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Projects | 2026-07-20

Emergency Stern Tube Leak

  • Vessel Type: 180,000 DWT Capesize Bulk Carrier

  • Equipment: Wärtsilä® Stern Tube Seal System

  • The Challenge: While anchored in Malaysia, the vessel suffered a sudden severe stern tube seawater ingress. The Wärtsilä® OEM quoted a 4-week lead time for a complete seal kit, which would have resulted in massive demurrage and off-hire costs.

  • Our Solution (Good Service): TL Marine’s technical team responded within 2 hours, identifying the exact seal specifications.We prioritized production and air-freighted the MADE IN CHINA replacement kit (lip seals, O-rings, and liners) to Malaysia within 48 hours.

  • The Result: The vessel completed repairs in 3 days and sailed on schedule, saving the shipowner over $40,000 in potential delays. (The seals have now been running perfectly for 8 months).


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