89 Best Books on Marine Engineering

“Basic Marine Engineering” Book Review: Using a student-friendly writing style, the book first introduces the reader to the history of marine engineering. Emphasis on recent development of both offshore and marine engineering is given. The contents preface include engine operations, diesel engine, propulsion, engine care, etc. Chapters related to the engine room and it’s safety and global maritime distress safety system have also been given importance to. This book will help marine engineering cadets all over the world.

“Reeds Vol 6: Basic Electrotechnology for Marine Engineers (Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology Series)” by Christopher Lavers and Edmund G R Kraal” Book Review:
This book is designed for marine engineering and electrotechnical officers(ETOs). It provides valuable insights into the electrotechnology, electrochemistry and electromagnetic circuits. The terms and laws concerning the electrical theory are stated. The Alternating Current(AC) circuits ( both series and parallel) are discussed in detail. The DC Generator and Motor functions are given in this book. Practice Examples and Specimen Examination Questions will help as a practice means for the students.

“Compendium of Trace Metals and Marine Biota: Volume 2: Vertebrates” Book Review:
This book consists of two volumes, Volume 1 and Volume 2. Both the books are aimed at summarizing the current knowledge about trace metal and metalloid content of marine biota. The species on which the study is based include algae and macrophytes, protists, sponges, coelenterates, molluscs, crustaceans, insects, chaetognaths, annelids, echinoderms, tunicates, elasmobranchs, fishes, reptiles, birds and mammals. Each element’s concentration (either metal or metalloid) in the tissues of these organisms is examined under laboratory conditions. This further helps in understanding of metals kinetics in marine systems. Importance to organism health and health of their consumers has also been given. Literature sources have also been cited at the end of each chapter.

“Pharmaceutical and Bioactive Natural Products: 001 (Marine Biotechnology)” Book Review: Biotechnology incorporates molecular biology in order to go beyond traditional biochemical technology. This book inspects chemical and biological properties of natural products that have potential for use in research, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It explores the commercial possibilities of the use of marine organisms to provide goods and services. First, the book gives basic knowledge, then the applied development and research and finally provides an insight into the institutional issues. Some of the topics discussed in this book are eicosanoids and related compounds from marine algae, marine proteins in clinical chemistry, medical and biotechnological applications of marine macroalgal polysaccharides, etc. Each chapter ends with a summary or conclusion for revision purposes.

“Building Strip-Planked Boats (International Marine-RMP)” Book Review:
The book is for amateur level boat builders. It provides step by step guidelines for stripbuilding any type of small boat. Following the instructions in this book, one can easily construct a canoe, kayak and a dinghy boat. The author has explained why to use strip construction for a boat and used examples from previously strip-built boats as a pictorial representation. From choosing design and materials to finishing and varnishing, everything has been explained in a lucid manner. Double Paddle Canoe and Rowing Dinghy are some of the other topics discussed in this book.

“Reed’s Basic Electrotechnology for Engineers: Basic electrotechnology v.6 (Reed’s marine engineering series)” Book Review: This book is made for Marine Engineering cadets, it is based on the electrotechnology and electrical engineering principles. The terms and laws concerning the electrical theory are stated. Detailed illustrations are provided for better understanding. Worked examples in the text help in good grasping of the concept. Step by Step solutions to the practice Examples at the end of each chapter are provided. Those preparing for Class 1 and 2 Engineers can also refer to this book for frequently asked exam questions.

“Diagnostic Endosonography” Book Review: This book aims at making the practitioner better at endosonographic diagnosis. This is done by citing examples from relevant clinical challenges from the past. The examples cited are with appropriate EUS images, CT and PET scans. At first, cognitive biases have been discussed which often lead to wrong diagnoses. Then, anatomic features which are often neglected have been stated. There are organ-specific chapters where regional anatomy has been discussed. Finally, the future of fine-needle aspiration(FNA) biopsy is explored. The case material is followed by up-to-date literature references and suggestions for future research.

