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Why preventive maintenance for maritime electrical installation

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For years, Gebhard Electro has been a partner for providing preventive maintenance to electrical installations for vessels. Our service range. From regular inspections and testing to planned maintenance and emergency repairs. But why are we doing preventive maintenance?

Preventive maintenance on electrical installations on board ships is of great importance for several reasons:

  • Safety: Electrical installations can be dangerous if not properly maintained. Preventive maintenance can help prevent electrical hazards such as short circuits, electric shocks, and fires.
  • Reliability: Electrical installations can fail if not properly maintained. Preventive maintenance can help increase the reliability of the installations and prevent failures.
  • Cost savings: Performing preventive maintenance can help extend the life of electrical installations and thus reduce costs in the long term.
  • Continuity: Electrical installations are crucial for the operation of a ship. If these installations fail, it can lead to delays and other problems. Preventive maintenance can help ensure business continuity.

 

In summary, preventive maintenance on electrical installations on board ships is of great importance for safety, reliability, cost savings, and business continuity.

With over 1.500 electrical installations delivered worldwide, we are using this experience to create customized maintenance programs for our customers. In 2022 Gebhard Electro was awarded the maintenance contract for the Port of Rotterdam fleet. Within this contract we are responsible for the complete maintenance of the electrical installation on board.

The services we offer for preventive maintenance are:

  • Visual Inspection
  • Thermographic Inspection
  • Maintenance of Circuit Breakers
  • Vibration Measurement for Generators & Electric Motors

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