White paper: Recovering the shaft line after a grounding

Ships are incredible machines at the mercy of powerful natural forces. Sometimes even the best planning and operation cannot prevent them from running into trouble. When that happens, ship operators need partners they can rely on to get them back into normal operation as quickly, smoothly and cost effectively as possible.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Running aground
3. Potential damage
4. A case study
5. Measuring alignment
6. Shaft and bearing replacement
7. Monitoring alignment
8. Conclusion

Written by

Wärtsilä