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Jotun Offshore Maintenance

NEW PRODUCTS

Jotun has developed a maintenance With offshore maintenance being up to coating system offering offshore opera- 10-15 times more expensive per m2 than tors the optimum in protection, durabil- it is in a yard, this is an added cost our ity and ease of application, while reduc- customers can do without.

ing costs, the manufacturer said. The “That’s why this system, designed spe- new range – which consists of the Bar- ci? cally for brush or roller application rier Smart Pack, Jotamastic Smart Pack and passing the industry’s most stringent

HB and Hardtop One – will reportedly standards (NORSOK and ISO 20340), is be the world’s ? rst NORSOK approved so important. It delivers better coating solution for brush and roller applica- integrity, longer maintenance intervals, tion on power tooled and water jetted enhanced ef? ciency, and, of course, real surfaces. “Until now, offshore mainte- cost savings.” nance solutions were typically designed The three individual products have and tested in accordance with standards a range of key bene? ts: Barrier Smart for new constructions,” said Lasse Isak- Pack, a ceramically reinforced zinc rich sen, Global Concept Director - Offshore, epoxy primer, extends system lifetime

Jotun. “This simply does not re? ect the while reducing surface preparation and challenges that our customers experi- application cost; Jotamastic Smart Pack ence when maintaining existing assets. HB delivers high build, even thickness “For example, preparing a surface for ? nish, is easy to apply and gives long- coating application offshore is far more lasting protection in the harshest envi- demanding than doing so in a yard. Poor ronments; and Hardtop One offers all preparation can lead to premature coat- the bene? ts of a two-component high ing breakdown and shorter lifetimes quality polysiloxane coating, in a single than for standard products, resulting in component polysiloxane coating.

www.jotun.com an increased frequency of maintenance. (Image: Multi-Maritime)

Handheld Plasma Cutter Watermaker: Installation Flexibility MAN Cryo to Supply FGSS

Halo Fenders for STS Transfers

Thermal Dynamics, an ESAB brand, Even on large vessels, machinery MAN Cryo, MAN Diesel & Turbo’s ma-

Trelleborg’s marine systems opera- said its new Cutmaster 60i handheld spaces tend to be cramped and have rine-LNG fuel-gas-system manufacturer, tion and Teekay Marine Solutions are air plasma cutting system is now avail- reduced accessibility. Knowing this, FCI signed a contract with the Vard Shipyard launching HALO Fenders, a new premi- able for purchase through traditional Watermakers offers its high-ef? ciency Group in Norway to deliver a fuel-gas um pneumatic fender offering focused and online welding distribution outlets. Neptune+ Series in a convenient, supply system (FGSS) to two ferries for on meeting the demands of the Ship

Cutmaster 60i weighs 37 lbs. and modular con? guration for a wide variety shipowner and ferry operator Torghatten to Ship (STS) transfer market and the provides a rated output of 7.6 kW at 50 of ? exible installations. It delivers 1,275- Nord. Each ferry will be equipped with wider marine industry. The offering com- percent duty cycle at 60A. It produces 9,500 gallons of pure, fresh water a gas-electric, hybrid-propulsion system bines the strength and experience of a recommended cut of 5/8 in., has a every day. Re? tting large framed or that features optional fast-charging two industry leaders, bringing together maximum sever thickness of 1-1/2 in., skid-mounted watermakers commonly from shore. Major efforts have been put

Trelleborg’s manufacturing capability and provides the fastest cut speed at requires cutting the deck—an enormous into the design to deliver an energy- and Teekay’s operations expertise. The any thickness material for its class. added expense. With FCI’s Neptune+ ef? cient propulsion and hull shape that

HALO offering will provide customers Cutmaster 60i system includes the new Modular, individual components are offer a state-of-the-art environmental with a single point of contact from prod-

SL60QD 1Torch, which offers a quick easily brought into the engine room performance, comfort and reliability. uct speci? cation, to delivery, through to disconnect feature enabling selective through a door or hatch. Once inside, The ferries are designed by Norwegian comprehensive ? eld services, including replacement of either the torch handle they can be installed wherever access ship designer Multi-Maritime. The LNG ? tting of chain tire nets, maintenance assembly or torch leads at a lower cost needs and the space dictate. The Nep- supply system consists of a 175 cu. m. of fenders and provision of all required than replacing both together, a necessi- tune+ Series is the industry standard for vacuum-insulated storage tank, with certi? cation and documentation to meet ty with one-piece torch/lead assemblies. a large, commercial-grade watermaker. auxiliary equipment.

major oil company requirements. www.esabna.com www.fciwatermakers.com www.mandieselturbo.com www.trelleborg.com 84 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • MAY 2017

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