Those spaces in which the ship radio or the main navigating equipment or the emergency source of power is located, or where the fire recording or fire control equipment is centralized, (SOLAS).
- Centralized control station – A propulsion control station fitted with instrumentation,control systems and actuators to enable propulsion and auxiliary machinery be controlled and monitored, and the state of propulsion machinery space be monitored, without the need of regular local attendance in the propulsion machinery space.
- Remote control station – A location fitted with means of remote control and monitoring.