The seventh edition of this classic marine textbook is now available for
the first time in paperback. This highly respected book instructs both
students and sea-going engineers in the operation, care and maintenance
of the auxiliary machinery and apparatus on board ship and is essential
reading for marine engineers preparing for British Certificates of
Competency examinations, US Licenses and similar qualifications
elsewhere.
Designed for ease of use, the detailed treatment and practical
orientation of the subject matter is presented in a very accessible
manner. The inclusion of suggestions for further reading at the end of
each chapter is of particular use to students and all those interested
in any related titles. Alongside this, there is also sufficient
theoretical background to enable the reader to fully understand the
principles involved. These various features allow the book to also serve
as a useful reference work for engineers in the shipbuilding and
equipment manufacturing industries, as well as all sea-going engineers.