^A
ME, Propulsion & Steering
Description
Main propulsion machinery and steering systems. Covers slow-speed and medium-speed main engines, steering gear, bow thrusters, shaft generators, and stern tube seals — the core components that move a vessel through water and control its heading.
2-stroke slow-speed crosshead engines for direct-drive propulsion
Also known as: main engine, propulsion, main propulsion plant, propulsion machinery, ship engine, marine propulsion, vessel main engine, me, the main, big engine
Equipment types (6)
- ^AA — Main Engine (SFI 601)
- ^AB — Steering Gear (SFI 420)
- ^AC — Bow Thruster BT (SFI 471)
- ^AD — Shaft Generator (SFI 803)
- ^AE — Stern Tube (SFI 623)
- ^AF — Propeller (SFI 630)
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