DEEPMENCLASS-APPROVED UNDERWATER SERVICES← FIELD SOLUTIONS
RUDDER / REPAIR
Rudder locking-arrangement repair
The cause of free play on the port rudder was identified underwater and the locking arrangement renewed while protecting the schedule.
01 / REQUIREMENT
Field challenge
The source of free play had to be identified, the system restored to its original position and operational safety re-established.
02 / METHOD
Applied approach
- 01
Inspection identified failed welds on the locking plate.
- 02
Approximately 10 mm rotation was measured.
- 03
The damaged plate was removed and a replacement fabricated.
- 04
The replacement was installed, welded and aligned.
- 05
Final operational checks were completed.
03 / OUTCOME
Customer outcome
The rudder was restored to its original alignment and the vessel continued safely without changes to the shipyard schedule.
FIELD RECORD / LINKEDIN
Operation records from the post
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VERIFIED DELIVERY
Delivery and evidence
- ✓ Fault-identification imagery
- ✓ Replacement-part application
- ✓ Welding and final-check record
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