sales@grimms.co.za | +27 21 510 1383
Our wealth of industry knowledge, coupled with our reliable equipment and diligent workmanship, will create a worry-free experience for passengers and crew.
ACDS is the marine division of Grimms Group, specializing in all types of marine diesel engines, and offering a full range of solutions, from repair and refit to installation and maintenance. We provide comprehensive and cost-effective services for vessels of all sizes and purposes, including commercial, pleasure crafts and government vessels. ACDS’ qualified mechanics and technicians are 24/7 available on-site or at our state-of-the-art workshop, based in Cape Town Paarden Eiland, and conveniently located in close proximity to Table Bay Harbour.
More than a mechanical service provider, we are also cooperating with qualified electricians and highly skilled technicians specialised in electronic systems repairs on board. This means we’re able to offer turnkey solutions, delivering only the very best in quality workmanship, at competitive rates, and on-time delivery.
With nearly four decades of experience and a worldwide network, we are able to take on any kind of project from a simple maintenance upgrade to a major refit project.
Atlantic Commercial Diesel Services: Structure & Service offering
| Divisions | Grimms ACDS – Marine Division | |
|---|---|---|
| Specialities | Marine Diesel Engine, Propulsion System, Gensets, Monitoring System | Diesel Engine & Marine Gensets Sales |
| Services | – On-site assessment, diagnostics & troubleshooting – Installation, maintenance, and repairs – Spares supply – Dyno testing and sea trials – Technical assistance – Engine refits, turnkey project management and service contracts | – Marine diesel engine exchange programs – Marine diesel engine rebuilds – New & remanufactured marine diesel engines – Marine diesel engine parts supply – New marine gensets supply |
| Sectors | Maritime – Vessels, small craft, yachts, naval vessels etc. For public and private Sectors. | |
Whether your marine activities are personal, commercial, or military, you need personalized solutions for your engine maintenance planning, repairs, rebuilds and upgrades. Our wealth of industry knowledge, coupled with our reliable equipment and diligent workmanship, will create a worry-free experience for passengers and crew.
ACDS expertise covers several mechanical and electrical work including the following:
We offer repair and related maintenance services of all marine diesel engine makes and models,
including but not limited to:
MAN, VOLVO, MTU, CATERPILLAR, CUMMINS, PERKINS, DEUTZ, WARTSILA, SCANIA, YANMAR and many others.
Sea Trial
Sea trials are carried out after dock tests to showcase the main and auxiliary systems’ performance under realistic scenarios. It’s a critical step in proving the safety and proper operation of your vessel. The tests are also essential to diagnose any problem related to your engine such as excessive fuel consumption, overheating or smoke. whether it’s a brand-new diesel engine or a refurbished one, our experienced mechanics will inspect your engine and generator to guarantee full compliance with the manufacture’s installation guidelines.
Dyno testing:
By launching its biggest dynamometer test facility in Cape Town, Grimms ACDS has now the capacity to verify the reliability and performance of your heavy-duty engine and to meet your needs in witnessing a full load test cycle. This will be achieved by our trained teams in a controlled laboratory environment.
The H3610M dynamometer tester has the largest testing capacity in South Africa, with application power up to 7500 kW – 10 000 HP, at speeds up to 2500 RPM and torque up to 50,000 Lb-ft. (67,791 NM).
South African Navy:
Throughout the contract period, Grimms ACDS has worked on SA NAVY Replenishment Vessel, Hydrographic Survey Vessel, Mine Hunters, Strike Craft, Small Craft, Tugs, Submarines and Frigates. Some services are executed at shore establishments: Silvermine, Goedverwacht and Naval Communication Centre Durban.
ACDS was the successful bidder for the contract with the South African Navy for the maintenance of all engines and propulsion.
Robben Island Museum:
ACDS supported the repair interventions on the MTU 16V2000 M70 engines on board the MV Sikhuluekile.
Completed tasks such as fault finding on the internal cooling water leaks, replace seals and gaskets on exhaust cooling lines, overhaul injectors and turbochargers and supplying the required spares.
Port Elizabeth South Africa:
ACDS successfully completed mechanical repair works on a container vessel in the port of COEGA. The main engine was a Sulzer type RTA 84C with the engine power output exceeding 1000kW.
Transnet National Ports Authority:
Successful bidder for all maintenance, repair, and service work for Transnet National ports Authority.
+27 21 510 1383
O9 Milner Road,
Paarden Eiland, Cape Town,
7405, South Africa
sales@grimms.co.za
Grimms Group is an engineering service provider that specialises in five main industries: Automotive, Marine, Pumps, Power Generation, and Spare Parts.
Inospace the Island, Unit 1,
Milner St, Paarden Eiland,
Cape Town, 7800,
Western Cape
