Marine Vibration Analysis and Balancing

Trusted Marine Vibration Specialists

With a background in Naval critical machinery operations and reliability, we understand first hand the importance of preventing machine failure or power loss while at sea. Datum RMS serves marine clients all over the world.

WHY CHOOSE US

Our vibration analysts record data in the marine environment to evaluate the machine condition and isolate the cause of faults prior to expensive shipyard repairs.

Certified, highly trained and experienced team
Yachts, military vessels, commercial vessels and yachts
Best in industry equipment that is calibrated regularly
High level of precision measurement

Scheduled Analysis Vibration Monitoring

Through scheduled vibration monitoring you can find problems early, reducing your trips to the shipyard.

Owner Trials & Pre-delivery Testing

Datum RMS recommends that our marine vibration surveys begin here to provide a baseline of vibration data. We will then use this for acceptance testing and the future diagnosis of problems while performing ongoing condition monitoring of the vessel’s machinery.

Modal Shape and Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) Surveys

As part of our diagnostic survey offerings, our modal shape and ODS surveys evaluate structural issues on hulls and nautical support structures. Our experienced team serves clients nationally and internationally through prevention, diagnostic testing, and issue resolution. Datum RMS uses MeScope software tools.

Pre and Post Maintenance Surveys

Datum RMS can perform pre and post works vibration surveys around shipyard maintenance periods. These sets of data allow the vessel managment to document improvements for presentation to owners and also provide a baseline set of data for future dagnostics. These surveys are adjustable in scope and can also include A-weighted sound mesurements taken to class rules.

Diagnostic Surveys

Datum RMS utilizes diagnostic surveys to detect the source of a vibration issue prior to a shipyard period.

Top Insights Provided by Marine Diagnostic Surveys Include:

Shaft couplings, flexible machine couplings that are misaligned
Bearings or gears that are misaligned / worn
Rolling-element bearings that have deteriorated in transmissions and thrust bearings
Rotating components experiencing unbalance
Fans, pumps and blower aerodynamic / hydraulic problems
Motors with unbalanced magnetic forces causing electrical issues
Machinery soft-foot conditions
Rotating components like “V” belt pulleys or gear eccentricity
Shaft bends
Underwater running gear misalignment, such as propeller struts
Main engine misfire problems
Rubbing
Looseness
Propeller defects
Resonance

At the completion of our marine diagnostic surveys you will receive complete, written reports with detailed findings and recommendations on how to resolve any issues.

Testimonials & Reviews

I have returned to Datum RMS for all of my vibration analysis and alignment needs. They have a hardworking team and a wealth of practical experience in the maritime industry. I give this company my wholehearted recommendation.

Bryan Antill

Captian M/Y Surina

Engaging Datum Rotating Machinery Services was the exact thing to do! Not only did they provide excellent service and prompt delivery of all parts, but I want to highlight the plus point of their fiexibility to our complex schedule. Their service attitude and willingness to accommodate to others is really something worth signining up for. I will seek to use their services again.

Theo Scheepers

Chief Enginner, MY Ad Lib

I am very pleased with both their quality of work and work ethic. They are professional and great in all respects to work with. We have again contracted with Datum for a follow up alighment check. I highly recommend Datum and their service Engineers.

Tommie Skoglund

Chief Engineer

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ABOUT DATUM RMS

DATUM is a dynamic company made up of well trained and very experienced staff who come from complementing marine engineering backgrounds.We are dedicated to providing great customer service and a high level of technical expertise while maintaining a competitive fee schedule.

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