Comprehensive and authoritative, this bestselling series is highly regarded among maritime students and educators around the world. Written by leading experts, each title maps the syllabus content of the relevant Certificate of Competence (CoC) for Marine Engineering and Deck Officers, following the STCW Code, including the 2010 Manila Amendments, laid down by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). An essential resource for students and professionals in the maritime industry, each volume distills the latest maritime technology and contains up-to-date technical drawings and specimen examination questions. Developed to complement Reeds Vol. 12: Motor Engineering Knowledge, this indispensable textbook is crucial for all marine engineering officers and cadets from around the world currently studying for their flag state examinations. This revised edition has been extensively updated to include the latest information about equipment, practices and trends in marine engineering, as well as continuing to incorporate the changes outlined in the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments, particularly relating to management. Accessibly written and clearly illustrated, this book takes into account the varying needs of students studying 'general' marine pathways to a sea-going engineering career, including National Diplomas, Higher National Diploma and degree courses, covering flag state requirements. Revised by Paul A Russell, former Head of School at the National Maritime Training Centre at North Kent College, lecturer in Marine Engineering at the University of Greenwich, and now Module Leader for the Maritime Management MSc at Middlesex University.

Paul started his own company in 2011 specialising in the professional development of marine engineers, and is former Editor for the journal Marine Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery.