Thrust Unit Overhaul & Blade Refurbishment: UK
- September 16, 2021
- Posted by: Stone Marine Shipcare
- Category: Stone Marine Shipcare News

Our busy year continues… A great example of utilising our complete workscope.
Stone Marine Shipcare recently completed a full thrust unit overhaul and blade refurbishment here in the UK.
Most of the work that we undertake for our Principals Nakashima Propeller Co. is completed overseas but, on this occasion, due to a limited docking period the thrust unit was removed, and blanking plates fitted.
The unit was then transported to the UK where the unit was overhauled in cooperation with our sister company Stone Marine Services while the vessel continued, maintaining its schedule, and avoiding any delays.
All of the propeller blades showed tip damage which was also repaired. Full repair was completed, and the blades were refitted back to onto the unit to allow full pitch testing and static pressure tests before preparing the unit for freight back to the vessel.
Excellent work all round.
Take a look at the video below:
How can we help?
Contact our service support team to find out more about any of the services we offer.
-
BoA80: J. Stone & Co. Propelling the Allies to Victory
Today, on the eve of the commemorative weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, we take a moment to remember the people who made it all happen.
May 24, 2023 Read more -
BoA80: J Stone & Co. Propeller Manufacture
From 1939 to 1945, J. Stone & Co. and Manganese Bronze & Brass Co. worked around the clock to produce many items for the war effort.
May 22, 2023 Read more -
BoA80: The Role of Men & Women in Stones Wartime Factories
On International Women in Maritime Day we reflect on the contribution of women to our history and during WW2.
May 17, 2023 Read more -
BoA80: Bridge Screens & Ships Windows
HMS Duke of York, commissioned in July 1941 was one of the first wartime recipients of another item produced by Stones during #WW2.
May 17, 2023 Read more
Contact our service support Team to find out more about any of the services we offer.