Ship Engine Control Console

An Engine Control Console from a ship’s Engine Control Room (ECR).

📖 Overview:

This panel is essentially the brain of the engine control operations on a ship, where engineers monitor and manage the main engine, auxiliary systems, and safety devices.

📌 Key Components Visible:

• Analog gauges (top row): Displaying pressure, RPM, and other critical engine parameters.

• Alarm and monitoring panels (middle panels): These typically feature indicator lamps and digital displays for engine status, alarms, and trips.

• Main engine telegraph handle (center-bottom): For giving engine orders (ahead/astern, various speeds).

• Auxiliary control levers and switches: Likely for auxiliary machinery such as generators or steering gear.

• Engine start/stop buttons and status indicators: For direct control of the engine and essential systems.

⚙️ Application:

Used during:

• Routine operation monitoring

• Engine starting/stopping

• Alarm acknowledgement and fault handling

• Emergency maneuvers

Ship Engine Control Console is typically found in the engine control room (ECR) of a marine vessel. It is used to monitor and manage various aspects of the ship’s engine and propulsion systems, such as throttle control, engine status, electrical systems, and fuel consumption. The levers, gauges, and display panels help operators control and monitor the ship’s machinery safely and efficiently.