Services / Periodic maintenance
Turbocharger periodic maintenance
Planned maintenance for marine turbochargers, scheduled around the vessel, with a record of what was checked and measured.
Why planned maintenance
A turbocharger that is inspected and maintained at planned intervals is less likely to fail at a bad moment. Regular work lets wear, fouling and bearing condition be found while they are still small, and keeps a record that can be compared from one service to the next.
How often a unit needs attention depends on the make and model, the operating conditions and the maintenance instructions of the manufacturer. Those instructions, and any class or owner requirements, come first.
What a maintenance visit can include
- Inspection of the unit and its condition, recorded for later comparison.
- Cleaning and checking of components that foul or wear.
- Measurement of key clearances and parts against specification.
- Replacement of parts that have reached the end of their life, using parts identified for your unit.
On board or in the workshop
Some maintenance can be done where the vessel is, and some needs the workshop in Tuzla. Our field service covers work on board and at the shipyard. Tell us the vessel's schedule and the make and model of the unit, and we will advise on the plan.
Questions
How often should a marine turbocharger be serviced?
It depends on the make and model, the running hours and the manufacturer's instructions. We can help you plan intervals around the vessel's schedule once we know the unit.
Do you keep a record of what was done?
Yes. What was inspected and measured is written up, so the next service can be compared with it.
Can maintenance be planned for several vessels?
Yes, send us the list of units and their schedules and we will discuss how to plan the work.