“Corrosion of Constructional Steels in Marine and Industrial Environment:Frontier Work in Atmospheric Corrosion” Book Review: This book is for Engineers and Scientists who are concerned with the surface science and engineering of atmospheric degradation of Mild Steel(MS) and Weathering Steel(WS). It also discusses improvements in making of organic paints. The degradation process is understood via various AC/DC electrochemical test methods and surface characterization through electron microscopy, XRD and Raman spectroscopy. Theoretical evidence and experimental evidence of corrosion have been cited through careful analysis. Adequacy Tests and Controlled Laboratory Tests have been conducted under Practical Approach section. And finally, the field exposure test and it’s findings have been stated. References are mentioned at the end of each chapter.

“Marine Structures Engineering: Specialized Applications” Book Review:
The author has attempted to provide Marin structure engineers with state-of-the-art information and guidelines to the design of basic types of marine structures associated with port activities. The book discusses methods of remediation and maintenance of in-service marine structures. It talks about the operation of marine structures in cold regions. It also explains the design of anchored offshore moorings and floating breakwaters. And finally, construction of Marinas and marine structures used in navigable waterways for protecting the bridge piers from ship impact has been told about. Each chapter includes a considerable list of relevant references.

“Marine Engineering” Book Review:
In the introductory chapter, ship system formulation and development of the main propulsion system has been discussed. Then, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics of the Steam has been discussed. Nuclear Marine Propulsion explains the design and applications of reactors. Then the Shafting and Shafting Vibration System Vibration Analysis has been done. Auxiliary Components and Supporting Technology form an important part of this book.

“Modelling the Dispersion of Radionuclides in the Marine Environment: An Introduction” Book Review: The book is mainly a guide providing details of the techniques and numerical procedures. The book includes the basics of hydrodynamic modelling to analyze the latest trends.

“Small-Scale Marine Fishing in Coastal Areas of Bangladesh” Book Review: This book is useful to the fishermen of the bangladesh. This book gives us ideas about the longline and set-bag net fishing techniques. This book has an experiment mentioned in it.

“Heat; Combustion and Fuels; Principles of the Gas Engine; Automobile and Marine Engines; Stationary Gas Engines; Gas-Engine Details; Gas-Engine Lubrication and Bearings” Book Review: This book is designed for the students of mechanical, marine engineers. It basically discusses topics like fuels and engines, its classification, and significance. It also gives information about stationary power sources, such as steam turbines, gas turbines, and large electric motors. It also discusses the speed, accuracy, usage, arrangements, components and operations of different types of engines. It also explains the importance of engines in shipping industries. The working principles of engines are also discussed in this book. It discusses the importance of bearing lubrication, including the correct selection, application and maintenance of rolling bearing lubricants.

“Gas Turbines: A Handbook of Air, Land and Sea Applications” Book Review: This book basically covers the components, installation, maintenance, manufacturing, regulation and industry developments of gas turbines. This book is basically designed to provide information about gas turbine industry, land, sea and air applications. The topics which are covered in this book are microturbines, non-conventional fuel sources for microturbines, emissions, major developments in aircraft engines, use of coal gas and superheated steam. It also gives the information about latest industry developments, including new emission and efficiency regulations and their impact on gas turbine technology.

“Submersible Technology: Adapting to Change: Proceedings of an international conference” Book Review: This book is designed for marine engineering students, mechanical engineering students. The topics which are covered in this book are submersible pump shaft, aquatic eco-systems, submersible technology, robotics, telemanipulator technology and space telerobotics. It also provides the information on how to develop a submersible robot. It explains the programmes which are designed to constantly monitor and improve the quality of the industry. This book provides the information about gaseous fluids of submersible pumps and the effect of free gas on the performance of centrifugal submersible pumps .

“Robust Control of Diesel Ship Propulsion (Advances in Industrial Control)” Book Review: This book is designed for marine engineers. It covers several models and control types like developing an integrated nonlinear state-space model Various topics are also covered in this book are engine thermodynamics, propeller hydrodynamics, artificial neural nets, nonlinearities of the thermochemical processes of engine, engine-turbocharger dynamical interaction. This book also deals with the needs and problems of the shipping industry. It also explains the marine shafting system, shaft speed regulation, and proportional integral (derivative) control law. This book discusses not only the theoretical part but it also discusses the practical applications of chapters which are covered in this book.

