Upon the discovery of water contamination in the ship’s main reduction gear (MRG) lube oil system, the Harpers Ferry conducted several flushes to rid the system of contaminant. This resulted in a depletion of on-hand inventory. Without the 2190 TEP lube oil, the ships MRG, a system of gears set up to reduce the speed, but increase the strength of an engine or motor, would be unable to operate.

“We received a phone call from the Harpers Ferry HAZMAT team requesting a large delivery of steam turbine oil,” explained Henry Grays NAVSUP Regional HAZMAT director. “Without it, the ship would have had to delay its mission.”

In response, Grays mobilized the department to facilitate a two part delivery of 64 drums of 2190 TEP lube oil in only six days. This included locally sourcing 31 drums from the NAVSUP FLC San Diego HAZMAT Contract for Supplies.

“Our role was to facilitate, coordinate and expedite the ordering and delivery from San Diego to San Francisco within a 10 day window,” clarified Grays. “We were able to provide 33 drums through the Consolidated Hazardous Material Reutilization and Inventory Management Program, both, at no cost to the ship, and with savings of approximately $40,000.”

As the ship was preparing to leave port after participating in San Francisco Fleet Week, the quick response and execution of the deliveries from NAVSUP FLC San Diego ensured Harpers Ferry was able to resume its mission on schedule.

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