Nautical Term: Engine room

Definition of Engine room

The engine room is a critical space on a ship where the main engines are housed. These engines are responsible for generating the mechanical power necessary for the ship to navigate through water.

For instance, during a voyage, the engine room crew might need to perform routine maintenance on the engines. In such a scenario, the captain would order the ship to slow down, allowing the engine room crew to carry out their maintenance tasks safely and effectively.

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