Condition-Based Maintenance Vs Planned Maintenance | SHIPMATE
Ships and vessels are a complicated mix of numerous machinery and equipment. Just like other machines, they require regular upkeep and maintenance to run efficiently. For shipping operators, the safety of the lives and cargo onboard as well as the security of the ship’s assets are far too critical to ignore. There is simply no room for error when it comes to ship maintenance and repair. Subscribe to our blog! SUBSCRIBE There are different types of maintenance programs that can be carried out to achieve optimum vessel performance. This article focuses on two major types of such maintenance programs and lists the differences between each. They are: Condition-based maintenance Planned maintenance What is Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)? As the name suggests, it’s the type of maintenance program that is based on condition monitoring. In other words, it involves monitoring and assessing the status of every machinery and component on a regular basis. Repair or main...