Investigation on 'Maranatha II' (UL33)

Summary

The vessel was delivered in 1989 and, since that time, has suffered a number of partial failures of the propulsion engine, a Caterpillar 3508, rated at 765hp at 1440 revs/min. The failures have taken the form of premature failure of inlet and exhaust valves. At or about the time of failure, excessive lub oil consumption has been noted.

Publication Reference No.

CR50

Publication date

01 January 1992