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Marine Engineering

Guides and notes on Marine Engineering from the Labuan Bajo Shipyard team.

16 guides

Marine Engineering Aug 18, 2026

Generator Rebuilds: Keeping Liveaboard Power Alive

Liveaboard generators in Komodo run harder than main engines — often 4,000 hours a year under air-conditioning and compressor load. Rebuilds at…

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Marine Engineering Aug 18, 2026

Watermaker Service and Membrane Care for Komodo Boats

Watermakers on Komodo boats fail for predictable reasons: skipped fresh-water flushes, tired pre-filters, high-pressure pumps run past their seals and membranes left…

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Marine Engineering Aug 18, 2026

Electrical Refits for Ageing Fleets: Rewiring in the Yard

An electrical refit in Labuan Bajo replaces the wiring an ageing hull has outgrown: undersized cable, corroded terminals, mixed earths and add-on…

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Marine Engineering Aug 18, 2026

Marine Welding Services in Labuan Bajo: Steel Work at the Edge

Marine welding in Labuan Bajo covers the steel and stainless work a mostly wooden fleet still depends on: chainplates, davits, fuel and…

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Marine Engineering Aug 18, 2026

Engine Overhauls Between Seasons: Scheduling Yard Time in LBJ

The smart window for a marine engine overhaul in Labuan Bajo is the low-charter months of December to March, booked two to…

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Marine Engineering Aug 18, 2026

Prop Shaft and Stern Gear Work: Precision Jobs in Labuan Bajo

Prop shaft and stern gear work in Labuan Bajo covers shaft drawing and inspection, cutlass bearing renewal, stern gland repacking or seal…

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Marine Engineering Jul 4, 2026

Fuel System Repair

"Comprehensive fuel system repair services are crucial for maintaining efficient vessel operations at Labuan Bajo Shipyard, ensuring safety and optimal performance for…

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Marine Engineering Jul 4, 2026

Engine Room Repair Services

Engine room repair is crucial for optimal vessel performance, ensuring safety and efficiency.

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Marine Engineering Jul 4, 2026

Vessel Conversion Projects

Vessel conversion around Labuan Bajo is handled as a coordinated project: scoping and design with the owner, structural and carpentry work through…

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