Category: My ETO Journey
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To be honest, AMS/IAS is not difficult for end-user handling and troubleshooting.Still, as a junior ETO, I used to hesitate and overthink everything during the early days of my career. On board, this feeling was made worse by comments like: “Don’t touch it.”“That system is sensitive.” When responsibility came, confidence dropped.Even simple tasks felt risky,…
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In the world of marine electrical engineering, it is easy to rely solely on past experience when solving problems. After all, experience is valuable. It gives us quick recall of solutions that worked before. But there is a catch: ships change, systems change, and what worked on one vessel may not apply to another. As…
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In our shipping career, we often talk about being “qualified” or “certified,” but that alone is not enough to be respected on board — especially for an ETO. Unlike other ranks, an ETO usually works alone. That means your value is judged purely by your skill, attitude, and how well you carry yourself in a…
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