WORLDWIDE IN-SITU MACHINING SERVICES ON-SITE MACHINING OF 870MM RUDDERSTOCK IN BAHAMAS GOLTENS IN-SITU MACHINISTS RECTIFY DAMAGE TO CRUISE SHIP RUDDERSTOCK During the drydocking of a cruise vessel in the Bahamas it was discovered that one of the vessel’s rudderstocks was badly worn with significant ovality and scoring on the journal surface. Knowing that Goltens has the capability for machining up to 1.1 meter diameter journals, the customer contacted Goltens Miami to make a proposal for an on-site machining repair. Goltens Miami reviewed the requirements for the 1,115mm long x 870mm diameter shaft and immediately prepared its single point cutting tools and mobilized two teams of technicians to work around the clock to repair t

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