TECH SPOTLIGHT
GALL THOMSON LAUNCHES NEUTRAL BUOYANCY FLOAT FOR MARINE BREAKAWAY COUPLINGS
Gall Thomson, world leader in the application, design and supply of Marine Breakaway Couplings (MBCs) has introduced a neutral buoyancy float for MBCs.
ultraFloat has been specifically designed to fit around the external profile of the MBC. When two are fitted to an MBC they provide neutral buoyancy, eliminating any reduction in buoyancy on the adjacent hoses.
UltraFloat is the most advanced and operationally efficient float on the market. Shaped to reduce drag it also provides a simple secure attachment and features four inspection windows to assist inspection of the MBC split line.
UltraFloat will provide increased operational efficiency in all Marine Breakaway Coupling applications whether they be SPM, FSO, FPSO, FSu or in other offshore oil terminal production and bunker floating hose strings.
Left: Gall Thomson, world leader in the application, design and supply of Marine Breakaway Couplings (MBCs) has introduced a neutral buoyancy float for MBCs. UltraFloat has been specifically designed to fit around the external profile of the MBC. When two are fitted to an MBC they provide neutral buoyancy, eliminating any reduction in buoyancy on the adjacent hoses.
Gall Thomson is the global leader in the design, manufacture and application of anti-pollution and safety Marine Breakaway Couplings. These provide a safe parting point in marine hose transfer systems, automatically shutting off product flow and preventing system damage if there is an extreme pressure surge or excessive tensile load on the hose string. These are engineered solutions that minimise the risk of spill and protect against operational downtime,
workforce injury and damage to assets, reputation and the environment.
Further information on the new UltraFloat for MBCs is available from Gall Thomson on: +44 1493 857936, by emailing
sales@gall-thomson.co.uk or by visiting the company’s website at:
www.gallthomson.com
Gall Thomson is supported by Vantage PR.
JW FISHERS’ ROVS USED FOR TANK INSPECTION SERVICES
Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) are used throughout the world for a variety of projects by many different entities. From military, police, fire, and rescue teams searching for lost evidence or drowning victims to commercial diving companies performing inspections on various types of tanks and ship hulls, ROVs have become a staple in underwater search and survey operations. JW Fishers’ Seaotter-2 and SeaLion-2 are the ROVs that many agencies purchase when they need the right tools for the job. A variety of options are available from a mountable sector scanning sonar (SCAN-650) to a Remote Metal Detector (RMD-1). Using an ROV in tandem with a SCAN-650 allows the end user to drive the vehicle around a target area shooting video while also scanning the area using sonar to create a detailed computer image of the surrounding environment. This proves to be quite useful when operating in dark water where video feed doesn’t quite do the job. The RMd- 1 is another indispensable accessory that turns an ROV into a metal detecting
machine and is interchangeable on any manufactures vehicle.
Draining water tanks to inspect or clean them wastes a significant amount of water, time, and money. These by-law inspections are a requirement for local towns or municipalities and, without the proper tools, they must drain the tanks to visually inspect them. A time-saving and cost-effective alternative is the utilization of an ROV. JW Fishers’ SeaLion-2 is the perfect tool for water tank inspections. Recently, a tank inspection was completed in Plymouth, MA on a town water supply. The ROV was hoisted up and deployed by the inspection team within a few short minutes.
Alaska ROV Services of Haines, Alaska, is owned and operated by Tod Sebans and his business partner Neil Einsbuch who recently purchased a SeaLion-2 with a SCAN-650 and a Side Scan Sonar system. Alaska ROV Services are ready for hire to perform any underwater search or inspection and their goal is to service the entire state. Not only does Alaska have the most coast line in the entire country, it is also dotted with many lakes, bays, and rivers. Throughout Southeast Alaska there are an incredible number of commercial, charter, and sport vessels that use the entire “Inside Passage.”
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Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office (@SnoCoSheriff) owns and operates a JW Fishers SeaLion-2 ROV for searches of the vast waters of Washington State. Snohomish regularly utilizes the powerful tool for searches and dive training exercises. Over this past winter the SeaLion-2 was used during an extensive training dive at Fish Lake. The ROV operated under a layer of ice which proved to be much safer than sending a diver into the frigid waters.
For more information about JW Fishers’ products, please visit:
www.JWFishers.com
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