STX engine MAN 16V32/40 engine overhauls “Deepwater Orion”

Our team participated in overhaul of one of these motors. Drill ships have the functional ability of semi-submersible drilling rigs and also have a few unique features that separate them from all others, first being the ship-shaped design. A drillship has greater mobility and can move quickly under its own propulsion from drill site to drill site. This is what makes them so impressive.

We came to Walvis Bay in Namibia and took a voyage to South Africa to mantle the engine. Previous team dismantled it. It is so massive and demanding so it had to be split in two phases. Goltens company prepared all the parts in their workshop in Rotterdam. Our job required lots of skill and dedication. This engine has sixteen units of cylinder liners, pistons and cyliderheads, so it was time-consuming process which absorbed us completely. The customer wanted to overhaul a vibration damper, all the pump units, coolers and two turbochargers. All these jobs were executed by us. All connecting rod bearings and main bearings replaced. Hydraulic tighting double checked with clock manometer gauge. We didn’t encounter any major obstacles. After finalize our jobs vessel’s crew take the initiative, checked all of the installations, leaking tests and then proceeded to running-in programmed.

Another project finished with the success; this time we experienced the very peak of sea life industry. We are proud and satisfied that we are ready for all challenges and gave our commitment in place where requirements are the highest.