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An 0.2 mm thick notch wire from a main lube oil filter candle immobilized a 105,000 DWT laden tanker in mid-ocean.  Fragments of the notch wire circulated in the entire lube oil system of the main engine causing serious damage to one of the main journals, its bearing shells and bearing pocket, as well as scratching almost all sliding surfaces where lube oil circulates. 

LevMar attended the transshipment and repairs on behalf of H&M Underwriters which were time consuming and costly as required dismantling and examination of all the running gear to avoid any unpleasant surprises after engine operation.   

In situ machining of the main engine’s main journal and corresponding bearing cap was performed by maker’s engineers to ensure the restoration of the engine’s functionality and integrity.

During January 2023, LevMar attended a handy size bulk carrier carrying expensive deck cargo. One piece of cargo weighing some 375 mt shifted during transit, damaging the vessel and fell overboard. The vessel was repaired and lashing was re-assessed before vessel resuming her passage.

During February 2023, LevMar attended on behalf of P&I club a 35,000 mt sulfur cargo transshipment at Piraeus Roads. The operation was challenging due to the risk of pollution and weather changes affecting the flotilla. Thanks to round the clock vigilance the operation was successfully completed.

During August 2022, LevMar attended a Suezmax oil tanker which had sustained damages in way of her aft stern tube bush. The permanent repairs were carried out afloat, by trimming the vessel appropriately by the bow as DD availability was not offered at the time.

During March - July 2021, LevMar attended the salvage, disengagement operations and transshipment of cargo in Vatika Bay, as well as monitored the permanent steel repairs in way of vessel’s bow. The permanent repairs were carried out in Perama, via prefabrication method to suit the minimum DD availability offered at the time.

In March 2021, LevMar investigated a case of an oil tanker suddenly developing an angle of loll during loading in Fujairah. It was a challenging case as it involved repeated simulation of vessel’s stability conditions during various loading and discharging rates, until the true circumstances were established.

In November 2020 Levmar Enginnering attended a large passenger Cruiser which broke her moorings in heavy weather and run aground. Quick actions were taken for refloating and no pollution occurred. The strength of the moorings was investigated with our inhouse developed software.

On 21 January 2020, the Greek ferry "Ionian Sky", which had been laid up at Salamis Island since 2013, commenced her last voyage to the scrapyard in Aliaga, Turkey, where she was safely delivered on the 24th. LevMar Engineering carried out the warranty survey, always using our inhouse developed software for power and weather encounter predictions.

In April 2019, LevMar Engineering attended in Cosco Shipyard at Dalian where we assisted the Owners in drydocking of two Capesize bulks carriers. The vessels were due for their first special survey, which included overhauling of the electronically controlled main engines, 7S65ME-C8.2, diesel generators, boiler inspection, overhauling of electric motors and pumps, inspection of cargo holds and their relevant hatch covers. During the drydocking, scrubber units, necessary due to the upcoming regulation enforcement, were installed.

In April 2019, LevMar attended at Neorion Shipyards, in Syros island, to investigate on behalf of the H&M underwriters the cause, nature and extent of the stern tube damage on a vessel which had only been 5 months out of the drydock. The vessel was trimmed by the bow, alongside the yard and repairs were carried out in situ via bonding.

During summer of 2018, LevMar attended on board a laden 120K DWT oil tanker, immobilized in the Turkish Straits, for trouble shooting on behalf of her H&M Underwriters and Owners. After consultation with engine makers the vessel was able to continue her voyage to the discharge port and thereafter sailed to a repair shipyard.

In November 2018, LevMar investigated the floatation particulars & assessed the stability criteria of a Passenger Ferry, which developed a heavy list during the progress of the firefighting operations, on behalf of the Salvors.

In September 2017, LevMar attended at Chalkis Shipyards to ascertain the nature & extent of the damage repairs effected in way of the vessel’s FP and DB water ballast tanks, as well as estimate the cost of such repairs on behalf of her Salvors.

The 2017 annual dinner of the Association of Average Adjusters was held in the Lancaster Ballroom at the Savoy Hotel on Thursday 11 May, with 254 members and their guests attending. As customary, LevMar Engineering participated in the highlight of the marine insurance calendar, where Greek presence was very strong!

The Greek ferry "Panagia Tinou", which partially sank in the port of Piraeus on 26 April 2016, left her homeport today for her last voyage to the scrapyard in Aliaga, Turkey. LevMar Engineering carried out the towage warranty survey.

An interesting case involving a single acting two stroke crosshead engine on which the torsional vibration damper slipped on the crankshaft after shearing off all coupling bolts.

As part of the celebration of Saint Nicholas, patron of sailor and ships, trireme Olympias returned to the port of Piraeus, remaining open to the public. (Photo from LevMar's balcony!)

LevMar Engineering 2^nd cocktail reception was successfully held on 20 October 2016 in our office premises. The event was well attended by friends representing all sectors of Maritime Industry. Again, this time the weather was kind to us and those who stayed late enjoyed a perfect early automn evening.

On Saturday 4 June 2016 the 1st Posidonia Running event was completed with great success. LevMar Engineering joined the 5 km race, held in the streets of Piraeus, for a good cause. Proceeds of the race were donated to the Municipality of Piraeus and the Public Benefit Municipal Corporation of Piraeus.

Alexandros has now satisfied the examiners in both of the Associateship modules and thus become an Associate Member of the Association of Average Adjusters. The 2015 annual dinner of the Association of Average Adjusters was held in the Lancaster Ballroom at the Savoy Hotel on Thursday 14 May, with 284 members and their guests attending.