Steering Gear SUPPORT

Providing Solutions to All Types of Marine Control Systems

SUPPORTING YOUR STEERING GEAR NEEDS

Proper maintenance and repairs are essential for the reliability of your steering gear, so you can operate fully. To ensure you can operate fully, equipment needs to be looked after by those with the experience and knowledge, not only of the specific equipment, but also connected systems.

Our objective is to meet these needs with a dedicated team of skilled engineers wherever and whenever you need us. From repairs out at sea to overhauls in drydock.

Our Steering Gear Services

Each unit is going to be different in its build and operating conditions, but as some general guidance, here are expected work scopes for 5 and 10 year intervals. For a specific and detailed scope of work for your equipment, send us an email or contact us as below.

5 year maintenance minor overhaul of steering gears:

Removal of rotary vane cover for inspection

Replacement of internal seals
Main rudder controls
Replacement of internal and upper gland seals
Renewal of hydraulic oil
Power pack filter replacement
Pump shaft seals and flexible couplings
Checking and calibration of control system and rudder positioning

10 year maintenance major overhaul of steering gears:

All the items normally carried out during a 5-year maintenance
Liners
Thrust Bearings
Bow thruster controls
O ring for the hydraulic nut
Pressure valves
Seal kit for the valves

This includes experience on projects for equipment by the following manufacturers:

Tjenford
Konsberg
Rolls Royce
Kawasaki
Mitsubishi

Frydenbö
Hyrdoster
Porsgrunn
Yoowon
Svedborg

I am writing this letter of recommendation to you for the excellent services of your company, Bartech Propulsion, who we employed for a seal change on our vessel the Forth Jouster who was in drydock in Portchester in September 2021. I am confident about the services of Bartech Propulsion who I found to be reliable and thoroughly professional throughout the ships in dry dock. Bartech Propulsion went over and above the work scope provided to you and executed the work in a timely and competent manner. We look forward to working with Bartech Propulsion in the future for our vessel needs.

Robert Begley ~ Briggs Marine Contractors LTD.

Over the last 2 years I have engaged the services of Bartech Propulsion for 4 vessels that I have under my charge as Superintendent of Vessel Manager. The planet has ranged from Niigata propulsion packs (engine, gearbox, thruster pods) to Kongsberg and Schottel ASD and thrusters with steering gears and gearboxes also been maintained. Stefan and his team have consistently supplied great service and standards of work and knowledge across the varied range. With emphasis on workmanship and value for money not reducing standards and deadlines been maintained without question. I have no reservations for recommending their service on any propulsion gearing projects.

Jon Hawkins ~ Fletcher

Thank you for your detailed reports and we appreciate all your teams assistance for smooth overhaul. we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Priscilla Chacko ~ Eagle Offshore Co Pte. Ltd

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Here at Bartech Propulsion, we are support specialists in the servicing and repair of all types of propulsion packages including mechanical and controls.