Ship's services

Dear reader, If you read this text, it means that you are probably a user of the Virtual Engine Room - Free Student Version simulator. You already know what it is and how it works, but you may want to know how to use this simulator in the most effective way. VER Free is one of the most popular engine room simulators that, in particular, simulates a two-stroke low speed diesel engine installation and a fixed pitch propeller. It includes all the basic engine room systems as well as step-by-step instructions on how to prepare them for a voyage. Finally, you must repeat the whole procedure not just once, but at least several times, trying to apply your current theoretical knowledge of marine engineering. Remember: you are your own instructor when using VER Free, so be a good one! Dr. Stefan Kluj

Autorentext

The authors of the present work are teachers and researchers of the Nautical and Machinery Technical School of the UDC (Spain) and of the Gdynia Maritime University (Poland), as well as Chief Engineers and Engine Officers of the Merchant Navy, showing together a suitable curriculum for the teaching of equipment and services of merchant ships.