12 DISC
Indigenization of shaft bearings used onboard Vishwast, Samarth, Sachet class of Vessels.
ICG Vishwast, ICGS Samarth and ICGS Sachet Class ships have M/s Railko shaft bearings installed. Further, it is submitted that the lead time of Railko bearings are approx. 5-6 weeks and are imported from I-JK. Renewal of the bearings have an impact on the docking period of the ship and the DCD of the ship gets affected. An indigenization for manufacturing of Railko bearings can reduce the lead time for supply of spares. Further, the manufacturer should cater for stage inspection along with class recommendations in order to have a quality control of the product.
