The case for multiple engines

2011-03-29T23:00:00

Three Caterpillar high speed diesels in a crewboat installation

There is a case developing where the use of multiple engines – usually several high speed units - can be justified on deep-sea ships on the grounds of both improved safety and improved economy, writes Dag Pike.

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