What are the benefits of condition monitoring?

1. Many machines are overhauled on a 'number of hours' basis (and never work  so well again!) The old adage "If it ain't broke don't fix it" applies.
2. The majority of Classification Societies  accept, on application and on an individual vessel basis, switching from a planned maintenance to a predictive maintenance strategy. Benefits in this context are not opening up machines simply for inspection.
3. More focussed work at drydockings.
4. Benefits can be gained from Class by not having to lift Turbine/Gearbox covers for inspection at dry-docking of LNG vessels.
5. With modern day tight schedules the ability to plan maintenance work in advance can result in significant benefits by being able to carry out maintenance in appropriate ports or anchorages.
   

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