Emergency Repair & Parts Replacement for Marine Main Cooling Seawater Pump
Recently, a container ship encountered a critical failure with its main engine cooling system while navigating near the port. The vessel reported a sudden "High Lube Oil Inlet Temperature" alarm, followed shortly by a "Low Lube Oil Pressure" alarm, forcing the captain to request an emergency anchor drop to prevent severe engine damage.
Wancum Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd. received the distress call and immediately dispatched our emergency technical team to the vessel upon its berthing.
Fault Diagnosis & Inspection
Upon boarding, our senior engineers conducted a comprehensive inspection of the main engine room. The initial investigation revealed the following issues:
• Seawater Leakage: Significant seawater leakage was found at the upper end cover of the No. 2 Main Cooling Seawater Pump.
• Component Failure: The fastening bolts on the pump body were found fractured due to long-term corrosion and abnormal vibration.
• Secondary Damage: Seawater had entered the main engine lube oil circulation sump through a missing access door, causing the lube oil to emulsify and deteriorate.
Repair & Replacement Solution
To ensure the vessel's safe and timely departure, Wancum provided a complete repair and parts replacement solution:
• Pump Overhaul: We completely disassembled the No. 2 seawater pump. The damaged upper end cover and fractured bolts were removed.
• Genuine Parts Replacement: We supplied and installed brand-new, high-quality fastening bolts and sealing O-rings compatible with the pump's original specifications.
• Lube Oil System Restoration: Assisted the crew in replacing the emulsified lube oil in the main engine circulation system to restore lubrication performance.
• System Testing: Conducted multiple operation tests to ensure zero leakage and stable pressure.
Result & Client Feedback
After nearly 12 hours of intensive (emergency repair), the No. 2 Main Cooling Seawater Pump was fully restored to normal operation with no signs of leakage. The main engine lube oil pressure remained stable, successfully eliminating the safety hazard.
Client Feedback:
"Wancum's rapid response and professional technical support were crucial in minimizing our downtime. The quality of the replacement parts and the expertise of the repair team exceeded our expectations."
Need Emergency Marine Repair Services?
At Wancum Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd., we specialize in high-horsepower Cummins engine repair and marine spare parts supply. With 20 years of experience, we are ready to provide reliable solutions for your vessel.
• Contact Person: Huang Xuejun
• Tel / WhatsApp: +86 153-3245-57245
• Address: No. 1-110, Dashuijing, Shapingba District, Chongqing, China
