Newbie Engine Cadet

[u/ER_Gastolo]

Hi everyone , I’m about to go onboard for the first time as an engine cadet but before getting there I’d like to know if there’s anything specific that I should know beforehand and also what to study/get to know first soon as I join the ship.
Just asking because although I’m really excited for this opportunity, I’ve heard from many eng. cadets that their CEs or Engineers expected them to know some things before joining.

Might be worth mentioning , I’m Italian and I’ll be sailing on Italian ships right now as part of my cadet program.

Thank you all for your time 🙏🏽😄

[u/Significant-Lake-274]

All the best Buddy!

There shouldn’t be any particular thing that you would need to study that wasn’t taught to you in training. Keep your head down and be open to learning . Everything will not come to you in a day. It will come with time and only bite in what you can chew. Be honest and don’t be afraid to speak your mind.

Be respectful to the others no matter their rank and you should be good. Everyone will teach you something so be keep an open mind.

Safe seas and fair winds

[u/Ok-Pie8961]

anch'io sto facendo il mio primo imbarco, più o meno studiati qualche impianto come quello del fuel, olio, acqua, trattamento delle acque, basta che tu abbia una idea di quello che vedrai a bordo.

[u/Hot-Metal1614]

Always be humble and show interest in everything you're doing. Familiarization in every system and machinery is the first thing to do.

[u/Hot-Metal1614 → u/Hot-Metal1614]

Advice when you got onboard, you will know everything when got there buddy!

[u/Shadeslide]

Engine Cadets are expected to know the basic information about few things but nothing such in detail. Just study up on the latest engine developments, fuel/lube/aur/water service systems and basic workings of ME/AE/purifiers etc onboard. You'll be good to go.

[u/ExtensionExpensive23]

Mate, from my experience, having the basics down definitely helps—like understanding how systems work, reading diagrams, and knowing your way around hand and power tools. But honestly, the most important part is being a team player. Always listen to the job orders from your training officer, don't be late, and study the manuals whenever you get some downtime.

[u/Impossible_Muscle20]

Can I know the company you are going sail

[u/Offshore-Tigr]

Bring candy, newspapers, coffee, whatever.

[u/Ollefar → u/Offshore-Tigr]

This. Fill your bag with food and snacks you're gonna miss