Shark Jaw Control Valve Bypass Solution

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” – Plato

In a recent assignment, our hydraulic engineering team faced a critical challenge involving a malfunctioning solenoid control valve in a Shark Jaw system.

Upon inspection, both the main pilot-operated DCV and solenoid DCV showed significant internal leakages. OEM replacement was the ideal solution — but with extended lead times and the vessel scheduled to sail within 48 hours, time wasn’t on our side.

That’s when experience met ingenuity.

Our technician engineered a smart workaround by developing a bypass stand-alone system using locally available components. The modified setup successfully restored both normal operation and emergency functionality — ensuring zero compromise on safety or performance.

The result?

A vessel that sailed on time, a fully operational system, and another satisfied client.

Real challenges don’t wait — and neither do we.