ZF: Information for Vessels in Oil Affected Waters

ZF Marine, in recognition of the large number of vessels operating in support of the oil containment and clean up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, offers the following information to fleets operating ZF Marine transmissions with raw water cooling systems. ZF Marine understands that operation of the vessels in these waters cannot be avoided.  As such, Chief Engineers, and Port Captains should consider taking the following actions to maximize transmission cooler life.

1.             Adhere to the cooler cleaning regimen outlined in the operator’s service manual.

2.             Transmissions not equipped with an oil temperature monitoring system should have it installed as soon as possible.

3.             Crews should be made aware to monitor transmission oil temperature more carefully when operating in oil effected waters

4.             Spare coolers can be purchased from ZF Marine to be kept on board the vessel for replacement in the event of cooler contamination