Feature 5 | UNDERWATER MAINTENANCE Tritex upgrades gauge
UK-based Tritex NDT has recently upgraded its Multigauge 3000 diver handheld Underwater Tickness Gauge.
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he new Tritex gauge features what is claimed to be an improved switching mechanism, better styling
and an upgraded display window. The Multigauge 3000 also maintains many of the popular existing features including the large 10mm display, designed for poor visibility applications, as well as the option to simply add a topside repeater if required. Te topside repeater displays the same
measurements that the diver is getting. It has two way communication allowing settings such as calibration, and the ‘Coating Plus’ setting for thicker coatings, to be changed in the Multigauge 3000 by users on the surface.
The new Multigauge 3000 unit in use.
In addition Tritex has Communicator soſtware for logging data measurements on
the surface, in a grid or string format, or a combination of both. The new Multigauge 3000 has been
designed for checking corrosion levels on ship hulls for class surveys without the need for dry docking. Other applications include the inspection of pilings in dockyards, bridge footings, dock gates and offshore platforms. Te robust gauge has a depth rating of 500m and uses multiple echo to ignore coatings, measuring only the metal thickness, as required by class societies. Te gauge uses easily accessible push button controls to change settings in the gauge. SRCT
Scamp builds on capabilities
Te Gibraltar-based Scamp Network has made some changes to ensure it can meet the needs of its clients and service partners worldwide.
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trategically-located in Gibraltar, the Scamp network is probably the oldest provider of underwater maintenance
services for the world’s shipping industry, and now has access to around 280 dive stations worldwide. According to Scamp’s commercial manager, Sebastian Perez: “We are constantly expanding our capabilities in the provision of specialised underwater services, and we are now using an extended quota of worldwide professional diving stations. This allows our customers to be more selective when taking the final decisions on where and when to service their vessels.” Recently the group has also improved
its service capability, by restructuring operations at its head office. More staff have been recruited in the commercial sector of the business in order to help capture more work and strengthen relations with the various dive stations that are connected to the network. Mr Perez continues: “Our main offices have recently undergone
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major restructuring in order to meet ever-increasing market demands. As well as increasing the number of personnel,
this has involved a significant investment to improve overall infrastructure and operational capabilities.”
Shiprepair and Conversion Technology 3rd Quarter 2010
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