Case Study

Bergen Crankshaft Replacement on AHTS Offshore Supply Vessel

Bergen Crankshaft Replacement on AHTS Offshore Supply Vessel

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WORLDWIDE DIESEL ENGINE SERVICES PROJECT FACTS: CRANKSHAFT REPLACEMENT Engine: Bergen B32:40L8P Location: Vung Tau, Vietnam Vessel: Lewek Penguin Tonnage: 2,437 DWT Vessel Type: AHTS/DP2 Horsepower: 10,800 BHP BERGEN CRANKSHAFT REPLACEMENT ON AHTS OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSEL MAIN ENGINE: BERGEN B32:40L8P Goltens was engaged by Rolls Royce to inspect the damage on a Bergen B32:40L8P crankshaft onboard an Anchor Handling Tug (AHTS) in Vung Tau, Vietnam. Goltens specialists performed crack tests on the affected crankpins and found deep crack lines on the crankpin surfaces. Following direction from Rolls Royce, Goltens conducted local grinding and determined that the crack depth went as deep as 1.2mm.

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