Nautical Term: Machinery

Definition of Machinery

Machinery is a comprehensive term that encompasses the main engines and all the auxiliary machinery located in the engine room. This machinery includes essential items such as pumps, compressors, and generators.

Furthermore, Machinery also covers all other installed plant, including hydraulics, air-conditioning plant, lift machinery, and deck machinery such as mooring winches and windlasses.

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