Man Diesel & Turbo Safety Alert : NA & NR type turbochargers
Further to DNV’s Technical eNewsletter dated 9 April 2013, MAN Diesel & Turbo SE has issued a Supplement to its Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB2013/02/18.
Through this Supplement, MAN Diesel & Turbo SE extends the information given in the ASB 2013/02/18 to affect all NR and NA type turbochargers, irrespective of the casing material used.
The Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB2013/02/18 and the supplement relate to the safety and safe operation of certain specific turbocharger types. Please take due notice of the safety instructions included and the additional recommended maintenance work.
All registered operators of such turbochargers should have received this ASB from MAN DT. However, DNV urges all its customers to check whether they have installed any of the affected turbochargers on vessels under their management.
To view the full Supplement by MAN Diesel & Turbo please click here.
Source: DNV