Vessel: Commercial RIB
Engines: Volvo Penta D4
Scope of Work: Engine rebuild
Ocean Marine Services completed a major Volvo Penta D4 engine rebuild on a RIB based at Chichester Marinafollowing a catastrophic engine failure.
The failure resulted in a connecting rod (con rod) exiting through the engine block, leaving the engine completely inoperable and requiring specialist repair.
Vessel & Engine Details
Vessel Type: RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat)
Engine: Volvo Penta D4
Location: Chichester Marina, West Sussex
Service Type: Catastrophic engine failure repair & full rebuild
The engine suffered a severe internal failure, where a connecting rod breached the engine block — one of the most serious forms of mechanical damage.
In cases like this, many engines are written off and replaced. However, the client required a cost-effective solution that would restore reliability without compromising safety or performance.
Our Solution
Following a full inspection and failure assessment, Ocean Marine Services carried out a comprehensive Volvo Penta D4 engine rebuild to manufacturer specifications.
Complete engine removal and strip-downDetailed inspection of catastrophic internal damage
Replacement of damaged components using Volvo Penta approved parts
Precision reassembly to correct tolerances
Full testing and recommissioning prior to return to service