“Marine Diesel Engines” Book Review: This book is basically designed for marine engineers, mechanical engineers. It explains the importance of engines in shipping industries. It also discusses the speed, accuracy, usage, arrangements, components and operations of the diesel engines. It explains the types of engines which are used in ships, boats, submarines like 2 stroke engine and 4 stroke engine. Various topics are also covered in this book are engine running problems, camshaft-less electronically controlled intelligent engines, Indicator card analysis, Engine performance and testing, latest developments, engine overhauls, engine emission, starting and reversing, manoeuvring, bridge control, VIT and super-VIT,Faults, defects and problems of all engine components etc.

“30 Basic Questions on Marine Diesel Engine: Shine your fundamentals” Book Review: This book contains fundamental and basic questions and answers on Marine Diesel Engine. The questions listed in this book are important for freshers and interviews. It contains questions and simple answers on various topics like 2-stroke slow speed marine diesel engine, scavenging, turbocharging, fuels, lubrication and basics of troubleshooting etc.

“Lamb’s Questions and Answers on Marine Diesel Engines” Book Review: This book explains the concepts like high powered two-stroke engines, how welding is used in the fabrication of engine components and how to reduce thermal stress. It explains the role of heat in engineering science, the principles behind internal combustion engines, the role of fuels and lubricants, the cooling systems, the lubricating systems and the heat exchangers. This book also explains the various parts of the marine engines and their functions. Concepts like Air-storage tanks and air compressors are also included in this book.

“Troubleshooting Marine Diesel Engines, 4th Ed. (International Marine Sailboat Library)” Book Review: This book explains the diesel engine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair renders. The topic Diesel engine systems covered include: mechanical, oil, fresh- and raw-water cooling, low- and high-pressure fuel, exhaust, starting, charging, transmission and stern gear.

“Marine Diesel Engines: Care and Maintenance” Book Review: This book explains how to perform certain tasks, this book offers a detailed step-by-step guide to essential maintenance procedures while explaining exactly why each job is required.

“Marine Engineering: Marine Diesel Engines” Book Review: This book is written at a level suitable for senior students of marine engineering and entry-level marine engineers. This book covers main propulsion machinery, auxiliaries and all ship-board systems and equipments that come under the purview of a marine engineer. This book explains in the step by step process, from working principles to construction and design features to operation and maintenance. It also covers the topics of inherent hazards in a running engine and the built-in safety features and fail-safe devices to combat it. It also contains copious line drawings and composite diagrams that demonstrate the concepts and intricacies of design.

“Marine Diesel Engines” Book Review: This book explains the marine diesel propulsion engines ranging from 1,000 to 80,000 horsepower. This book highlights the fundamentals and includes 130 detailed illustrations and formulas. This book allows students to examine the support systems needed for the selected engine, fuels and lubricants to ensure the engine runs efficiently and individual parts of the engine. Study questions are provided at the end of each chapter to prepare students for passing the United States Coast Guard third assistant engineers license exam.

“Pounder’s Marine Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines” Book Review: This book is designed for engine builders, ship operators and marine engineers. It contains the topics of dual-fuel (DF) and gas engines and a new chapter on engine room safety matters. This book covers the latest generic and specific advances made by marine engine designers and specialists. It explains about turbocharging, fuel treatment, emissions reduction and automation systems. Details of all new major designs and modifications to established models are included in this. This book contains hundreds of detailed, clearly labelled diagrams to explain complicated concepts and complex workings.

“Marine Propellers and Propulsion” Book Review: This book is designed for students, marine engineers, naval architects and anyone involved in propulsion and hydrodynamics. This book gives information about propulsion technology. It is basically divided into three sections: first one is hydrodynamic theory, second one is materials and mechanical considerations, and last one is design, operation and performance. It also covers the chapters like azimuthing and podded propulsors, propellers-rudder interaction, high-speed propellers, and propellers-ice interaction. Marine propellers and propulsion not only contain the essential theory part but also contain the practical problems in design, analysis, and operational efficiency.

