Guides for marine engineers
Practical notes from our workshop on buying, checking and fitting marine machinery and automation spares.
01What to send us: reading a nameplateThe five lines on a nameplate that decide whether a part fits.Read guide02New, Refurbished or Tested Used: which grade fits your jobHow to choose a grade by risk, budget and lead time.Read guide03Before you install a used PLC or I/O moduleSix checks that avoid a second shipment.Read guide04How to send a requisition for a fast quoteThe format that gets an itemised reply first time.Read guide05Buying used marine spares from Alang: a buyer's checklistWhat to ask for before you pay for a used spare from a ship-recycling yard.Read guide06Oil purifier overhaul: the parts that wear firstWhich purifier parts to replace at overhaul, and what to send us to match them.Read guide07Replacing an engine governor or actuator: what must matchThe details that decide whether a replacement governor drops in.Read guide08Turbocharger trouble: replace the cartridge or overhaul?How to decide between a cartridge exchange and a full overhaul.Read guide09Replacing a marine PCB card: version, firmware and settingsHow to avoid a card that fits the rack but does not work.Read guide