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It is for this reason important to plan the maintainence of the machinery in advance so
that the machinery can be overhauled and maintained properly. Generally second
engineer is required to plan the schedule of maintenance on a ship.
Efficient planning and adequate usage of equipments is the key to productive
maintenance. In this article we will have a look at the main types of maintenance
procedures followed on a ship.
Types of Maintenance Procedures
1) Preventive or Scheduled Maintenance System
It is famously known as the PMS or Planned Maintenance System. In this type of system
the maintainence is carried out as per the running hours like 4000 hrs, 8000 hrs etc., or
by the calender intervals like 6 monthly, yearly etc. of the machinery. The maintenance is
carried out irrespective of the condition of the machinery. The parts have to be replaced
if it is written in the schedule, even if they can be still used.
2) Corrective or Breakdown Maintenance
In this system the maintainence is carried out when the machinery breaks down. This is
the reason it is known as the breakdown maintenance. This is not a suitable and good
method as situations may occur wherein the machinery is required in emergency. The
only advantage of this system is that the working of machinery parts is used to its full life
or until it breaks. This system might get costly as during breakdown several other parts
may also get damaged.
3) Condition Maintainence system
In this system the machinery parts are checked regularly. With the help of sensors etc.
the condition of the machinery is accessed regularly and the maintenance is done
accordingly. This system requires experience and knowledge as wrong interpretation
may damage the machinery and lead to costly repairs which may not be acceptable by
the company.
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