This book is compiled in accordance with the revised competency examination outline forChinese sea farers issued by Maritime Safety Bureau. Together with cutting edge of marineengineering technologies in the recent five years, this book introduces electronicallycontrolled diesel engine of Sulzer RTA Flex and MAN B&W ME, energy saving technologiesof slow steaming, waste heat recovery, contra-rotating propeller, exhaust emission control,vibratory condition monitoring and digitalized monitoring & control systems. Shaft torsionalvibration of propulsion system is also introduced in order to satisfy the requirement ofgraduated students majored in marine engineering and naval architecture.

Part One Engine Structure

Chapter 1 Marine Propulsion Plant

Chapter 2 Parts and Components of Marine Diesel Engine

Chapter 3 Typical Marine Diesel Engines

Part Two Engine Working Principle

Chapter 4 Air Scavengineg and Turbo-Charging

Chapter 5 Fuel Injection and Combustion

Chapter 6 Fuel Oil,Cooling Water,Lubricant Oil and Treatment Systems

Part Three Operation and Maintenance

Chapter 7 Maneuvering System of Main Engine

Chapter 8 Normal and Emergency Operation in Engine Room

Chapter 9 Control and Application of Vibration Signals

Appendix Solas and Marpol International Conventions