# Engine Spare-Parts Supply for an Offshore Support Vessel Operator

> An offshore support operator needed a reliable channel for engine consumables and service parts to keep crew boats running to strict charter schedules.

- URL: https://www.marine-equipment-supply.com/projects/offshore-vessel-engine-parts-cummins-filters/
- Region: Angola — West Africa
- Sector: Offshore oil and gas support
- Customer type: Operator of crew boats and supply vessels with Cummins main and auxiliary engines

## Overview

An offshore support operator needed a reliable channel for engine consumables and service parts to keep crew boats running to strict charter schedules.

## Challenge

Parts had to be correct on first delivery — there is no room for wrong part numbers offshore — and the operator wanted a single supplier for filters, gaskets, pumps, and small tooling across several engine models.

## Solution

| Item | Model | Qty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fuel-water separator filters | FS19517, FS19599, FS19591, FS19735 | 600 |
| Engine service parts | Gasket sets, water pumps, thermostats, belts for 6BT / 6CTA / KTA19 | 1 lot |
| Engine tooling | Valve guide reamer 3822490 and service tools | 6 sets |

## Scope of supply

Part-number verification against engine serial numbers, six-month parts forecast, kit packing by vessel, air freight for urgent items and sea freight for stock, DAP Luanda.

## Outcome

Parts availability improved and the operator consolidated its engine consumables purchasing with MARS on a quarterly forecast.

## Products used

- [Cummins-Type 6BT Diesel Engine for Genset & Marine (80-210 HP)](https://www.marine-equipment-supply.com/products/diesel-engines/cummins-type-6bt-diesel-engine-for-genset-and-marine-80-210-hp/)
- [Fuel / Water Separator Filter (FS19517 / FS19599 / FS19591 / FS19735)](https://www.marine-equipment-supply.com/products/engine-parts/fuel-water-separator-filter-fs19517-fs19599-fs19591-fs19735/)