As vessel operators continue to extend the service lives of existing fleets, maintenance and reliability have become increasingly important considerations. Aging propulsion and auxiliary systems can present operational challenges, making it critical for operators to understand where failures occur, how downtime can be minimized, and when equipment upgrades make financial sense.

In the latest episode of Listen Up!, Marine Log speaks with Bob Lennon, industry manager at Regal Rexnord, about the realities of maintaining aging marine assets and the role that power transmission components play in vessel performance and reliability.