AMCL Signs Turbocharger Premium Maintenance Contract

The Turbocharger unit of MAN PrimeServ, MAN Diesel & Turbo’s service division, recently signed a Premium Turbocharger Maintenance Contract with AMCL - Associated Maritime Company (HKG) Ltd.

The contract initially covers approximately 36 turbochargers, installed aboard various vessels from the AMCL fleet operating worldwide. The turbocharger types covered by the contract are essentially TCA axial types for main engines, and NR radial types for auxiliary engines.

MAN PrimeServ reports that its global network of service centers is well- placed to serve AMCL’s trading routes. Under the terms of the agreement, PrimeServ will provide all relevant services as part of a complete maintenance package.

Accordingly, MAN PrimeServ Turbocharger – in coordination with the MAN PrimeServ network – will coordinate and plan all upcoming scheduled maintenance intervals for AMCL’s turbochargers, including the timely delivery of necessary spare parts.

Premium Maintenance Contracts

With a Premium Maintenance Contract, MAN Diesel & Turbo handles all scheduled maintenance planning for the customer six to seven months prior to an upcoming turbocharger service. The customer simply confirms the upcoming service by email. Such contracts entail several, other benefits:

-Timely spare-parts planning that enables higher price flexibility
-MAN PrimeServ Turbocharger monitors and administrates upcoming maintenance intervals
-Fixed prices for turbocharger services and spare parts
-Turbocharger operational data constantly updated including the complete maintenance history
-Open access to maintenance documentation, electronic spare- parts catalogues and service reports through PrimeServ’s customer intranet.