Turbocharger

Repairs During The Night Layover Period Cause Accident

In the second case of UK MAIB’s recently-released Safety Digest, it is described an incident where contractors were carrying out essential engine repairs during the night layover period on board a ferry that operated on a short sea route. After starting engine, small fire burning in the exhaust lagging in the vicinity of the turbocharger.

Incident

Engine repairs carryout during the night layover period on board a ferry. Exhaust cladding had been removed in order that access could be gained to a...

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Teekay Acquires ABB Turbocharging’s Engine Diagnostics Software

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One of the world’s biggest marine energy transportation companies is deploying ABB Turbocharging’s engine diagnostics software to deliver deeper insights at fleet level, reports ABB.

The Tekomar XPERT

Teekay will roll out Tekomar XPERT for fleet, including the software’s new CO2 emissions indicator, across 54 Suezmax and Aframax tankers. The company, which has used Tekomar XPERT to monitor its vessels engines since 2015, will now be able to access deeper insights into fleetwide engine health and...

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ABB Pioneers Drydock-To-Drydock Turbocharger Service Concept

ABB Turbo MarineCare offers drydock-to-drydock peace of mind for owners and operators

ABB Turbocharging has introduced a holistic service package that offers shipowners financial predictability and peace of mind while reducing complexity and enabling greater insight into equipment health.

Turbo MarineCare offers a turnkey solution to maintenance at a fixed price, providing continuous cover from drydock to drydock. Designed for customers with turbochargers for two-stroke engines, the plan covers standard overhaul parts, wear and tear components, unplanned events (including...

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Disabled Laura Maersk headed to port

The Laura Maersk, disabled by a turbocharger breakdown, is expected to arrive in New York Harbor under tow at 11 a.m. Thursday.

The container ship was en route from Algeciras, Spain, to Elizabeth, New Jersey, last Thursday night when an explosion occurred in the engine room. An injured crew member was medavaced by the U.S. Coast Guard on Friday and transported to a hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. 

“It was not a massive explosion. There was a minor fire that was extinguished promptly,” said Tom...

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ABB Unveils New Compact Turbocharger in The Market

  • ABB has unveiled its A255-L and A260-L turbocharger efficient for small and medium two-stroke diesel and gas engines.
  • Turbochargers can be used on low pressure dual fuel engines to optimize combustion and improves engine efficiency and allowing for the reduction of GHG emissions.
  • Turbochargers ensures high air-fuel ratio is maintained in high-load operation and reduces the tendency for fast combustion.
  • The A255-L and A260-L turbochargers also facilitate the utilization of emission abatement...

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