Mawdsleys has gained an increasing number of naval and marine contracts due to its expertise in the repair and refurbishment of specialist equipment such as stern motors.
Recently, Mawdsleys took receipt of a job for the repair of motors for the Latvian Navy. The Latvian Navy has a fleet of 18 ships and the Latvian armed forces has 16,700 active personnel.
Mawdsleys were contracted to repair two propeller motors that had suffered damage during operation.
The motors were 85kw / 8 pole port and starboard stern thrust / propeller motors. The project involved a strip and survey of the motors to assess the extent of the damage and provide a quote for repair.
On acceptance of the quote, the motors were sent to our state of the art workshop in Bristol for repair which is fully equipped to deal with specialist motors.
The scope of work for the project includes the following:
In naval and marine contracts, fast turnaround and competitive pricing are critical. One of the main challenges faced is ensuring that the motors are repaired and returned to the Latvian Navy within a specified timeframe to ensure the ships can resume normal operation.
Another challenge is the complex nature of the motors, which require specialised knowledge, expertise and equipment to repair.
Our team will ensure that the rewinding and reassembly processes are carried out to the highest standards to ensure the motors’ safe and reliable operation.
The motors are currently within our Bristol workshop and being repaired by a specialist team. The project is on track to finish within the agreed completion time.
Due to our location in Bristol, Mawdsleys is an ideal contractor for the naval and marine sector, with fast access to ports and docks across the country.
Defence Standards play a crucial role in how a repair should be carried out. We recognise this and work in accordance with these set standards. For example, carrying out electrical and mechanical checks to Defence Standard Issue 21.
We hold several professional accreditations including JOSCAR, AEMT, SafeContractor and ISO for complete peace of mind. Our Cyber Essentials accreditation also plays a crucial role in defence contracts as it certifies that our IT systems and data are safe from the most common forms of cyber attack.
For more information, call one of the team today on 0117 955 2481 or fill out a contact form and we will get back to you.
