Introduction:

A diesel generator is the combination of a diesel engine with an electric

generator (often an alternator) to generate electrical energy. This is a specific case of
engine-generator. A diesel compression-ignition engine often is designed to run on fuel
oil, but some types are adapted for other liquid fuels or natural gas. A generator on a
ship is known as the heart of the ship. It is that life-line which supports each and
every function of the ship. Generator of the ship requires special care, attention,
and maintenance for its effective and economic running.

The generator onboard, being the powerhouse of the ship, requires regular
maintenance and overhauling to ensure efficient and safe operations. A
responsible marine engineer will never wait to carry out maintenance procedures
until its machinery is on the edge of breakdown. Instead he will take all necessary
precautions to prevent his ship from any impending troubles, which can take place
because of engine room machinery failure or breakdown.

This thesis is concerned with the knowledge and practices of preventive

maintenance among selected marine engineers at Batangas Port , Batangasa City.
The focused of this study is to determine the importance of maintaining the
generator engine on board.