The contents of the book have been adequately prepared to cater to the curricula for Marine Engineering cadets of the fifth semester and students following a similar curriculum. This book may also be referred to while preparing for competency examinations and conversion or professional enhancement programs at the post-sea level.

Besides technical information, relevant extracts from SOLAS Regulations, IACS Guidelines, Lloyd’s Register and American Bureau of Shipping Rules, have been included with permission. However, these extracts must be used only for academic purposes.
Relevant documents that are in force and issued to ships and related organisations must be referred to, for complying with Classification Societies’ Guidelines and other Statutory Requirements.

The feedback received from both students and professionals besides many well-wishers has contributed to improvement in the quality of the content in every edition. Though every effort has been made to cater to the needs of the growing shipping industry and various maritime educational institutions, any further suggestions and advice would always be welcome!