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www.marinelink.com MN49PIPES, PUMPS, VALVES Forget about the global warming discussion. As former U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen once said, ?All I know is that there is now water where there used to be ice. We have responsibilities there.? As it turns out, so do you. Allen was, of course, then referring to the increased commerce that came as a result of the melting icecap. Warming or no global warming, there is now traf- fic ? cruise, workboat, oil & gas, brown water and blue ? in Arctic waters. Those vessels, nevertheless, need reliable ways of dealing with new problems such as subzero air temperatures and markedly decreased water temperatures. Industrial polyethylene piping may be part of the answer. GF Piping Systems has introduced a chemically resistant PE100 Industrial Polyethylene Piping System offered in a complete range of pipe, fittings, valves and fusion joining technologies. The new system features robust mechanical strength and high impact resistance throughout a wide temperature range and is especially suited for cold temperature appli- cations as low as -58ºF. Suitable applications include fluid transport for process cooling water, industrial water treat- ment, bulk water distribution and chemical processing across a variety of industries, including ships and offshore platforms. An ideal choice of material for everyday non- essential applications, its use for cold and/or chiller water, technical, compressed air, even on grey and/or black water applications saves valuable time and money on mainte- nance. GF Piping Systems Solve Arctic Cold Polyethylene Piping System Features Superior Operating Performanceat Extremely Low TemperaturesMN#5 (32-49):MN 2011 Layouts 5/7/2012 1:09 PM Page 49