1. Essential reading: SPINČIĆ, A., An English Textbook For Marine Engineers I., Pomorski fakultet, Rijeka 2008. LUZER, J., SPINČIĆ, A., Gramatička vježbenica engleskog jezika za pomorce, Pomorski fakultet, Rijeka 2003. Tomislav Skračić, MA Undergraduate English Course for MARINE ENGINEERS 1st Semester

2. Marine Engineer Training Scheme in the Republic of Croatia oHigh-school leaving certificate oOne year of shipboard service ("Sea Time") oExamination for acquiring Certificate of competency – 3rd Engineer officer → appointment to Chief Engineer officer on a vessel powered by less than 3,000 kW

3. Marine Engineer Training Scheme in the Republic of Croatia → appointment to Chief Engineer officer on a vessel powered by less than 3,000 kW At least 2 years of college education OR At least 2 years of college education OR Special training for acquiring Certificate of competency 3 years of shipboard service as the 3rd Engineer officer 3 years of shipboard service as the 3rd Engineer officer Examination for acquiring Certificate of competency – 2nd Engineer officer on a ship powered by the main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW (unlimited) Examination for acquiring Certificate of competency – 2nd Engineer officer on a ship powered by the main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW (unlimited) At least 1 year of Sea Time as the 2nd Engineer officer / over 3,000 kW At least 1 year of Sea Time as the 2nd Engineer officer / over 3,000 kW

4. Marine Engineer Training Scheme in the Republic of Croatia oAt least 1 year of Sea Time as the 2nd Engineer officer / over 3,000 kW oAcquiring Certificates of competency that are required in specific services / ships / companies → appointment to Chief Engineer officer on a ship powered by the main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW or more (unlimited) Passing medical examinations before shipboard service and/or on joining a shipping company Passing medical examinations before shipboard service and/or on joining a shipping company