Tag: Engine
Crankshaft Seized After a Diesel Generator Overhaul
Incident
: Crankshaft unable to Turn after Maintenance
Engine
: Bergen Diesel KRG-6, 1032 kW, 720 rpm
A vessel had a serious breakdown of diesel generators and it...
Does Your Main Engine Top Piston Ring Break Often?
MAN B&W has witnessed (A Service letter issued in the year 2012/2013) seen a number of incidents with high top ring wear on small...
Engine Stopped, Purifier Broke Down – All Because of BAD FUEL!
The vessel started consuming new bunkers after exhausting the older ones. After putting the bunkers in use, the vessel reported heavy sludge formation in...
Can a Failed Auxiliary Engine Governor Cause Funnel Fire?
Incident
: Funnel Fire
Main Engine
: DALIAN MBD - B&W 6S60MC
Auxiliary Engine
: No Information
Vessel type
: Chemical Tanker
Location
: Shipyard
What Happened:
A Complete overhaul of the main engine was...
Main Engine Stopped as Lube Oil Sump Went Empty
Figure 1: Rags found in the drain tank
The Incident:
A container ship departed its berth and was heading on the outward passage with a pilot...