Maritime Reporter, June 1993

<BODY> <div> Skarpenord Data To Launch New Generation Of Tank Level Gauging Systems Skarpenord Data of Langesund, Norway, will release a new genera- tion of the Level Gauging System Cargomaster". The new system will be called Cargomaster11 V4. Cargomaster V4 can be delivered with either pressure-type or radar beam-type sensors, or both in combi- nation, to measure tank level in cargo and slop tanks. Depending on the tank shape and type of cargo, Skarpenord Data will be able to ad- vise the customer to select the opti- mum sensor type. According to Skarpenord Data, the pressure sensor P105 for sub- merged installation has been im- proved in both reliability and accu- racy. The company says the modi- fied version gives a completely main- tenance free operation and the over- all accuracy is within +/- .31 inches of watergauge. The interface electronics of Cargomaster V4 are placed in a small cabinet in the cargo control room. The hardware is modulized, with a capacity of 8 tanks per module. Fully equipped, one cabinet has a total capacity of 56 tanks with level, tem- perature, IGP and density measure- ment, or up to 250 tanks for pure level gauging. For more information on Skarpenord Data, Circle 73 on Reader Service Card APL To Order Additional Prototypes Of Containers American President Lines' (APL) Stacktrain Services has placed an order for 19 additional prototypes of the 53-foot containers it is jointly developing with Transamerica Leas- ing for the domestic transportation market. According to the company, the initial prototype unit is result- ing in improved shipping and load- ing productivity and has reportedly been well received by shippers of low-density products. Unlike other existing designs, the container can reportedly be inter- changed from one user or transpor- tation provider or mode to another, resulting in increased operating flex- ibility. Gar-Dur Plastic Aids Maritime Industry Gar-DurR ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) high-impact plas- tic can be used to replace wooden and rubber bumpers in shipping ports and ferry slips. These Gar- Dur "boards" have a very low coeffi- cient of friction and a high impact strength reportedly make them ex- cellent for stopping and/or guiding the vessel without damage to the vessel or to its pier/wharf. The special plastic is effective in the sub-zero climates of many win- ter port areas because it will not chip or break off in low tempera- tures, the manufacturer claims. In addition, the material report- edly will not absorb fluids such as water, grease or any of the other fluids normally found in port areas. The company claims it will never rust or deteriorate. And materials such as seaweed, barnacles, dirt, etc. will not adhere to the Gar-Dur. This means that the plastic "boards" will outlast wooden and rubber ones by many years. This, of course, minimizes repairs and downtime. Gar-Dur is an industrial-grade UHMW plastic from the plastics di- vision of Garland Manufacturing Co. For more information on Gar-Dur high impact plastic, Circle 36 on Reader Service Card Oxygen-Sensing Gauging Tape Increases Vessel Safety MMC International Corporation now makes available a portable, battery-operated gauging tape that provides a way to check the oxygen level within a closed tank. This new instrument, known as a Flexi-Dip™ Oxygen Sensor Gaug- ing Tape, reportedly provides this information swiftly, safely and ac- curately via large-character digital readout on the hub face plate. All that is required is a tight connection to an MMC vapor-control valve mounted on top of the tank. The data is transmitted from a sensor that descends into the ullage space. This information is essential for petroleum-carrying vessels using an inert gas blanket within their cargo tanks, which must monitor the oxy- gen content to make sure that the inert gas system is operating prop- erly. MagneTek Wins Transformer Contract From Ingalls MagneTek has been awarded a new contract from Ingalls Shipbuild- ing Division of Litton Industries to provide transformers for the multi- purpose amphibious assault BATTAN ship (LHD 5). Ingalls also maintains options with MagneTek to supply transformers for LHD 6 and 7. In addition to manufacturing a broad line of standard distribution transformers, MagneTek is a leader in non-linear-load transformer tech- nology, providing custom-designed phase shifting and K-factor trans- formers to companies and agencies worldwide. The company's QPL Jefferson-type and Crittenden-type transformers are Navy standard. Recently introduced is a family of marine-duty transformers which meet the unique requirements of commercial maritime applications. MagneTek's power magnetics manu- facturing facility is located in Gardena, Calif. For more on MagneTek, Circle 40 on Reader Service Card SALVAGE if r Ar DERRICKS: CAPPY BISSO, LILI BISSO, AJAX, CAIRO, SALVAGING A 1,400 TON LINE BOAT HEAVY LIFT SPECIALIST WRECK REMOVAL PLATFORM REMOVAL 41 fii i»j Tu i ij M BISSO MARINE SINCE 1890 P.O. BOX 4113 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70178 (504) 866-6341 FAX: (504)865-8132 TELEX: 5106009674 (BISSO MARINE) Circle 253 on Reader Service Card Hudra'search * I CO., INC. 120 Admiral Cochrane Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 USA Phone (410) 224-3821 FAX (410) 266-3054 HYDRASEARCH PRODUCTS Designed & Built For A Life At Sea Hydrasearch products are built to withstand the punish- ment of the hostile ocean environment providing years of dependable service. Most are built in accordance with Military Specifications to provide U.S. and foreign navies with the quality and reliability they demand. ER12 End Fittings and Hose: Qualified Under Military Specification MIL-H-24136/1 Products include 5, 6, and 8 inch bronze hose end fittings and synthetic rubber hose utilized in shipboard fresh water, salt water, fuel, and oil systems. End fitting con- figurations include straight and 90 degree flange ends, split clamp ends, and hose doglegs. Underway Replenishment at Sea Equipment: Products include probes and probe receivers, saddles, hose, couplings, trolleys, transfer chairs, pelican hooks, and slings utilized in Fueling, Solid Cargo, and Vertical transfer-at-sea. Circle 210 on Reader Service Card </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>