VESSEL BUILD, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Rapid Repair Gets LNG Carrier Back To Work
In Just 40 Days Routine maintenance is essential for long-term reliability, especially for equipment that operates for long periods far from a workshop. LNG carriers rely on numerous pieces of equipment to operate safely and efficiently, including the boil-off gas (BOG) compressors, which maintain the gas pressure in the storage tanks within defined parameters. One fleet operator that has partnered with Burckhardt Compression needed a fast response when one of the compressors required a rapid repair.
LNG compressors are vital to the reliable operation of LNG carriers, always maintaining the pressure of the stored gas and oſten used to supply the vessel’s engines as well. As such, regular maintenance is very important and any problems need to be resolved as quickly as possible.
Handling unexpected challenges Anthony Veder Rederijzaken B.V. is a prominent gas
shipping company with a fleet of 30 modern vessels, all equipped with Laby® compressors from Burckhardt Compression. A recent maintenance intervention on the Coral Siderea was planned for the replacement of the valves. However, during the visit, the field service representative found severe damage to the cylinder, crankshaſt and piston; a situation that needed to be resolved as quickly as possible.
The repairs would need the vessel to be in dry dock, which would normally require considerable forward planning. Given the substantial costs of downtime for LNG carriers, a fast resolution was essential. Fortunately, an open dry dock was available is southern Spain and Burckhardt Compression’s network of European service centers would ensure local support would be on-hand.
While the vessel was transferred to the dry dock, specialists at Burckhardt Compression put together a plan for the repairs and started to manufacture the required parts. The project would involve three of the company’s service centers in Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland to ensure the fastest conclusion.
Achieving effective solutions The most effective repair involved boring the cylinder
out and installing an oversized piston, which was shipped from stock parts in Switzerland, along with a new crankshaſt that was reworked to fit the exact requirements of this project. At the same time, the flywheel and counterweights were also exchanged and reworked.
Of course, for equipment being installed on a marine vessel, every part had to be certified by Bureau Veritas, which all adds to the lead time for the project. However, Burckhardt Compression’s team worked round-the-clock to expedite the whole process and the whole project was completed in just 40 days.
Throughout this period, the repair team provided daily status reports to the customer, as well as having regular meetings with the stakeholders of the project. This ensured that any challenges were quickly resolved, and the customer could make plans to restart commercial operations with the Coral Siderea.
Exceeding expectations René van Dierendonck, Asset Manager at Anthony Veder Rederijzaken B.V. commented: “Burckhardt Compression delivered exceptional service and outstanding results. This incredible team truly exemplified excellence and their commitment to delivering top-notch service was evident in every interaction. Clear, concise, and timely communication made the entire process seamless and having one single point of contact made it very easy to coordinate.
“The work delivered was of the highest quality, exceeding our expectations. The Field Service Representatives who came on board were not only professional but also incredibly knowledgeable. A big thank you to this exceptional team. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking excellence. They are more than just service providers; they are true partners in success.”
The expertise and flexibility of the Burckhardt Compression team ensured that the project was completed in the shortest possible time. A coordinated approach and continuous communication with the customer delivered a seamless solution that will afford continued reliability for years to come.
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www.dockyard-mag.com | August 2024
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