Fincantieri Orders Thordon Shaft Bearing Systems
The COMPAC tapered key bearing system is similar to those supplied by Thordon to the nine other Princess/P&O Cruises ships. “Seawater is pumped from the sea chest to the stern tube and strut bearings and exits from the bearing to the sea (there is no aft seal and no oil). The COMPAC tapered key system allows inspection of the bearing and shaft journal without withdrawing the shaft from the ship,” said John Shaw, Technical Director, Thordon Bearings Inc. There are currently over 500 ships operating with pollution-free COMPAC propeller shaft bearings.