Main engine damage is an expensive category of claims that occurs far too frequently. Statistically a vessel will suffer between one and two incidences of main engine damage during its lifetime. With an average claims cost of around USD 650,000, it is important to identify the main causes of this damage and understand how they can be prevented.
The case studies we present have been chosen to showcase some of the most common causes of engine damage. We have taken them from real life situations where an insurance claim has been made. The circumstances we describe are by no means unusual. Sloppy maintenance, failing to follow manufacturers’ instructions, poor fuel and lube oil management, lack of process – all are seen far too frequently.
And as the case studies show, often a number of seemingly minor omissions will combine to escalate an easily handled routine problem into an onboard crisis.
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