Author: Tobias Sørensen

Big, bigger, biggest! We always go the extra mile for our customers, even during busy periods. Between Christmas and New Year, our skilled service technicians assisted in a comprehensive overhaul of a thruster on a large wind carrier. What made this task special was the size of the thruster – an unusually large model that required extra expertise, planning, and effort. You can see the pictures below to get an idea of just how impressive the dimensions are. We take pride in delivering both flexibility and solutions that match any marine task – big or small. Our service team successfully completed...

Energnist is the largest waste-to-energy company in Western Denmark, with plants in Kolding and Esbjerg. We have frequently assisted with various servicing, maintenance, and special tasks at their Esbjerg plant. Our close collaboration ensures that we can respond quickly to keep their facilities running optimally. Recently, Energnist contacted us for a special task that required precise planning and professional expertise. The task involved dismantling and removing two chemical tanks and two air compressors, including all associated equipment such as piping, walkways, and ladders. This type...

We were contacted by Montec from Dubai, who urgently needed assistance for their vessel, Monjasa Provider, which was experiencing a serious oil leak from its Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP). Montec sought our expertise to identify the fault and quickly get the vessel back into operation. Here at West-Marine, our team immediately began analyzing the problem. Through close dialogue and consultation, we assessed that the fault was likely with the seals around the propeller. It was decided to order the necessary spare parts, including various shaft seals, O-rings, and other equipment...

Molslinjen, one of Denmark’s leading ferry operators, conducted a scheduled dry docking of their impressive ferry Express 1 in early spring. The docking took place at the excellent shipyard facilities in Frederikshavn, and for this docking, Molslinjen requested the assistance of two service technicians from West-Marine to ensure the proper overhaul of the retractable ZF thrusters. During the overhaul of the thrusters in the dock in Frederikshavn, everything went according to plan. We carefully replaced the oil, liners, seals, hydraulic oil, and filters, and also adjusted the crown...

We are proud to have completed 5 and 10-year dry dockings of ESVAGT’s 2 vessels – Celina and Carina. Both vessels are tasked with ensuring safety in the offshore oil and gas industry. Our team of skilled technicians has worked to ensure that these vessels remain in top condition and ready to tackle any challenge they may encounter. During the 10-year docking, we carried out a complete replacement of both the upper and lower gears. This involved replacing the old gears and replacing them with completely new, fully refurbished gears. The hydraulic tanks were also cleaned. All of...

ZF in the Netherlands faced a challenge with the overhaul of a tunnel thruster aboard Amasus Shipping‘s vessel, Eemslift Ellen. As so often before, they contacted West-Marine for assistance in ensuring a professional and efficient overhaul. Therefore, we sent one of our experienced technicians to the Netherlands to provide the necessary expertise and ensure that the tunnel thruster was overhauled correctly. Our commitment to delivering first-class service and our expertise in thruster overhauls were once again confirmed during this project. This task underscores our dedication to...

When a machine needs a gasket replacement, there is a risk that the entire operation will come to a halt. Once the gasket is replaced, work can resume, which is why it often needs to be replaced immediately. Nature Energy was carrying out a sand removal and repair on one of their biogas reactors at their facility in Brande. The rubber gasket in their central agitator was damaged, making it urgent to acquire a new one. They needed a new gasket the same day to avoid any unnecessary delays in their work. A quick Google search led them to West-Marine A/S. Keld Moesgaard immediately began making...

On the route between Rønne and Ystad sails the Express 5, which was introduced back in April 2023. The ferry can accommodate over 1,600 passengers and 451 cars. This makes it the largest catamaran ferry in the world. And once a year, the ferry needs to undergo servicing, a task handled by two of our skilled service technicians. They made the trip to Ørskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, where the ferry was docked. As part of the extensive service, the ferry’s two thrusters needed overhauling – both the starboard and port thrusters. During the overhaul, they performed tasks such...

We had our skilled service technicians Johs, Daniel, and apprentice Mads take a trip to Havnsø Harbor to perform a task on board the Sejerø ferry. There, they professionally replaced the hydraulic clutch on their Aquamaster thruster. Subsequently, they brought the defective clutch back to our workshop, where it underwent a thorough overhaul. Every single part was renovated, and the clutch is now ready for the next service task. With a spare clutch in stock, we are better equipped to quickly and efficiently handle future replacements, optimizing not only operations but...

We were contacted by our neighbor at the harbor in Esbjerg, A/S Oilpower Hydraulics, who needed assistance with a challenging task on one of ZITON’s ships – the Wind Pioneer. The task involved a comprehensive overhaul of the vessel’s two thrusters, and our technicians approached it with thoroughness. One thruster had been bent, and the other had developed leaks in the hydraulic hoses, necessitating a more extensive operation. It was decided that since both thrusters were already up, to replace the hydraulic hoses on both thrusters. To replace the hydraulic hoses, our technicians...