“Submarine Propulsion: Muscle Power to Nuclear” Book Review: This book is designed for the students of mechanical engineers, marine engineers, and nuclear science students. It basically gives information about submarines and propulsion technology. This book basically discusses the information about indian navy and the nuclear submarines, The beginning-theoretical studies, ATV organization setup, independent ‘Design Safety Review Committee’, fuel fabrication for nuclear propulsion etc. It also provides information regarding the programme for nuclear propulsion for the indian nuclear submarine. This book mainly focuses on development of the nuclear reactor and nuclear submarine propulsion.

“Electrical Plants and Electric Propulsion on Ships” Book Review: It is designed for the students of electrical engineering, marine engineering. This book basically focuses on larger ships with electrical plants and electrical propulsion. It mainly focuses on the big industrial plants and power plants. This book provides the information about HV plants and electrical machines, power converters, protection relays, and control and automation systems. It also looks over the technical features and planning issues of the electrical plants. It also discusses the process of installation of MV power generation and distribution plants of very high power.

“Hydrodynamic Propulsion and Its Optimization: Analytic Theory (Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications)” Book Review: It is designed for the students of marine engineering, mechanical engineering. This book basically deals with the paddle wheels, sculling devices, screw propellers, and sails. This book also provides information on how to improve hydrodynamic propulsion devices. It covers the theory of ship propulsion like thrust augmentation, wake processing and modification of propellers. This book discusses the information about the devices such as tip end plates or tip fins at the propeller blades, spoilers in front of the propeller, asymmetrical stern and more. Only theoretical portions are not covered in this but it also covers the practical applications of the discussed theory. It helps in ship designing and also helps evaluating the ship models.

“Shipboard Propulsion, Power Electronics, and Ocean Energy” Book Review: It is designed for the students or marine engineering, machinery and equipment manufacturers, researchers, and others who are interested in modern shipboard power and propulsion systems. This book basically covers the modern shipboard propulsion, power electronics and ocean energy technologies. It also gives the information about power electronics systems for ship propulsion and extracting ocean energy. It contains many chapters like power electronics and motor drives which discusses variable-frequency drives, cooling methods, and quality of power, electric propulsion technologies, system integration aspects, and renewable ocean energy technologies.

“The Speed and Power of Ships a Manual of Marine Propulsion, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)” Book Review: It is designed for the students of marine engineering, mechanical engineering. This book basically deals with the field called resistance and propulsion. It also covers the rules, formulae, theory of resistance and propulsion of vessels. This book covers the model experiments which improve the effectiveness in the field of resistance and propulsion. The important chapters which are covered in this book are hydrodynamics, propulsion, principal characteristics such as beam-draught ratio, speed-length ratio, coefficients of fineness, etc, and strength and design of propeller blades. Only theoretical portions are not covered in this book but it also discusses the practical aspects of it.

“Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair (International Marine-RMP)” Book Review: This book contains the updated information about the fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls and other new diesel technologies. It also explains how to Diagnose and repair engine problems, Perform routine and annual maintenance, Extend the life and improve the efficiency of your engine.

“Reeds Vol 12 Motor Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers (Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology Series)” Book Review: This book is designed for marine engineering students. It thoroughly covers the motor engineering syllabus for marine engineering officer cadets. It explains thermodynamic operating cycles both theoretically and practically. This book is designed to give a description of the engines and components used to extract energy from fossil fuels and achieve high levels of efficiency. This book includes National diplomas, Higher National Diploma and degree courses.

“Guides to Pollution Prevention: The Marine Maintenance and Repair Industry” Book Review: This book outlines the new policies, details problems with enforcing laws, document the need for new legislation and describes new tactics to use to protect human health and the environment.

“Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance and Repair Manual” Book Review: This book explains the different engine parts and their function, how the engine propels the boat, simple maintenance tasks to keep the engine in good working order. It also describes about typical problem areas which can lead to breakdown, troubleshooting tables that enable you to diagnose and fix an engine problem and how to efficiently winterize your engine. It also explains in simple terms the operation of a diesel engine and shows how to maintain it, as well as repair it should it break down.

“Sailor’s Assistant: Reference Data for Maintenance, Repair, and Cruising (International Marine Sailboat Library)” Book Review: This book explains the deck gear and electronics to spars, rigging, and navigation and it groups information logically. It is a quick reference book compiling all the facts at one place, figures, tables and graphs to which a cruising sailor must occasionally refer.

“MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE – AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR” Book Review: this book provides instruction on automotive maintenance and repair for all motor transport mechanics. It is designed to provide the skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the automotive engine. This book also explains about diagnostic/troubleshooting techniques and addresses the duties associated with inspecting, testing and servicing the automotive engine.

“Refrigeration for Pleasureboats: Installation, Maintenance and Repair” Book Review: This book explains how the cruising sailor can acquire the facilities and even the necessities of an efficient onboard refrigeration system. It explains clearly and logically how and why refrigeration components work, how to keep them working efficiently and economically and what to look for when something goes wrong. It provides all the step-by-step information and amateur needs to design and build a custom refrigeration unit that will cost far less than half the price of an off-the-shelf unit and will likely run better with far less drain on the batteries.

“Outboard Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair, Second Edition” Book Review: This book is designed for owners and operators of motorboats, working boats, ribs and patrol boats. It covers all the engine brands on the market from 2 to 300 horsepower. It helps you in understanding engine maintenance, repairing minor failures and diagnosing faults that you can’t tackle yourself without help.

“Marine Boat and Watercraft Repair, Maintenance and Project Log Book” Book Review: This log book helps you to stay organized in all of your watercraft maintenance tasks. This book includes 100 project logs and 100 receipt pages. Each log page has enough space to write down 10 parts per project and a section for special notes to write anything you want to remind yourself about the project.

“A Guide to Ship Repair Estimates in Man-hours” Book Review: This book is designed for marine engineers and marine industry professionals to aid with repair specification and negotiation, helping you to plan work and budgets more reliably. It Includes hard to come by information on typical ship repair labor expectations for accurate man-hour forecasting and cost estimation.

“Marine Electrical Technology” Book Review: This book serves the structured syllabi for Marine Engineering Pre-sea Students, all post-sea competency levels and Electro Technical Officers of the Merchant Navy. It consists of 27 chapters in simple English, it explains not only the fundamentals but also the constructional features, operating principles, maintenance procedures. It lists the rules that govern the safe operation of all important electrical systems onboard a commercial ship. This contains the question bank, with a total of over 1100 questions, covering all topics that have been explained. This book also contains more than 550 relevant figures, including photographs that have been contributed by leading equipment manufacturers across the world.

“Reeds Vol 15: Electronics, Navigational Aids and Radio Theory for Electrotechnical Officers” Book Review: This book is divided into three sections, it covers the complete syllabus for Electrotechnology Officers. It explains the basic electronics, the theory of how a range of navigational aids works and radio communications including GMDSS. Topics like Fault find to component and subsystem level are also included. This book contains a series of worked examples and self-study questions to assist in student understanding.

“Marine Electrical Equipment and Practice” Book Review: This is designed for marine engineer candidates and Department of Transport Certification as Marine Engineer. It covers the various items of the ship’s electrical equipment and explains operating principles.

“Advanced Marine Electrics and Electronics Troubleshooting: A Manual for Boatowners and Marine Technicians” Book Review: This book helps to understand the new, more powerful methods of troubleshooting marine electrical and electronic systems. It explains how to use microprocessor-based diagnostic tools and techniques from the automotive and communications sectors, adapted for boats for the first time, diagnose the most difficult AC and DC problems. It also tells about protects communications and navigation electronics from interference and lightning, seeks out and eliminates stray-current sources and galvanic corrosion.

