DLM’s Custom Built Saddleback Holdback Tensioner for Subsea Cable
Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd. (DLM), of Southampton, UK has expanded its already extensive range of line tension measurement technology, with a new device for measuring tension and creating holdback force on a single piece of subsea cable. The product, which combines the established Saddleback product from DLM’s catalogue with an additional Hold Back Tension element, is being primarily used by the vessel NKT Victoria, with further devices in the pipeline for a number of c
Using Lamor’s Foam Filled Oil Boom (FOB) for Nearshore and Port Use.
Just over 2 years ago Zwanny was contacted by Rampion offshore to discuss several boom system options that can be deployed from the quayside and put on vessels and to go around a number of nearshore windfarms when required. In the Lamor range of products Zwanny offer for the FOB is the boom rack system that normally will hold 100m of FOB. Rampion needed 125meters to meet their requirements. With that in mind Zwanny and Lamor created a bespoke boom racking system for the clien
Famous Face Gets a Lesson on Surveying and UTG
Cygnus Instruments was founded in the 1980s in the South West of the UK by a marine surveyor to supply equipment to the surveying industry that was small, rugged and produced quick, accurate and reliable results. Mr John Heath, a highly experienced and respected Marine Surveyor with over 40 years experience is also the current Technical Director for the IIMS. John recalls using his first piece of Cygnus equipment back in the 1980s. “I certainly remember using the very large o
Tritex NDT Leading the Way in Drone Thickness Measurements
Tritex NDT have for many years been manufacturing ultrasonic thickness gauges and are now established as one of the leading companies offering multiple echo gauges. Multiple echo technology means that thickness measurements can be taken through 6mm thick coatings, only the metal substrate is measured. It doesn’t matter whether the coating is paint, epoxy or bitumen, it is completely ignored. This has huge advantages over having to remove coatings, both in time and money. It a
Teignbridge India PVT Ltd Is Proud to Have Supplied Two Wadia Built 19m Pilot Boats
Teignbridge India PVT Ltd is proud to have supplied two Wadia built 19m Pilot Boats. The contract speed of 18 to 20kn was easily exceeded with an impressive 22kn achieved during the sea trials. Wadia has posted a video of one of the pilot boats: ABS Dhruva youtu.be/_2tPZRCSZRE The shaftline and propellers benefited from the partnership of advanced designs from Teignbridge UK and high quality manufacture at our wholly owned foundry and factory in Vadodara, India. The boats wer
Powered by Scania V8 Engines for 26 Years and Counting
The Scania-powered Australian ‘Force of Nature’ crayfish boat commissioned by loyal Scania marine engine customer, Geraldton-based Dave Perham, is happy with the boat’s quality, innovation, reliability, utility, economy, sustainability and style. Powered by a pair of Scania 900 hp V8 engines, ‘Force of Nature’ is returning a 20% fuel saving in operation compared with the previous (and smaller) vessel Dave operated, which was also powered by a brace of Scania engines. The new
Watermota Recently Completed Repair Works to a Local Passenger Vessel Powered by a Perkins M135
The long-standing customer who operates a fleet of Doosan powered passenger and fishing vessels was in need of assistance after the Perkins engine developed running issues following the winter idle time. Engineers were quickly organised and were on board the vessel the same day to carry out a diagnosis using a proven test plan and the customer updated on the findings. Watermota was able to source the genuine Perkins parts to allow cost effective repairs to be carried out in t
Dales Marine Services Enters New Build Arena With an Order for a New Vessel for Aquaculture
Dales Marine Services Ltd, a leading UK Ship Repair company with over 30-years vessel experience and expertise, is pleased to announce a new contract to fabricate a new multi-cat vessel platform to support the Aquaculture sector. Dales Marine Services has over 30 years in vessel engineering and dry dock services with multiple vessels visiting its dry docks in Aberdeen, Leith, Greenock and Troon with a supporting dry dock at Grangemouth. The company has been working closely wi
