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Maritime Dictionary

Auxiliary Engine

Marine Engineering

Meaning

Definition

A secondary diesel engine on board a vessel used primarily to drive electrical generators that supply power for the ship's hotel load, cargo-handling equipment, navigation systems, and other onboard services. Most vessels carry multiple auxiliary engines for redundancy and load management.

Related Terms

See Also

Main EngineShaft Generator
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