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Main Engine

Zulu Code Equipment Type

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.

Slow-speed 2-stroke crosshead diesel engines, typically 80-400 RPM, direct-coupled to propeller

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

SFI: 601

Specifications

Cycle2-Stroke
Fuel TypeHFO

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^A  A
   ── Equipment: Main Engine
 ───── System: ME, Propulsion & Steering