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Manufacturers (17)
- ^AAA — MAN B&W 2S
- ^AAB — Wärtsilä Sulzer
- ^AAC — Caterpillar
- ^AAD — MAK (Caterpillar Marine)
- ^AAE — Yanmar
- ^AAH — Hitachi Zosen MAN B&W
- ^AAI — Bergen Engines
- ^AAJ — HiMSEN (Hyundai)
- ^AAK — Doosan Engine
- ^AAL — Hyundai Heavy Industries
- ^AAN — Deutz
- ^AAQ — WinGD
- ^AAR — Japan Engine Corp (J-ENG)
- ^AAS — Mitsui E&S MES
- ^AAV — Niigata Power Systems
- ^AAX — STX/HSD Engine
- ^AAY — Yuchai Marine Power
Description
Slow-speed two-stroke main engines used as the primary propulsion plant on deep-sea merchant vessels. These crosshead-type engines burn heavy fuel oil (HFO) and are directly coupled to the propeller shaft, eliminating the need for a gearbox.
Also known as: two stroke engine, 2-stroke engine, 2 stroke marine diesel, slow speed engine, crosshead engine, long stroke engine, direct drive engine, main engine type, two stroke, slow speed
Specifications
| Cycle | 2-Stroke |
| Fuel Type | HFO |
Related codes
- ^AS — Shaft Earthing Device
- ^AH — Auxiliary / Scavenge Blower
- ^AD — Shaft Generator
- ^AF — Propeller
- ^AG — Reduction Gear
- ^AC — Bow Thruster BT
- ^AE — Stern Tube
- ^AB — Steering Gear
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Code map
^A A │ └── Equipment: Main Engine └───── System: ME, Propulsion & Steering