Planning maintenance before downtime begins

The best maintenance isn't reactive — it's planned.

Every marine engine follows a recommended maintenance schedule based on its operating hours. Planning ahead allows ship owners and technical managers to prepare the right spare parts, schedule engineering support, and minimise operational disruption.

The challenge isn't knowing that an overhaul is coming. The challenge is making sure everything is ready when the time comes.

That means:
✔ The right spare parts available when required
✔ Engineering support planned in advance
✔ Workshop capacity secured for repair and reconditioning, where needed

A well-prepared maintenance plan helps reduce delays, avoid unnecessary downtime, and keep your vessel operating efficiently.

At MD Trade & Spares, we support planned maintenance with a comprehensive portfolio of spare parts for MAN 48/60, MAN 51/60, MAN 58/64 and Pielstick engines, complemented by on-board engineering support and workshop services through our group companies.

Because successful maintenance starts long before the engine is opened.

If you have an upcoming maintenance or overhaul planned, let's arrange a call with our dedicated sales manager to discuss how we can support your maintenance schedule.