GUDGEION PIN FLAW CAUSES ENGINE BREAKDOWN

摘要

On July 10th 2006, the 1985-built Antigua and Barbuda registered 8709dwt self-discharging bulk carrier Enterprise, owned by Zweite Belt Shipping and managed by AJ Ship Management, Germany, was en route from Adelaide to Newcastle and Sydney. At about 1540, a low pressure alarm sounded for the main engine lubricating oil system. The Enterprise's propulsion was by a medium speed, diesel engine that drove a controllable pitch propeller, and a shaft generator, through a reduction gearbox. The SEMT Pielstick 6PC2-5L engine was manufactured under license by Nippon Kokan Kabushiki Kaisha at its Tsurumi works.