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Rolls-Royce extends TBO intervals for mtu engines

Rolls-Royce extends TBO intervals for mtu engines

Gepostet von | 6 Dec 2021 | , , , | 0

From a Rolls-Royce press release At the International Workboat Show in New Orleans at the beginning of December, Rolls-Royce presented the latest generation of mtu Series 4000 propulsion engines. Depending on the load, these engines can be operated for up to 96,000 hours before they are due for their first major overhaul. They therefore make an important contribution to conserving resources and reducing life cycle costs. Significance for shipping For commercial shipping, the extended engine running times introduced by Rolls-Royce between overhauls (Time Between Overhaul, TBO) mean that, depending on the duration and intensity of use, they can run for up to 25 years before they have to be overhauled. The...

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Gorch Fock off Lisbon

Gorch Fock off Lisbon

Gepostet von | 3 Dec 2021 | , , | 3

Shortly before the Gorch Fock sailed into its first foreign harbour after its long time in the shipyard, the commander of the sail training ship, Captain Nils Brandt, contacted the editor-in-chief of MarineForum with good news. He reports that this first phase of training has been very successful. A brief look back After the stresses and strains of the constantly lengthening repair period, which was accompanied by rather unfavourable media coverage, the crew mastered their first real sea voyage with great motivation, joy and enthusiasm. "We were able to cover a thousand miles under sail" and gain confidence and routine in handling the ship and rigging. The decisive basis for the...

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The containers have had their day

The containers have had their day

Gepostet von | 3 Dec 2021 | , , | 0

After more than 20 years of service, the Marine Rescue Centre is now being "reinvented". The future i-Merz is optimised in terms of medical technology and comprehensively integrated into the task force providers. The three task force supply centres are the backbone of the German Navy for supplying national and international naval units during operations and exercises. Over 230 tonnes of provisions and 9000 cubic metres of fuel - enough to refuel 130,000 mid-range cars in an entire small town - are just a small part of the comprehensive logistical supply. And this can be done at any time and in any place in the world that combat ships can reach. Up to two ships can be refuelled in parallel at a distance of...

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