“Electric Lighting for Marine Engineers” Book Review: This book is designed for marine engineers to know of the construction and management of electric light apparatus, to enable them to deal with any difficulties that may arise in connection with the apparatus under their charge. It explains about the working and straining of every part of a ship in a heavy sea way. It also explains the facility with which sea-water and briny vapour penetrate to every part of a ship, the constant vibration of every part when the main engines are at work.

“Study on Hydrodynamic Characteristics of the Raft-type Wave-Powered Desalination Device” Book Review: this book explains the maximum power extraction and multiple parameter effects on power absorption and averaged permeate water flux. It also describes the two power extraction enhancing strategies. This is a reference guide to ocean-wave-and-structure interaction and wave-powered seawater desalination for scientists and engineers alike.

“Marine Renewable Energy Technology and Environmental Interactions” Book Review: This book gives an overview of current understanding of the environmental implications of marine renewable energy technology.

“Submarine Propulsion: Muscle Power to Nuclear” Book Review: This book focuses on Indian Navy and the nuclear Submarines, The Beginning-Theoretical Studies, ATV Organization Setup, Independent ‘Design Safety Review Committee’, Land Based Prototype, Transportation of Hull Sections to the site 1994. It also gives information about Light at the end of the Tunnel, Enriched Uranium, Challenges in conversion of U Hexafluoride to U Metal Powder, Fuel Fabrication for Nuclear Propulsion – Challenges Faced, The Challenge ‘Assembling the Reactor Compartment’, Subcritical experiments in the Spent Fuel Storage Pool, INS Arihant. This book also gives comprehensive insights into the nuclear submarine programmes of the US, USSR / Russia, UK, France, China, Brazil and Argentina.

“International Marine Organizations: Essays on Structure and Activities” Book Review: This book is about politics, economics and legal problems of the exploration of sea and marine resources. Much information is included about international marine organizations. It consists of various different examples along with practical illustrations.

“Marine Auxiliary Machinery (Marine engineering)” Book Review: This book is designed for the students of marine engineering. This book is designed for engineers in ships who would like to know more about the auxiliary machines onboard ships, how they are operated and the principles behind them.This book explains operation and maintenance of marine auxiliary machinery. This book discusses topics such as the arrangements of the engine and boiler room; pipes and fittings and pumps; compressors and separators. It explains the topics of heat exchangers – its types and control of temperature, and maintenance. This book talks about other machineries such as diesel engines, steam turbines, propellers, and gears. It also explains refrigeration and air conditioning systems; deck machinery and safety equipment. It basically deals with the operation, care and maintenance of the emergency machinery and apparatus on board ships. Also, different topic wise suggestions are provided at the end of every chapter which will be beneficial for the students and marine engineers. This book covers the detailed theoretical and practical information for understanding the principles which are involved in various chapters.

“Handbook of Testing Materials, for the Constructor” Book Review: This book contains testing Materials, for the Constructor Illustration Methods, Machines, and Auxiliary Apparatus.

“Handbook of Testing Materials; For the Constructor. Part I. Methods, Machines, and Auxiliary Apparatus Volume 1” Book Review: Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where we can read more than a million books for free.

“Cyclopedia of Engineering” Book Review: This is a General Reference Work on Steam Boilers and Pumps; Steam, Stationary, Locomotive and Marine Engines.

“On the Steam-Generating Power of Marine and Locomotive Boilers: The Assumed Value of Tube Surface” Book Review: This book explains the several parts of the boiler and its several organs.

“Marine Steam Boilers” Book Review: this book is designed for marine engineers who would like to know more about boilers, its different types and the advantages of each and their operation. The book covers topics such as the history of steam boilers, theoretical development of steam boilers and the materials and methods used in their construction. It also covers the types of boilers – the tank-type boiler, which includes horizontal and vertical boilers. It also describes water tube boilers such as the Foster Wheeler boiler, Babcock & Wilcox boilers and combustion engineering boilers; and dual-fired boilers.

“Marine Boilers: Questions and Answers (Marine Engineering Series)” Book Review: This book is designed for marine engineers, mechanics and technicians who primarily deals with marine related machineries. This book covers the topics of auxiliary boilers, water tube boilers and boiler mountings. The book also covers stresses in boiler shells, combustion of fuel in boilers and boiler operation.

