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Turbo Failure
April 25, 2024
Engine Maintenance
We recently attended an offshore platform to investigate an engine that was producing large amounts of black smoke, with a…
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Check Your Filters: Important Maintenance Notice
March 14, 2024
Engine Maintenance
We wanted to share some recent findings from our service work on two Caterpillar C18 ACERT main engines and gearboxes.…
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Enhancing operational efficiency
February 29, 2024
Engine Maintenance
We are working more and more with fishing vessels and other marine clients lately and wanted to share an eye-opening,…
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Engine cooling system maintenance
February 23, 2024
Engine Maintenance
Last week, we shared the concerning issue of galvanic corrosion damaging the sea water strainer housings and baskets. In case…
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Critical engine maintenance
February 15, 2024
Engine Maintenance
Here's an issue we found whilst working on an engine’s seawater cooling system recently that can easily happen if you…
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Intercooler performance
February 15, 2024
Engine Maintenance
Bent over fins on your intercooler? Bent fins act as a bottleneck, restricting airflow through the intercooler. This obstruction can…
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Insights from the Woodward SGX Governor Inspection
February 8, 2024
Governors
We wanted to follow up on the recent insights we shared from our inspection of a Woodward SGX governor. In…
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Woodward SGX Governor Inspection
January 24, 2024
Governors
We're currently working on a Woodward SGX governor, responding to an operator struggling to start their Detroit 8V71 engine. Andy…
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5 Year Downtime
January 17, 2024
Knowledge Base
We wanted to share something that highlights the intricate challenges often faced by vessel owners. We were recently approached by…
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Gratitude and Festive Wishes from Bartech
December 18, 2023
Highlighted
As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our sincere gratitude for entrusting us with the care…
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