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Stern Tube
Stern Tube
SS DALHAT
Tutorials
Describe the arrangement of thrust
shaft, intermediate shaft and propeller
shaft
Describe how the propeller shaft is
supported between the thrust block and
the stern tube
Describe how propeller thrust is
transmitted to the hull
Tutorials
Sketch and describe an oil lubricated
stern tube bearing
Describe how the propeller is secured to
the tailshaft
Describe the arrangement of thrust shaft, intermediate shaft and
The main propulsion shafting is composed of several sections. Propeller shaft, Intermediate shaft
and thrust shaft
Describe how the propeller shaft is supported between the thrust
block and the stern tube
Aft peak
bulk head
Stern tube
the hull
propeller thrust
to the hull and limits axial Thrust collar
movement of the shaft to
protect the
main engine.
Describe how propeller thrust is transmitted to the hull
Thrust Bearing
Engine
Thrust collar
Sketch and describe an oil lubricated stern tube bearing
Forward seal
Aft seal Prevents oil leaking out
Prevents seawater leaking in
and oil leaking out
Aftpeak tank water
Header Tank
Aft seal
cooling system
Oil pump
Cooler
Drain Tank
Oil pump
Sketch and describe an oil lubricated stern tube bearing
Stern tube oil is regularly tested for water & salt water
content and metal particles.
Classification societies may use
wear metals analysis to assess the condition of the
propeller shaft bearing.
Describe how the propeller is secured to the
propeller shaft