Marine Propulsion Pods
The marine industry utilizes podded propulsion systems where there is a requirement for high manoeuvrability and compact packaging, particularly on large cruise line vessels. As is often the case with new technology, these podded vessels have experienced reliability problems resulting from damage to the main roller bearings which support the propeller shaft and propulsion motor.
MetalSCAN has provided an effective health monitoring solution for this application and is now fitted to the majority of large propulsion pods currently in service on cruise vessels world-wide.
Our customers include:
- Carnival;
- Celebrity Cruises;
- Cunard;
- Norwegian Cruise Line;
- P&O Cruises; and
- Royal Caribbean.
MetalSCAN has demonstrated to cruise vessel operators that it detects the onset of damage and tracks the progression of this damage over a period of several months before dry-docking is required, and well in advance of an actual failure. The vessels fitted with MetalSCAN are able to avoid unplanned breakdowns and often schedule bearing repairs during planned dry-docks.