Hello DD and Conrod, thanks for the input. I agree that monitoring systems are very important but as DD mentioned what happens when the unit malfunctions as opposed to relying on automation and computer control, I feel nothing is a better indicator of problems than our senses, i.e. looking, listenin...

Hello Yorky and welcome to a great website for us engineers. As far as sea time goes, if you already have your ERR rating, you will need 36 months sea time to be eligible to write your 4th's. I believe also that you now require the PMSE (practical marine skills for engineers) as well as the training...

I hear that JK, why does the bridge always get extra personnel, should be the same for E/R. Back to the question, a few years back on my off shift, our winch engine got fire and blew, good thing there was nobody close o they would have been done, and on the other hand, if an engineer had ben presnet...

Here's an interesting topic, the advantages and disadvantages of of a manned vs unmanned E/R, a former chief said this was one of the 2nd EKG exam question, any comments, experiences. May the diesel force be with you..................................Sprocket

Thanks for the info. guys. Figured the old fashioned way of nuts, bolts, rivets was a given, the explosion bond process is what I was looking for, the triclad stuff is pretty cool. Are you using that stuff in your repair job JK. :roll: Betcha that stuff is expensive. Regards..................Sprocket

Hi Stanislav, if you go to transport canada's website, look for the the following publications. TP2293E lists all the requirements for all of the engineering certifications. This is very useful and should provide you with what you need. You can also find sample questions for all 3rd class examinatio...

Hello everyone, I am currently working on the 2nd class naval architecture and need some help with a question. what are the methods employed to fasten aluminum to steel and what can be done to mitigate the corrosion problems. I'm not sure but i believe riveting may be used. Any help is aprreciated, ...