IMCASafety Flash
Costly damage to azimuth thruster caused by fishing gear
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 21/18
- Date
- Themes
- Inspection and MaintenanceMachinery and EquipmentMarine Operations
Summary
Fishing gear fouled an azimuth thruster, damaging seals and hydraulic components through seawater ingress and degraded lubrication.
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IMCA SF 21/18. Themes: inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment, marine operations.
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