The Problem: A Container vessel faced a critical equipment failure: a chipped

tooth on the drive gear of its MacGregor crane’s slewing mechanism. This

malfunction brought cargo operations to a complete halt, significantly

disrupting loading and unloading processes and threatening to derail the vessel’s

schedule.

Smart Marine Concept’s Solution:

Rapid Response: Immediately upon receiving the distress call, our team of

experienced specialists was dispatched to the vessel.

Comprehensive Assessment: A thorough onboard inspection revealed that

replacing the damaged gear on-site was impractical due to equipment

limitations and time constraints.

Precision Repair: Our experts opted for a targeted repair using the metal

buildup method followed by precision machining of the gear tooth. With mobile

welding equipment and high-precision tools, we successfully restored the gear’s

geometry.

The Result:

Thanks to the professionalism and efficiency of Smart Marine Concept, the

crane was fully restored on-site. The vessel resumed its voyage with minimal

delay, avoiding financial losses and schedule disruptions.

Follow-Up Survey: After the repair, we conducted an additional survey to

verify the integrity of the welds and the restored gear’s geometry. Following the

survey, we provided practical maintenance guidelines, including a schedule for

regular inspections and timely replacement of worn components.

At Smart Marine Concept, we combine rapid response with technical

expertise to keep our clients’ vessels operational and on schedule—

even under challenging conditions at sea.