The Greek shipping community and top technical executives recently gathered for an insightful joint event organized by Thordon Bearings, ABS, and Technava. The seminar focused on the transformative "Sterntubeless" vessel design and its impact on the future of maritime engineering.
Dr. Chris Leontopoulos, Vice President of Technology (EMEA) at ABS, detailed the operational advantages of sterntubeless ships, noting that they eliminate the need for dry-docking, tailshaft withdrawals, and complex shaft line disassembly. He highlighted that these vessels allow for internal bearing inspections, seal replacements from within the hull, and utilize a simplified shaft-lifting mechanism equipped with bilge alarms and ventilation.
In his speech, Mr. Craig Carter, VP of Business Development at Thordon Bearings, introduced the T-BOSS (Thordon-Blue Ocean Stern Space). This revolutionary design replaces traditional oil-lubricated systems with seawater lubrication. By eliminating the sterntube entirely, T-BOSS removes environmental risks and slashes operational costs, offering a "green" solution that ensures 100% regulatory compliance without the need for costly biodegradable lubricants (EALs).
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