Marine
Propulsion
Specialists

Stern tube seal maintenance and bonding service

The stern tube seal is a critical component in maintaining the integrity of a ship’s propulsion system. It prevents water from seeping into the vessel and lubricating oil from leaking out. Timely maintenance and service of the stern tube seal are essential for maintaining efficient operations and preventing potential failures that can lead to costly downtime and repairs.

Before diving into the benefits of stern tube seal bonding services, let’s briefly cover what stern tube seals are and their primary functions. Located at the intersection of the propeller shaft and the ship’s hull, stern tube seals prevent oil from leaking into the seawater while keeping lubricating oil inside the stern tube. These seals play an essential role in maintaining the ship’s stability, performance, and overall safety.

Given the harsh marine environment and the risks associated with water ingress, stern tube seals need to be properly cared for to ensure their effectiveness. Bonding services provide an effective solution by using modern bonding techniques to ensure that the seals remain securely in place. This process involves applying a strong adhesive material to bond the seals, preventing any leakage.

Minimized Downtime:

Investing in professional stern tube seal bonding services ensures preventive maintenance and minimizes the risk of unexpected breakdowns. Regular inspections help identify potential issues before they escalate, avoiding costly repairs and reducing downtime for the vessel’s operations.

To ensure the best outcomes for your stern tube seal bonding service, it is essential to partner with a reliable and experienced service provider. BRINKER specializes in marine propulsion and has a proven track record in stern tube maintenance and bonding. With years of experience as OEM service engineer and as independent sterntube seal service provider. We developed bonding tools and procedures. This ensures you of our quality of workmanship and compliance with safety regulations.

Our services

Technical advice

We understand the importance of your vessels operation and can help you with any question, advice or emergency solution to prevent or delay unscheduled repairs.

With 25+ years of combined experience in stern tube seal service /engineering. We help you with a practical solution.

In need of advice?

Stern tube seal maintenance/repair

We offer our stern tube seal service in drydock, afloat or will arrange a habitat to do the seal renewal with divers.

Together with our customer, we do whatever fits your vessels schedule.

Sterntube seal parts

When maintaining of your stern tube seal is necessary, we investigate the service history. This allows us to advise you of what is needed during the repairs. Proper preparation is crucial to ensure a smooth service and prevent the need for waiting for the supply of parts.

SKF
SC1, SC2, SC3, Airspace

Wartsila
MK2, Airguard, Maneguard

Lagersmit
Supreme, Supreme Ventus, Supreme seaguard, Supreme Athmos

KEMEL
CX, DX, AX (Air seal), EVK2 (water lubricated)

AEGIR Marine
PRIME standard, PRIME secure, PRIMAIR standard, PRIMAIR compact