- Max wear
- 3.6 mm
- Maker’s limit
- 4.8 mm
- Wear rate
- 0.05 mm/1000 h
Liner calibration heatmap
Every calibration reading becomes a 3D wear map, checked against the maker’s limits. The max wear rate predicts the liner’s remaining life.
Cylinder Condition Monitoring · Powered By VSL MarineFrom Condition
From Condition
To Prediction.
CCM turns routine scavenge-port inspections into condition-based decisions: wear forecasts, cylinder-oil optimisation and early warnings for every unit on every vessel in your fleet.
- Upto 6%Lower cylinder lube-oil consumption
- Upto 20%Longer time between overhauls
- $33,750CLO saving per vessel, per year
- <1%of the cost of one avoided failure
The purpose
CCM brings cylinder condition into one continuous view, combining inspection findings, liner measurements, drain oil analysis and historical trends to help technical teams detect developing wear earlier, optimise lubrication and make better decisions on maintenance and component life.
CCM Vision · AI condition detection
Built to see what a visual inspection might miss.
What CCM monitors
Every component of every unit of the main engine.
A structured inspection brings together images, measurements, oil analysis and running data, so the condition of the whole engine is captured.
- Scavenge space
- Liner surface
- Piston rings 1–4
- Drain oil: Iron & BN
- Piston crown & skirt
- Cylinder-oil feed rate
- Piston rod & Stuffing box
- Component running hours
01 Scavenge space
02 Piston crown
03 Piston rings
04 Piston skirt
05 Piston rod
06 Stuffing box
07 Liner bottom
08 Liner mid
09 Liner top
How it works
From monitoring to forecasting.
Each new inspection adds to the vessel’s history, helping technical teams see changes earlier and make better maintenance decisions.
- 01
Inspect
The crew completes the scavenge inspection using the CCM app or desktop platform, recording cylinder condition in a structured format and uploading supporting images. Liner measurements and drain-oil results can be added alongside the inspection data.
- 02
Assess
CCM analyses the inspection data and images to identify condition changes such as deposits, scratches, wear patterns and other developing abnormalities.
- 03
Track
Each inspection is compared against previous records so changes can be seen over time. Cylinder condition, liner wear, drain-oil trends and inspection images are brought together in one continuous history.
- 04
Predict
As more data is collected, CCM uses the condition history and measured trends to estimate developing wear, support ring and liner life assessment, optimise cylinder-oil feed rates and improve maintenance and spares planning.
Monitor
Unit health for entire fleet in one view.
- Fleet-wide unit health snapshot
- Colour-coded condition indicators
- Interactive feedback pop-ups for each unit
Inside the liner
Measured in 3D. Seen in 360°.
Enter the liner 360° · Scavenge-port level- Honing
- Lacquer
- Minimal
- Corrosion
- None
CCM 360° Viewer
Explore the cylinder through a continuous 360° view, revealing liner surface condition, wear patterns, exhaust valve and fuel injector condition in a single inspection.
The return
Optimized cylinder lubrication pays for itself.
Optimise feed rates with evidence, reducing cylinder-oil consumption by 1–5%.
See what you could save below
Example: Single vessel, 12-cylinder main engine at 45% load, base feed rate 0.9 g/kWh.
Oil saved per vessel, per year7,500 L
Saving per vessel, per year$33,750
Fleet saving, per year$33,750
Reduced Manhours
Automated capture, analysis and reporting cut crew and superintendent time spent on inspections and paperwork.
Increased TBO
Condition-based planning extends time between overhauls by up to 20%, reducing spares, workshop cost and downtime.
Eliminate Off-hire
Early detection of wear patterns prevents scuffing, liner damage and the off-hire that follows.
Case studies
All cases Proven onboard. Real results.
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Expert feedback service
Software + AI + Human expertise
Your crew captures the data. CCM brings together software, AI and expert engineering review to turn it into actionable recommendations on lubrication, developing wear and overhaul timing.
Every recommendation is specific to your engine, its condition and its operating profile.