L’Astrolabe Maintenance Period 2021

Maintenance to Stern Shafts

ICEBREAKER L’ASTROLABE

The L’Astrolabe icebreaker docked at the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Henderson, Western Australia for a two month maintenance project.

FFE conducted maintenance on the Astrolabe’s stern shafts to fit new bearing sleeves and stern bearings, and to refit the shafts and bearings.

On completion of the works FFE inspected, tested and certified all parts to NATA standards.

Project Details

DATE

Sept to Oct 202

CUSTOMER

BAE Systems on behalf of L’Astrolabe

PROJECT TYPE

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Pictured from left to right: CDR Alban SIMON Commanding officer of the Polar Vessel L’Astrolabe, Linda Everard Managing Director FFE, and Tony Crouch Marine Manager FFE, Sept 2021.