From Clydebank to the QM2

摘要

There can be few more prestigious jobs for a marine engineer than to sail as chief on one of the world's largest and best-known passenger liners, the Queen Mary 2 (QM2).rnThe magnificent Cunarder positively exudes charisma as well as the latest hi-tech machinery and equipment and although there are larger cruise ships afloat, at almost 150 OOOgrt. QM2 remains the largest true passenger liner.rnOn a recent voyage from New York to Southampton, MER talked exclusively to Ronnie Keir, the down-to-earth and unassuming Clydebank-born chief engineer who guided us through the vessels impressive control and engine rooms.