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Main Engine Lube Oil Pressure Drops While Running: What Is Happening and What to Do First

The alarm sounds at 02:40. The standby pump cuts in. Pressure recovers. The duty engineer logs it as a pump changeover and the vessel continues. Six hours later, the standby…
Precision grinding equipment on a ship's crankshaft.

In-Situ Crankshaft Grinding: When It Saves You Money and When It Does Not

A bulk carrier arrives in port with a seized main bearing. The crankshaft journal is scored. The superintendent gets two quotes. The first is for crankshaft removal, workshop transport, and…
Close-up of a marine cylinder liner showing signs of scuffing and wear.

Cylinder Liner Scuffing: What Actually Happens When the Oil Film Breaks Down

A chief engineer opens the scavenge space for a routine inspection. He shines a light up at the liner wall. Instead of a smooth, even surface, he sees long vertical…
Large vessel in dry dock with cranes and equipment around it.

When Does an Engine Overhaul Trigger NOx Re-Certification?

A vessel came out of drydock with a freshly overhauled main engine. New fuel injectors. Reground fuel pump plungers. Cleaned combustion chambers. The chief engineer signed off the work as…
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Norwegian Sea Is Now a NOx ECA: What It Means for Your Engine

A vessel transiting the Norwegian Sea in early 2026 faces something that did not exist the year before. The area is now a designated Emission Control Area. For many operators…
View of a ship engine room with pipes and machinery.

Why Your Ship’s Turbocharger Surges — and What Is Actually Causing It

You are crossing the North Sea. The engine is running at slow speed. Then you hear it — a loud, rhythmic banging from the turbocharger. The whole unit shakes. The…