Exploring Deck One

Yesterday we toured the Engine Room. They have an incredible amount of machinery and equipment to keep the ship running and all of us comfortable. While in port they do lots of the maintenance necessary to try to prevent breakdowns. Even while tied up at the dock, the ship still uses about 8000 litres of fuel a day keeping the generators running to keep the lights on, the water running and the air-conditioning blowing.

The engine room crew work in hot, noisy and tight spaces managing electrical supply, fresh water distribution, septic treatment, air conditioning, in addition to the huge marine engines and propeller systems.

Brett