Engine

The engine on a ship refers to any engine that is constructed to supply propulsion power regardless of whether the propulsion system is geared drive, direct-drive, or diesel electric. This engine may be an internal combustion engine or a compression-ignition engine, with the majority of vessels using diesel.

Large ships, such as container ships and cruise ships don’t just have the one engine but will instead operate with two, four or even six engines. This means that the ship’s engine room can be vast in size, even spanning the height of several decks.