Usually it makes sense to put the deck house right on top of the engine room. Less wasted cargo space, think funnels, cargo hatches etc. Also, the engine room p

Usually it makes sense to put the deck house right on top of the engine room. Less wasted cargo space, think funnels, cargo hatches etc. Also, the engine room people appreciate being able to get to their sleeping quarters and the canteen with dry shoes. Further, putting the engine room as far towards the aft as possible also makes sense, shorter and cheaper propshaft and less cargo space wasted for it either.