Manager of the branches
BOW THRUSTERS REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Bow Thrusters are propeller types that are smaller in size than propellers. Bow Thrusters are placed in tunnels on the bow and stern below the waterline and are divided into two categories, electric and hydraulic. The number of Bow Thrusters on a ship depends on its size. The usage of Bow Thrusters is limited to helping the ship to operate and maneuver at low speeds, for example maneuvering in coastal waters or while entering or leaving a port. Bow Thrusters also help tugboats to dock faster. BEVALDIA (Manager of the branches PSOMAKARA & GAMSRO) carry out underwater maintenance of Bow Thruster and repair. A routine underwater inspection of Bow Thruster by BEVALDIA (Manager of the branches PSOMAKARA & GAMSRO) and its experienced divers include the following steps:
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ADVANTAGES
Check the Bow Thrusters compartment for moisture and water leaks, causing rust. Engine and engine part inspection for corrosion. Cleaning the power supply unit. Bow Thruster shaft test for cracks. Cleaning inside the tunnels, propeller from marine organismsgrowth or human activity waste. Propeller control for cracks or knocks or cavitation.
GREECE Piraeus, Chios Thessaloniki Kavala Alexandroupoli Neapoli- Vatika, Kali Limenes Corfu Kalamata Patra, Laurio Ag. Theodori Elefsina Chalkida Rhodes Drepano Korinthos FRANCE Marseille
BOW THRUSTERS
1) Better handling at low speeds. 2) Greater security in a harbor with bad weather conditions. 3) Helping to navigate in bad weather. 4) Save money because of fast porting.
DISADVANTAGES
1) Large placement costs. 2) Expensive repair and maintenance. 3) A very large engine is required, which requires a lot of power and space.
TOGO Lome
TURKEY Istanbul Canakkale Iskenderun
CYPRUS Limassol Larnaca
ALBANIA Detar Sarande
BENIN Cotonou
CHINA Rizhao Shanghai Hong Kong Qingdao Lianyunga ng
CONGO Pointe Noire
DJIBOUTI Djibouti
EGYPT El Dekheila Suez
SINGAPORE Aepa
GHANA Tema
GUINEA Conakry Kamsar
INDONESIA Balikpapan
IV. COAST Abidjan
KOREA Yeosu
MEXICO Lazaro Cardenas Manzanillo Punta Manzanillo Tuxpan
PANAMA Balboa
SPAIN Palma de Mallorca
SENEGAL Dakar
TUNISIA Tunis Sfax
124, Kifissias Ave, Maroussi 15125, Athens – Greece Tel.: (+30) 2104001120, (+30) 2104004470, (+30) 2109582176 Email: info@bevaldia.com, Site: www.bevaldia.com
SRI LANKA Colombo