Campaign Products
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 work in a hazardous environment. They are trained to be safety conscious. Some go on to become health safety environment officers. (HSE) Find some safety posters you can download at Safety Posters
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| subin | 03/16/12 | 9 | 7 | 9 | |
| abhishek gupta | 01/23/12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
| pritesh gaonkar | 12/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| sampath | 11/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| suman | 10/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Thomas Yoon
2012-05-22 want to joint merchant navy:
Dear Mayuresh, Think of it this way. Shipping is the most popular way of carrying goods. (besides air and land) But the amount of shipping that is done at any one time will depend on trade and commerce
2012-04-11 about on board training:
Dear Rahul, If I were you, I will take the offer, but then, I am not you, so I don't know what other options you have for cadet training on board. As with any job, if you do well during your training
2012-03-28 watch keeping certificate:
Dear Bryan Carranza, If you are refering to officers or engineers, their certificate of competency are the watchkeeping certificates. Similarly for the ratings, they will have sat for their proficiency
2012-03-16 Regarding class2 COC:
Dear Gandham, You have so many questions that should be answered by the marine college and flag administration. Please contact them. http://www.free-marine.com/searchcolleges.htm http://www.free-marine
2012-03-16 clarification:
Dear Jennan, Please contact your MMD whether you are eligible to sit for the competency exams. It is only after you have qualified then you are able to do watchkeeping. http://www.free-marine.com/searchflag
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