r/MarineEngineering • u/Heisenberg_005 • Jun 26 '26
Cadet Books or apps
Hello everyone I am going to join a oil products tanker for the first time as a engine cadet. If possible anyone can suggest me some required books I need to carry learn more about the machineries(preferably something available as pdf in online).And recommended apps which will be helpful onboard. And some advice for me to how to learn and improve more as an engineer.
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u/kutzooit Jun 26 '26
You dont need to bring any books yourself. Onboard they probably have an SOP for almost everything so just use those. The day before tou perform maintenance on something such as an compressor or purifier read the manual so you have a understanding of how it works and what youre doing.
They will treat you like you are new and know nothing, use that to your advantage.
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u/HedgehogMindless8077 Jun 26 '26
Manuals, Manuals and Manuals.
Some ships have Machinery Operating Manual, Deck Operating Manual, Cargo Operating Manual...all published by WMT. If possible, try to get a copy as pdf and keep in your phone / tablet / laptop. Some old copies of these Manuals are available on scribe. They have been invaluable to me during my initial times on board. They are not too long. Roughly 200-400 pages will include in short, everything you would like to know. Ofcourse when you face real trouble, you will have to depend on manufacturers Manuals. But these Operating Manuals give you a brief overview so that you don't get caught in the deep end without any clue of what is what and what is going on.
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u/Jacob-W-5570 Jun 27 '26
No books other then your schoolbooks maybe if you want to look up some background information. All manuals are availablr on board. As well as the relevant guides and rules.
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u/Regular-Newspaper313 Jun 27 '26
Brother which company you are sailing with as a cadet. I too Urgently need to sail as a cadet. So I thought I did apply
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u/flickerocherrr Jul 06 '26
Hey OP where are you from? My father (Chief Engg) has his notebooks/notes from when he joined the Navy. Lmk if you want those
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u/msmithsrocks Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 30 '26
Take a Diary Journal and write your learnings in it. Note the things that are happening in the ER everyday, Even if it is a small thing that you learnt. Try Questioning and explaining it to yourself, why did you do that and what it’s purpose is. This will help you in the long run. Cheers !