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Engine Room Operations

DIGITAL GOVERNOR
  • Engine Room Operations

DIGITAL GOVERNOR

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The Electronic Governor System is a control system designed to accurately maintain the output shaft speed of…
continue reading..September 7, 2023September 7, 2023
MAIN ENGINE PROTECTING SYSTEM
  • Engine Room Operations

MAIN ENGINE PROTECTING SYSTEM

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The engine protecting system (EPS) is designed to monitor the ship’s main engine performance and speed, then…
continue reading..September 7, 2023September 7, 2023
MAIN ENGINE MANOEUVRING CONTROL
  • Engine Room Operations

MAIN ENGINE MANOEUVRING CONTROL

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Introduction The Bridge Maneuvering System is a bridge maneuvering system used for the remote control of the…
continue reading..September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
Emergency Fire Pump
  • Engine Room Operations

Emergency Fire Pump

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The emergency fire pump is located in the emergency fire pump space inside the steering gear flat.…
continue reading..June 21, 2023June 21, 2023
GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM
  • Engine Room Operations

GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM

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The general service air system is supplied by one electric motor driven air compressor operating at a…
continue reading..June 21, 2023June 21, 2023
STARTING AIR SYSTEM
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STARTING AIR SYSTEM

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The starting air system is supplied by two main starting air compressors that supply two 5.0m3 starting…
continue reading..June 20, 2023June 20, 2023
STEERING GEAR
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STEERING GEAR

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The steering gear consists of two rams and four cylinders that are driven by two electrically driven…
continue reading..June 18, 2023June 18, 2023
DOMESTIC  FRESH WATER SYSTEM
  • Engine Room Operations

DOMESTIC  FRESH WATER SYSTEM

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Fresh water for domestic use is stored in the fresh water tank located in the steering gear…
continue reading..June 17, 2023June 17, 2023
DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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Cooling for the meat/fish, vegetable and dairy rooms is provided by a direct expansion R-404a refrigeration system.…
continue reading..June 8, 2023June 8, 2023
ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT
  • Engine Room Operations

ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT

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The air conditioning system is designed to cool air if required, provide heating to the air when…
continue reading..June 7, 2023June 7, 2023
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