Assessment of stork Werkspoor TM 410 diesel engine bedplates on Scottish ship management vessels (TR-STM-005)

Failures in the main bearing saddles of TM410 diesel engine bedplates have occurred on many vessels including some owned by Scottish Ship Management. The manufacturer (Stork Werkspoor) of the engine has reported on an assessment of the problem which demonstrated that the engines should have an adequate fatigue life. SSM...