AUXILIARY ENGINE DAMAGE IS MOSTLY CAUSED BY HUMAN ERROR SAYS SWEDISH CLUB
The majority of all auxiliary engine damage takes place immediately after maintenance work according to an investigation by The Swedish Club. A key finding in their investigation is that 55% of casualties occur within only 10% of the time between overhaul corresponding to the first 1,000 hours or so of operation after overhaul. In most cases, the damage occurs only a few hours after start up, the Club noted.
The report, Auxiliary Engine Damage, also finds that container vessels have a significantly higher claims frequency due to the larger number of installed engines on these vessels. In addition, these engines have considerable output, leading to higher repair costs compared with other vessels.
Investigation findings – Auxiliary engine claims account for 13% of the total machinery claim costs and 16% of the volume, with an average claim cost of USD 345,000.
– The frequency for auxiliary engine claims is approximately 1.2% and has been relatively steady for the last few years.
– Container ships have a higher claim frequency and cost in relation to fleet entry. – Approximately 50% of all auxiliary engine damage occurs immediately after maintenance work. – Incorrect maintenance and wrongful repair are the most common causes of damage. – Poor lubrication oil management is also a major contributing factor to auxiliary engine break downs.
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BERTHON SET TO CELEBRATE THEIR CENTENARY IN 2018
The May family is celebrating 100 years of Berthon Boat Company and Lymington shipyard ownership. Frank Aubrey May brought Berthon from Edward Berthon in 1917. He partnered with his brother Harry, who bought the lease for the Lymington shipyard in 1918 from Courtenay & Sons, closing the Romsey premises of Berthon and moving it to Lymington.
Harry May subsequently developed a diverse business in dinghies, racing yachts, commercial work and admiralty contracts. Over 30 West Solent One Design yachts were built, including an export order of five to Yacht Club Argentino. The company’s Gauntlet class was designed in 1934 and won fame after winning a race with a competitor brand. 33 models were built in total.
World War II saw the yard turned over to Admiralty work with 215 boats built, including MTBs, fast motor launches and minesweepers.
Harry’s grandson, David May, took over the Lymington shipyard business in the 1950s and was an active yacht racer who built numerous winners.
Modern guise In 1967, David May updated Lymington by dredging the shipyard foreshore and building the marina. Berthon’s Lymington Marina was officially opened in 1968.
David’s sons, Brian and Dominic May took over in 1990 and still own and run Berthon today.
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