2.10.6.4 ENGINE ROOM AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Engine rooms are being equipped with tailor-made “total concept”
state of the art automation systems incorporating
Universal Monitoring & Control (UMS/UCS) with alarm and control
panels in the accommodation and on the bridge
Diesel Manoeuvring System (DMS) as a complete bridge control system
offering fully automatic remote control of the main engine from the bridge
and engine control room
Diesel Protection System (DPS), the stand-alone diesel engine slowdown
and shutdown safety system for automatic power reduction to protect the propulsion
system against damage
Electronic Governor System (EGS) for accurate control of speed in
a fuel efficient manner even at low revolutions
automatic overspeed prevention in heavy seas
Propulsion Control System (PCS) to apply integrated machinery control
and monitoring.