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Integrated Mooring Systems: The Way of the Future

Arguably the only bulk-transport ves- sel that didn't require mooring was

Noah's Ark. But it's a different world today. A world where millions of gal- lons of potentially hazardous cargoes are shipped between the jetties of the world's major cities, often within con- gested ports. Making these vessel moorings as safe as possible is Harbour & Marine Engineering's chief objec- tive.

Established for over 30 years, this

IS0900:2000-accredit- ed Melbourne I (Austral ia)-based com- I pany specializes in the I BJJ design and manufac- [-•.. ture of jetty mooring , systems and offshore I products to the interna- I tional oil, gas, and bulk I material industries. The products are available separately or as integrated systems, with hardware and software designed in-house, ensuring systems are correctly configured and matched to each project.

Today, the majority of new jetties handling hazardous cargoes are sped- 11 m

Left: Quick Release Hooks for all conditions: Portland Pipe Line Corporation, I

Maine. I

Top: Cove Point LNG berth following upgrade. ij-

Right: Custom-designed rotating hook units at the Rodeo Refinery in yrfT

California. H^SKML fied with Quick Release Hooks,

Capstans and Mooring Load

Monitoring as standard.

Optional Remote Release and

Docking Aid systems may also be included depending on location, envi- ronmental factors and operational pref-

These systems have proven their effectiveness in increasing both vessel and operator safety through monitoring mooring data during vessel berthing and whilst alongside, and making this data available to key personnel.

Cove Point LNG Facility

Dominion's Cove Point LNG termi- nal at Chesapeake Bay has seen signif- icant improvement in productivity and safety with the purchase of replacement mooring equipment, which comprises two main LNG berths. HME designed and manufactured two complete moor- ing systems for these berths. The sys- tems include single, double and triple 75 ton Quick Release Hooks and cap- stans with remote electric release. All hooks include

I I SmartHook load moni- |j I toring which provides jflt I • display of real-time iSBb I Pi loads at each hook unit

WiRt and on the central mon-

IM 'tor'n" PC in the control

JHH room. SmartHook Laser m^fejaBHI Docking Aid systems and Environmental

Monitoring have also been incorporat- ed. Key mooring data can be accessed anywhere on the ship or jetty using hand-held pagers. These display envi- ronmental data, hook load alarm status and docking information.

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Waterfront Security Barrier Port Security Barrier

The Waterfront Security Barrier establishes a formidable, highly visible floating perimeter. Optional steel fencing is available which provides up to 7ft. of freeboard. Other accessories can be easily attached (for example: lighting, signage, and surveilance equip- ment).

Our lightweight Port Security Barrier provides a durable, floating perimeter for security, oil containment, and debris management. It has been proven effective since 1977, with some installations in continuous service for over 20 years.

More information and photographs can be found on our web site:

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PH: +1.206.378.4100; FX: +1.206.378.4103

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