Based on the fundamentals of Volume 1, lies the explanation of circuits explained in this book.

A great deal of painstaking effort has gone in, to simplify, draw and explain each circuit. Numerous systems and machinery have been covered.

It is expected that the reader would be aware that there are many variants of each piece of equipment – depending on the country of origin and manufacturers too. Hence it was not possible to cover the entire gamut of related equipment in the shipping industry; please accept our humble apologies in this regard.

Although it may appear to be haphazardly sequenced, the aim was to progress gradually from a simple to complex circuits as was the case in Volume 1 and will be the case in other volumes too.

It is pertinent to mention that from Volume 3 onwards, even more, elaborate electronic circuits that are relevant to Instrumentation and Control, Navigation and Communication, will be explained. Your valuable feedback is requested.

This volume written in over 20 chapters, addresses the common circuits related to deck machinery and almost all auxiliaries that fall under the general category of hull equipment and systems.

Some circuits are unique and some are generic. However, the more one learns and practices, the better!

Together with Volume one, almost all starter circuits on a commercial ship have been covered.