Shaft Line

Disassembly of the main shaft line

Preparation and safety measures

  • Securing and preparing the work area

Removal of propeller

  • Draining lubricating oil from the stern tube
  • Loosening and removing the propeller nut and securing key
  • Using specialized lifting equipment to carefully detach the propeller from the shaft

Disconnection of shaft bearings and supports

  • Removing stern tube seals 

Extraction of the shaft

  • Carefully withdrawing the shaft from the stern tube using controlled lifting techniques
  • Supporting the shaft properly to avoid bending or structural damage

Disassembly of couplings and gearbox connection

  • Unfastening coupling bolts connecting the shaft to the gearbox or engine
  • Detaching any flexible or rigid couplings and inspecting for wear

Cleaning and Inspection

  • Thoroughly cleaning all removed components, including the shaft, bearings and seals,
     changing wore out parts including seals, bearings etc.

The works we perform during the overhaul of shaft line :

  • SK type couplings
  • disassembly and assembly of shaft lines,
  • replacement FWD and AFT stern tube seals
  • SKF seals bonding without propeller dismantling
  • tail shaft bearing removal from stern tube
  • remetalling of damaged bearings,
  • intermediate shaft bearings
  • rubber couplings
  • lubricating oil diagnostic
  • shafting alignment calculation,
  • technical advise and support.

We carry out inspections and overhauls of CPP and FPP propellers of all leading manufacturers, such as :

  • ZAMECH
  • KAMEWA
  • BERG
  • KAWASAKI
  • MAN
  • WARTSILA
  • NAKASHIMA
  • LIPS
  • ULSTEIN
  • SCANA-VOLDA
  • SCHOTTEL

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