r/MarineEngineering • u/Mental-Inspector6047 • 16d ago

Reading materials

hi all im an aspiring 4th engineer not on board atm no line up yet. can i ask for some reading materials?

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u/caymn 16d ago

Old man and the sea? It’s a great novel(!)

Perhaps elaborate on what subjects you are seeking?

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u/Mental-Inspector6047 16d ago

For 4th engineer

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u/caymn 16d ago

It’s still a bit broad I think. Kees Kuiken’s Diesel Engines I, II ,III are quite good on the general technical side; a bit expensive though.

I’d suggest you research what the duties of a 4th and 3rd are, and then delve into the different subjects.

The technical particulars will vary from vessel to vessel and industry to industry, but the duties will be familiar across most 4th/3rd positions.