Electric Motor Supply for a Generator Engine CSW Pump at Haldia Port

Sourcing, verification, crated transit, and crane-lift handover of a replacement 15 kW, 440 V, 60 Hz Nishishiba induction motor for the cooling sea water pump aboard MT TG Crab.

As a ship chandler and marine technical supplier covering Indian ports, Solanki Ship Care delivered a replacement 3-phase induction motor to MT TG Crab during its port call at Haldia. The unit was ordered specifically for the generator engine’s cooling sea water (CSW) pump.

The original requisition was transmitted directly to our technical purchasing department by email, accompanied by the ship’s installed equipment nameplate data. The replacement unit was sourced to exact mechanical and electrical specifications, secured in custom wooden protective crating for long-distance transit, and lifted safely aboard using the vessel’s port-side deck crane.

Why Exact Equipment Matching Matters in Machinery Spaces

Motors driving cooling water pumps are easily overlooked during routine engine-room rounds — until one unexpectedly fails. Because this specific CSW pump supports the cooling circuit of the vessel’s auxiliary diesel generator engine, an approximate replacement was not an option.

In marine applications, several interdependent parameters govern motor compatibility:

Order Documentation and Logistics Execution

Our technical team recorded the order against the specific nameplate metadata supplied by the vessel superintendent: machine type, manufacturer, serial number, and engine drawing reference. This eliminated ambiguity by linking procurement to original equipment drawings rather than a generic catalogue description.

The delivery documentation specified a four-day advance notification requirement to prepare and position the heavy technical cargo. The motor was secured within an export-grade wooden shipping case to protect its machined shaft, flanged face, and terminal box from transit vibration, moisture, and handling damage prior to delivery.

Delivery and Handover at Haldia Port

Upon the vessel’s mooring alongside Haldia Port, the crated electric motor was brought directly to the ship’s berth. The heavy case was hoisted aboard along the ship’s side using the vessel’s deck crane, under the direct supervision of an onboard deck officer at the rail.

Handover was completed cleanly with the formal signing and stamping of the Solanki Ship Care delivery challan on board, confirming the machinery spare was inspected and received in good condition.

While focused on a single piece of auxiliary equipment, this supply highlights our disciplined marine chandling ethos: rigorous specification check first, robust transport packing second, and seamless quayside handover with signed documentation.

Supply Record — MT TG Crab, Haldia

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