Health checks power Caspian sea vessels
A new series of engineering health checks and service work carried out by diesel power specialist Royston on deactivated marine engines has enabled an Azerbaijan offshore support vessel operator to bring laid-up vessels back into operational service.
Caspian Marine Services Limited (CMS) operates a fleet of 26 vessels – which include OSVs, supply ships and tugs – servicing the offshore oil and gas exploration and production sectors across the Caspian Sea region.
Alex Reilly, Royston’s marine service manager, said: “This contract shows our strong experience and capability in engine health check, diagnostics and repair work.”
Baku-based CMS brought in Royston earlier in 2019 to carry out in-depth health checks on a series of GE 16VFDM228 diesel engines on-board five of its vessels, which were laid up in the Port of Sunderland in the UK by the previous owner.
Initial investigations into the condition of the power units were carried out and a plan for engine overhaul prepared. Rather than complete the engine work in the UK, the owners decided to tow the vessels to dry dock facilities in Baku on the Caspian Sea.
The work in Baku, undertaken by a four-strong Royston engineering team, saw engine power packs removed, main and bottom end bearings fully inspected and where necessary, replacement parts fitted. The fuel injection systems were fully stripped and cleaned, and all fuel pumps replaced with new, before comprehensive timing checks were completed.
By Rebecca Jeffrey
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