Baldt 'Engineering Innovations Bulletin Highlights Moor-Free"" Rapid Release System

Baldt Incorporated has announced the immediate availability of a four-page, two-color "Engineering Innovations" technical bulletin (#002) that details the Baldt Moor-Free Rapid Release System. This sophisticated computer assisted system allows rig operators to safely free a vessel from its moorings four times faster than previously possible.

The bulletin provides detailed technical information, illustrations, specificaitons, and photographs of all Moor-Free Rapid Release System components. As detailed in the publication, the basic system consists of Baldt's unique disconnect link armed with a detonating bolt assembly and acoustic receiver, which is installed into the mooring system in a similar fashion to the standard Baldt chain connecting link. The disconnect link is then lowered below the water surface and detonated by an acoustic signal. The signal originates at a command transmitter and travels to the detonating bolt assembly via an underwater acoustic transducer. Once detonation occurs, the mooring is released and the rig may be moved out of danger.

Engineering Innovations Bulletin 002 also provides information on coaxial cable detonation rather than acoustic detonation for applications such as launching, towing, fleet mooring, and other situations where kinking and pinching of the cable cannot occur. Also detailed in the bulletin is Baldt's worldwide training program, warranty, and inspection services agreement.

The Baldt Moor-Free System is available immediately. Designed for maximum user safety, the self-contained system quickly and safely releases vessel moorings without the assistance of support vessels.

For a free copy of the 'Engineering Innovations' bulletin from Baldt, Circle 59 on Reader Service Card

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