Assessment of stork werkspoor TM410 diesel engine bedplates for application to B.R. channel ferries (TR-STM-002)

Cracking of Stork Werkspoor Diesel Engine main bearing saddles has occurred on the B.R. ferry m.v. 'St. Edmund' which operates from Harwich to Hoek van Holland. The engine manufacturer was aware of the problem and the serrations from which cracking originates were modified after 1600 hours although the presence of...