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Category: Engine Room Operations

DIGITAL GOVERNOR

September 7, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The Electronic Governor System is a control system designed to accurately maintain the output shaft speed of the main propulsion

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MAIN ENGINE PROTECTING SYSTEM

September 7, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The engine protecting system (EPS) is designed to monitor the ship’s main engine performance and speed, then control the engine

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MAIN ENGINE MANOEUVRING CONTROL

September 5, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

Introduction The Bridge Maneuvering System is a bridge maneuvering system used for the remote control of the ship’s main diesel

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Emergency Fire Pump

June 21, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The emergency fire pump is located in the emergency fire pump space inside the steering gear flat. The pump is

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GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM

June 21, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The general service air system is supplied by one electric motor driven air compressor operating at a pressure of 6.9MPa.

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STARTING AIR SYSTEM

June 20, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The starting air system is supplied by two main starting air compressors that supply two 5.0m3 starting air receivers. The

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STEERING GEAR

June 18, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The steering gear consists of two rams and four cylinders that are driven by two electrically driven pumps. The pumps

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DOMESTIC  FRESH WATER SYSTEM

June 17, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

Fresh water for domestic use is stored in the fresh water tank located in the steering gear room. Drinking water

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DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

June 8, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

Cooling for the meat/fish, vegetable and dairy rooms is provided by a direct expansion R-404a refrigeration system. The plant is

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ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT

June 7, 2023 admin Engine Room Operations Leave a comment

The air conditioning system is designed to cool air if required, provide heating to the air when needed and  humidify

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