Supply of Thordon Propeller Shaft Bearing System for Vietnam's largest 65,000 DWT vessel – TRUONG MINH 01

MARINE NEWS

5/28/2024

Hai Phong City – On the afternoon of May 11, Nam Trieu Shipbuilding One Member Limited Liability Company (NASICO) successfully launched the Truong Minh Dream 01, the first 65,000 DWT bulk carrier, and simultaneously held the keel-laying ceremony for the second vessel of the same large-capacity bulk carrier series.

The Truong Minh Dream 01 has a deadweight tonnage of 65,000 tons, an overall length of 199.99 meters, a beam of 32.26 meters, and a gross tonnage of up to 35,823 GT. The vessel was designed by a joint venture between Vietnam Shipbuilding Engineering Joint Stock Company (VISEC) and Blutech (Finland), featuring many outstanding characteristics compared to similar vessels worldwide.

Notably, this is a true “Made by Vietnam” product, as all stages of construction were carried out by the skilled engineers and workers of Nam Trieu Shipbuilding Company, together with domestic contractors.

Delta Maritime and Industrial Co., Ltd., the official distributor of Thordon non-metallic bearings, is honored to be one of the contributing suppliers to the success of the project, providing the “Thordon Compac Water-Lubricated Propeller Shaft Bearing System.”

For the construction plan of the second vessel of the same large-capacity cargo ship series, Delta is honored to continue contributing to the project with the Thordon Compac propeller shaft bearing system.

The Thordon Compac water-lubricated propeller shaft bearing system includes the following components:

Water supply system and control system for lubrication quality and cooling of the bearings
SeaThigor forward sealing system
Thordon Compac bearings for both forward and aft shaft supports
Thorshield shaft coating system
Bearing clearance monitoring system

Key benefits include:

Reduced operating costs and elimination of lubricating oil
Elimination of aft seal–related issues
Fewer components in the shaft line system
Easy machining, replacement, and installation
Environmentally friendly
Compliant with the requirements of leading international classification societies

Thordon bearings have been trusted and selected by customers and shipyards worldwide as a solution supporting sustainable development in the maritime industry.

For product consultation and further information, please contact:

DELTA MARITIME & INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

Office: 133 Luong Dinh Cua, An Khanh, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 (28) 6289 9737
Email: info@deltamarin.net