Work Instruction Title:

INSTALLATION OF UNDERWATER: TAILSHAFT & PROPELLER

WI. Ref NO Effectivity Date: Rev. No.: Page Total:
WI-RAJT-11 09.01.2020 00 1/2
PURPOSE: : To Inform operation personnel on how to properly proceed with installation of tailshaft and propeller.

SCOPE: : This procedure covers the standard way of tailshaft and propeller installation.

Responsible Process flow Details

Project Engineer
Construction Forman TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Start  Chain block
 Lifting sling
 Grease

Stern tube preparation

PROCESS
Clean the stern tube inboard and outboard
boss install and fit the bearings to their
respective housing. After installation do a final
checking on the inside diameter of the bearing
to ensure that they would not be loose/too
Installation of bearing and tight
surface preparation
Clean the inside surface of the bearings;
remove any dirt or grime and apply grease if
necessary

Clean the tail shaft free from any dirt or

Insertion of tail shaft foreign particles. For twin screw propellers;
determine which tail shaft is designated to
each stern tube. For clockwise turning
propellers, the stern tube outboard has left
handed threads and vice versa.
Verification of the
insertion distance Lift the tail shaft using chain blocks and align
properly before inserting. Check positioning
and angle for the duration of installation to
prevent any damage to the tail shaft or
Yes bearings. Attach any temporary lifting pad
eyes to the ships bottom if necessary

No Verify the final position by measuring the

clearance between the stern tube and the
Satisfactory? location of the forward end propeller hub. Less
Rectify clearance is preferable to lessen the
probability of rope coiling and getting stuck in
No between.

Install the propeller key into the shaft keyway

and secure it into place by means of locking
A screws

Determine which propeller is designated to

each propeller. Insert propeller into the tail
shaft until it is seated on the shaft tapered
length. Install propeller lock nut.

Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved By:

JOHN ANGELO D. TULIAO ALLEN JAMES C. TULIAO
Operations Head Director
REVISION HISTORY
No. Revision details: Effectivity Date:
0 Initial Issue 09.01.2020
 Work Instruction Title:
INSTALLATION OF UNDERWATER: TAILSHAFT & PROPELLER
WI. Ref NO Effectivity Date: Rev. No.: Page Total:
WI-RAJT-11 09.01.2020 00 2/2
PURPOSE: : To Inform operation personnel on how to properly proceed with installation of tail shaft and propeller.

SCOPE: : This procedure covers the standard way of tail shaft and propeller installation.

Responsible Process flow Details

Project Engineer
Construction Forman PROCESS

A Tighten propeller lock nut using fabricated

propeller nut wrench. The direction of
tightening is opposite of the intended propeller
rotation; for right -handed propellers
tightening direction is counter-clockwise and
vice versa. The propeller hub should sit tightly
on the tailshaft tapered end.
Installation of propeller
Secure the propeller nut by tightening the lock
screws.

Insert key into the shaft keyway for the

gearbox coupling flange for the inboard ends
followed by the installation of coupling
End flanges. Install coupling lock nuts.

Tighten using fabricated lock nut wrench. The

direction of tightening is opposite of the
operational rotation; for right handed
propellers tightening direction is counter
clockwise and vice versa.

Secure the propeller nut by tightening the lock

screws.

Tighten using fabricated lock nut wrench. The

direction of tightening is opposite of the
operational rotation; for right handed
propellers tightening direction is counter
clockwise and vice versa.

Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved By:

JOHN ANGELO D. TULIAO ALLEN JAMES C. TULIAO
Operations Head Director
REVISION HISTORY
No. Revision details: Effectivity Date:
0 Initial Issue 09.01.2020