Covering the complete Association of Marine Electric and Radio Colleges (AMERC) syllabus for Electrotechnology Officers (ETOs), the book is divided into three sections: Basic Electronics; Navigational Aids (theory and fault finding); and Radio Communications (including GMDSS).

The first textbook aimed primarily at Electro-technical Officers (covering the changes to the STCW 2010), volume 15 of the Reeds Marine Engineering Series includes technical diagrams, worked examples and self-study questions to help in student understanding.

This second edition has been updated throughout, and expanded with new questions and answers. It is an essential book for all students undertaking an ETO course.

Table of Contents
1 BASIC ELECTRONICS
Insulators and Conductors
Resistance
Capacitance
Inductance
Semiconductors
Signal Shaping
Operational Amplifiers
Transformers
Amplifiers and Oscillators
Power Supplies
Digital Devices and Systems
Displays
Measuring Instruments
2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS - THEORY AND FAULT FINDING
Micro Computers
Gyro Compass
Autopilot
Steering Gear
Echo Sounder
Speed Log
Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Differential GPS
Loran C
eLoran
Radar
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)
Navtex
Fault Finding in Bridge Equipment Systems
3 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Radiation and Propagation
Amplitude and Angle Modulation
Radio Transmitters
Radio Receivers
Receiver Characteristics
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS