The Lightship Group, LLC (ASK Services) provides vibration analysis to the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers
in support of their Machinery Condition Analysis Program. The primary objectives of the Machinery Condition
Analysis (MCA) program is to provide accurate and timely condition assessments, fault diagnostics and repair
recommendations for the rotating propulsion and auxiliary machinery based on vibration analysis, performance
data, reviews of maintenance data and visual inspections of machines. This information is used in planning
repairs as well as machinery acceptance after repair for over 6,000 machines. Lightship will also be responsible
for extensive Vibration Analysis training of shipboard personnel. With over twenty five years experience; the
contract was awarded as a “Best Value to the Government”
Lightship utilizes DLI Engineering as their Sub Contracting Partner in this venture. DLI Engineering is the
supplier of the hardware and software currently in use by the Navy. Lightship and DLI have worked as partners
on numerous Commercial, Industrial and Government projects over the past fifteen years. Both firms have an intense
understanding of Shipboard Condition Based Maintenance.
These surveys are a key component in Commercial Shipping for classification societies Continuous Improvement Programs
recognized by ABS, DNV and Lloyds.
