ENGINE ROOM

1. the theory of the engine room operation is that there is a repair section which works consistently on repairs whereas all the rest of the engine room works on operation and general maintenance such as oil changes and general upkeep of the engines. (FO 1109) 2. the engine room's 'primary actions are motive power and service to the ship. Clean cold water, clean hot water, economically produced electricity and clean and working drains comprise the basic services. Electronic and other equipment such as winches and pumps and service equipment in good repair are an important part of their product. The definition of operational is able to function without further care or attention. The items of priority are motive power and ship services. (FO 2148) Abbr. ER or E/R. Engine Room

a compartment in the lower platforms of a ship where the engine is located. The term also refers to the staff of the engine room whose basic services include maintenance and upkeep of the engines as well as providing economically produced electricity, clean hot and cold water and clean and working drains. Electronic and other equipment such as winches (see winch in this glossary) and pumps and service equipment in good repair are an important part of their product. —Welcome to the SO Glossary Final approval 2-Mar-90

a compartment in the lower platforms of a ship where the engine is located. The term also refers to the staff of the engine room whose basic services include maintenance and upkeep of the engines as well as providing economically produced electricity, clean hot and cold water and clean and working drains. Electronic and other equipment such as winches (see winch in this glossary) and pumps and service equipment in good repair are an important part of their product.a compartment in the lower platforms of a ship where the engine is located. The term also refers to the staff of the engine room whose basic services include maintenance and upkeep of the engines as well as providing economically produced electricity, clean hot and cold water and clean and working drains.a compartment in the lower platforms of a ship where the engine is located. The term also refers to the staff of the engine room, whose basic services include maintenance and upkeep of the engines as well as providing economically produced electricity, clean hot and cold water and clean and working drains. Electronic and other equipment such as winches (see winch in this glossary) and pumps and service equipment in good repair are an important part of their product.