“A Textbook on Marine Engineering” Book Review: This book explains the topics like Arithmetic, Mensuration, Mechanics, Steam and Steam Boilers.

“Quaternary Environmental Micropaleontology” Book Review: The book covers the changes in the environment over recent geological time. The book discusses the ice sheets, coral reefs and sedimentary sequences. It also covers fossils that make contributions to the study of global issues. It also discusses issues such as climate, sea-level change, acidification and water pollution. The book covers the usage of microfossils. It also deals with the reconstruction of palaeoenvironments.

“The Sea Floor” Book Review: This book is based on the great revolution in geology. All the topics are discussed under the concept of Plate Tectonics. This book covers the features of the Earth’s surface. It includes the study of ocean floors. The book describes the evolution of the biosphere. Recent research in oceanography is discussed in detail.

“Marine Geology” Book Review: This book is for the students Marine Geology, Marine Stratigraphy and Sedimentology or plate tectonics.

“Marine Geology: Exploring the New Frontiers of the Ocean” Book Review: This book contains topics related to Marine Geology. This book is revised and all topics are explained in detail. It brings out the interrelationship between water and its life forms. The book explains several ideas for the origin of the Earth. It also describes the origin of continents and oceans. All the ideas that led to the origin of the universe are discussed. This book covers gigantic submarine canyons and ocean volcanoes.

“Marine Geology: Undersea Landforms and Life Forms (Changing Earth Series)” Book Review: The book deals with the world of geology. The book begins with the basic building blocks of geological study. It covers fossils and minerals. It also contains petrified forests and natural bridges. This book describes the undersea landscapes and life forms. In addition, the seabed, the oceanic crust, undersea mountains and chasms are also discussed.

“Marine Biogeochemical Cycles” Book Review: This book covers all the concepts of Oceanography. It can be used by students of oceanography courses. The book begins with the introduction to sea-floor sediments. The book describes the activities of marine organisms and cycles of nutrients. The book also contains the carbonate system. It describes how sediments that come from continental areas may be transported to the deep sea. It also explores sea-floor sediments. The book describes the biological and chemical processes on the deep sea-floor. It also contains the basics of the occurrence and cycling of chemical elements in the ocean.

“Chemistry in the Marine Environment” Book Review: The ocean covers 75% of the surface of the Earth to an average depth of almost 4000metres. The exchange between the ocean and atmosphere mainly impacts the global climate. Chemistry in the Marine environment written by the international experts show multidisciplinary and authoritative review on the topics related. It also reviews on the opportunities and challenges in developing new pharmaceuticals and an examination of contamination and pollution in the marine environment which affects world wide. This book will help engage the interest of a wide number of readers across the world. It is useful for the policymakers, students in environmental science to those in oceanography programmes.

“Encyclopedia of Marine Sciences” Book Review: Learning Marine Sciences is much more useful to know about the oceans, seas, and international resources that can be used. Scientific activities are greatly improving and many scientists are involved in more of its disciplines. Netherland Institute of Sea Research initiated this book in 1876. The book ‘Encyclopedia of Marine Sciences’ contains 1850 entries of which 210 are in marine chemistry, 330 in physical oceanography, 350 in marine geology, and 940 in biology and the remaining 20 are general terms. In this book, the concepts, terminology and methods of various disciplines are explained with the proper description. It is more like a glossary or dictionary book. It focuses on the major topics of marine sciences. It is useful for students, teachers etc to find the oceanography terminology outside their experiences.

“Marine Chemistry” Book Review: The book “Marine Chemistry” is designed in such a way that its terms and concepts are easily understandable. It builds a gap between the text book on Marine Chemistry for undergraduate and post-graduate students of marine/ocean sciences, Earth/ Environmental, and fishery sciences of the Indian Universities. This book aims to provide the latest information on chemical processes and distribution of chemical constituents in the world oceans. It also deals with physico-chemical and biogeochemical processes in the oceans such as transfer of gases across the air-sea interface, biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and trace metals, and their involvement in food chain and life processes. Chemical reactions and mechanisms of photosynthesis, interrelationships of organic matter and nutrients are explained in detail. This book includes the chapters of major and minor elements, dissolved gases, nutrients, radioactive nuclides etc.

“Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry” Book Review: This book shows the elements of Physical oceanography and it serves the current physical oceanography knowledge in easily accessible sources. This book focuses on ocean physics, air-sea transfers, waves, mixing, ice, and the processes of transfer of properties such as heat, salinity, momentum and dissolved gases, within and into the ocean. It is more helpful for the topical research. It contains many figures and tables explaining the key concepts. It is very useful for experts, graduate level researchers. It is very much useful for making the research more effective and understanding the topics easily.

“Marine Life and Chemistry of the Gulf of Aqaba and Ras Mohammed” Book Review: It provides a quantification of stony corals, black corals, soft corals and gorgonians about the coral reef ecosystem. It contains the topics related to Coral Reef Ecosystems, plates of coral reef ecosystems, bottom fauna, phytoplanktons, chemistry etc. This book quantifies the marine life and chemistry of the Gulf of Aqaba and Ras Mohammed for topics like live corals, dead corals, bare rocks, rubbles, sands, echinoderms, molluscs, ascidians, sponges, crevices, boring worms, algae, anemones and broken corals.

“Marine Natural Products Chemistry (Nato Conference Series)” Book Review: This Book, encourages an argument between organic chemists who study the metabolites of marine organisms and biologists, ecologists, and pharmacologists who study the effects of these metabolites on other organisms. The workshops sessions conducted are chemotaxonomy, applications of marine natural products, and chemical communication. It also contains the mixture of original research in marine natural products. New directions for marine natural products research was to be done by the biologists. It not only shows the past and present research but also the future trends.

“Marine Chemistry: Structure of Water and the Chemistry of the Hydrosphere” Book Review: This book has many parts which explains different topics. Part 1 deals with the physical chemistry of aqueous using sea water. Part 2 deals with materials traditionally described as chemical oceanography but hopefully in a more coherent and orderly manner than hitherto. Part 3 gives a systematic presentation of the information and focuses on the basic principles. Part 4 deals with topics that could not be injected anywhere without disrupting the development of ideas. This book contains related examples.

“Marine Chemistry: A Complete Guide to Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium” Book Review: This book tells about the underwater ocean scene which is more inspiring for everyone. It talks about the marine aquarium. It is very helpful for the aquarist to understand the fostering stunning marine displays and with the focus on water chemistry. It is a guide to preparing and maintaining stable and healthy water parameters in the marine aquarium. It contains chapters on the basics like pH and alkalinity – complement those on advanced issues, like reverse osmosis and oxidation-reduction potential, which is helpful for the aquarists. It talks about how to purify water and refresh veterans on the nuances of keeping marine aquaria at their healthiest. It also contains the tables and figures which is much more useful.

“Marine Chemistry: An Environmental Analytical Chemistry Approach (Water Science and Technology Library” Book Review: This book talks about the principles of reaction equilibria and kinetics involved in marine geochemical cycles. The rates and equilibria of the chemical reactions in the sea are affected by the major electrolytes. It shows the development and applications of analytical techniques for accurate determination and speciation in seawater and also affects the marine environment. It influences global chemical cycling. This book is useful for biogeochemist, ecologists, oceanographers, environmental engineers and analytical chemists.

“Marine Chemistry” Book Review: This book talks about the earth sciences, earth sciences – ocean studies, earth science – earthquakes, floods, and natural disasters. It was undertaken by the National Research Council’s committee on Oceanography. The content of the book includes, historical outline, Air sea interaction, Marine biosphere etc. with the relevant sub topics for each of the main topics. In this they have described the field of marine chemistry, activities of marine chemists, and the nature of the problems. It contains very basic knowledge as it is not very helpful for big experts. It is mostly useful for the public and to the workers in neighboring scientific fields.