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ABSTRACT
This research aims to know how to maintain the main engine lubrication system on a ship. The lubrication function on the main engine is to reduce the wearing out of objects that move and rub against each other as well as reduce the excessive heat. The location of this research wasin the engine room of KM. Mutiara Sentosa II, owned by PT.Atosim Lampung Pelayaran. Lubrication system in KM. Mutiara Sentosa II used a type of dry carter lubrication, and the used lubricating oil was a type of brand, Caltex Dello 1000 Marine with SAE 40W. The maintenance of lubrication systems carried out in KM. Mutiara Sentosa II was regular maintenance which consisted of: (1) checking lubricating oil tanks regularly (2) cleaning lubricating oil safety filters regularly, (3) dismantling and cleaning the automatic filter and its cooler regularly, (4) checking the quality of lubricating oil once in 3 month, (5) checking the lubricating oil channel, (6) checking the cooler regularly to overcone the leave of the lubricating oil.