Tides Marine has been chosen to supply the Shaft Seals and Smart Seal Alarm System to Falmouth Harbour Commissioners for their 16m Pilot Vessel “Arrow”. This is the first commercial working vessel to be fitted with the new Smart Seal Alarm System.

The pilot boats in Falmouth Harbour regularly achieve in excess of 2,600 working hours per year and down time can be detrimental to the efficient working of the harbour. Will Davies, Assistant Harbour Master explained “We had experienced some problems with vibration and water in the stern seals.

Tides Marine offered us the dry, dripless solution. With their experience and knowledge of the systems used, they were able to help resolve the tail gear problems we were facing”.

This is the first large commercial vessel to fit the new Smart Seal Alarm System. The overheat temperature warning system was introduced by Tides Marine earlier this year and has proved essential for keeping maintenance at a minimum.

The alarm system is fitted to the Lloyd’s Register certified propeller shaft seals and allows an audible and visual alarm alters operators to any increase in operating temperature. This system allows for continuous running, with low maintenance and no down time for the vessels.

Following the success of this first installation, Tides Marine was the obvious choice for the second Falmouth Harbour Pilot Vessel the “L.K Mitchell” which is currently undergoing a refit.

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