• The C/E states that the Crank case oil of D/G #3 is cleaner as compared to the D/G #1 & #2 and the removal of contaminants has been noted to be 15mm thick per month (which is over 5 kgs of contaminant per month).

Please consider installing additionally one filter on each Generator for the Freja Vessels.

Arvind Ahuja
Vessel Manager,
Barber Ship Management

• I have witnessed firsthand the expenditure of overhaul on the same MAN B&W engines, with and without a centrifuge fitted. Engines fitted with centrifuge have reduced overhaul costs and prolonged engine life.

• After 200 RH of the generator, the contamination collected in the bypass filter amounts to 7 coffee mugs.

• Chief Engineers confirmed that the performance of filters is good and it enables to remove carbon (unburnt) from the lube oil.