CAREMAX™ Stern Tube Test Kit
A test regime to allow deferral of tail -shaft inspections
The key test components of Castrol CAREMAX™ Stern Tube are Viscosity, Water content, Acidity and Key elemental analysis.
The Stern Tube oil analysis report includes the assessment of wear metals
and advice where results have exceeded the guidance limits set by the
appropriate classification society.* Reports are presented in an easy to
read format and contain an overall summary of the condition of the oil
and equipment.
As Stern Tube lubricating oil monitoring is a key factor in the assessment
of tailshaft condition, it is vitally important that representative sampling is
achieved from the correct part of the system at the right time.
The potential costs of undertaking a dry docking for a tail shaft inspection
are highly significant. Regular and planned Stern Tube analysis specifically
tailored to meet the needs of the relevant Classification Society can be an
important tool to ensure that costs associated with tail shaft inspections can
be minimised.
*N.B. A sample result which exceeds limits does not automatically mean that
the vessel requires tail shaft withdrawal. A classification society surveyor has
the discretion to defer a physical survey if the condition monitoring information
contains anomalous results.
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