The electrical engineer in the Merchant marine

There is no problem relating to marine electrification which is of more importance than that of the engineering and operating personnel. At the present time no adequate provision is made by law to give assurance that the operator of an electrical plant on shipboard is fully qualified. Private or individual supervision of the necessary qualifications is not adequate; a definite legal status is essential. Efforts which are going forward at present to secure proper supervision over the qualifications of electrical operators, and of the maintenance of the electrical plant are deserving of all possible support.