[ItsJustOscar]

stokes wrote:

I have over 16 years in the Navy as a Marine Engineer

I have done reserch, and watched many videos, and I would love to me a Engineeer in the navy, but I am unsure that I will be able to fill the position, as it seems like there is alot of responsability, and like it would be very tough to take control of a whole system of a ship.

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We dont spend as much time away as we used to, but we do a lot more operational sailing. I have seen most of Asia and the middle east as I have sailed on the West Coast, those on the East Coast will see more of Europe, Caribean and the mediteranian.

About how much time do yoiu spend away? at home? is this a normal amount, or have you just been lucking out ?

thanks

[stokes]

When I first joined, we would spend 200 days plus away every year, now most ships will spend about 100 days and those deploying overseas will spend over 200 away, we just dont have the money any more.

Being an engineer is not that different from being an electrician, you will be very busy regardless. Being busy is a good thing as you are not always bored when you are at sea. As an engineer you will do rounds on running machinery at sea, and while alongside you will do maintenance in one of 3 sections,Auxiliary Machinery, Main Propulsion or Outside Machinery. You will learn what your responsibilities are and it isnt that tough....trust me...just ensure you have a good ubderstanding of math and physics.

[ItsJustOscar]

stokes wrote:

just ensure you have a good ubderstanding of math and physics.

ok, great!

but now i have to go through another 4 years of school...

thanks for all your help, youve helped me tons!