Combined diesel and diesel

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Combined
marine
propulsion

CODOG
CODAG
CODLAG
CODAD
COSAG
COGOG
COGAG
COGAS
CONAS

Principle of a CODAD propulsion system
Principle of a CODAD propulsion system

Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) is a propulsion system for ships using two diesel engines to power a single propeller shaft. A gearbox and clutches enable either of the engines or both of them together to drive the shaft.