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The After Engine Room is similar in many respects to the Forward Engine Room. It houses #3 and #4 main engines and main generators.   A cover has been removed from engine #3, exposing the upper crankshaft and piston rods.  In addition, the After Engine Room contains an auxiliary engine and generator, located below the platform deck.

Main features of this compartment include:

  • Lube oil transfer pump
  • Main engine inboard exhaust valves and power operated outboard exhaust valve
  • Engine air induction inboard valve
  • Main engine fuel and lubricating oil purifiers
  • Fuel and lube oil transfer pumps
  • Access hatch to topside
  • Shore power cables and connections

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