This report has been created in response to members’ concerns over damage to auxiliary engines. Its objective is to investigate auxiliary engine claims, highlight predominating factors and provide advice with a view of reducing the frequency/severity of auxiliary engine damage.
The Swedish Club has always had a proactive policy directed at raising awareness of claims trends and hands on advice on how to mitigate casualties. This report aims to shine a light on the important issue of damage to auxiliary engines, a significant segment of machinery claims – both in number and cost.
Overview
Auxiliary engines run at high revolutions and have a common lubrication system for both cylinder and crank case lubrication. Auxiliary engines are not under the same strict regime from the classification society and maintenance is often carried out by the vessel crew. The Club has seen all too frequently the following causes of damage:
- Incorrect maintenance and repairs
- Failure to adhere to repair procedures and use of incorrect tools
- Crew lacking formal engine specific training
- Inexperienced crew and no expert in attendance
- Failure to detect contamination due to poor lubrication oil management
- Not following up on results from lubrication oil sampling
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