Maritime Reporter, March 1997

<BODY> <div> neering, procurement and con- struction management services for the fabrication, transportation, installation and hook-up of an esti- mated 17,000 tons of offshore facil- ities, including central process and living quarters platforms. Marine Propulsion Profits From Offshore Upsurge Marine Propulsion of Hammond, La., which distributes a host of power and control products, has seen its business boosted by the resurgence in the offshore busi- ness. According to company spokesperson Ken Robbins, the company observes rig and OSV uti- lization in order to gauge market strength. Marine Propulsion and Schottel North America offer the offshore industry a host of products, includ- ing: power transmissions; controls and steering; firefighting systems; coolers; and propulsion products from Schottel, Kort Propulsion, Brunton, Heimdal and Vosper Thornycroft. For more information on Marine Propulsion Circle 35 on Reader Service Card using a submerged turret loading system anchored to the sea bed. Njord will be one of the first fields on the Norwegian continental shelf in which this technology is used. Production in the field is slated for October 1997. The vessel can store 112,000-cu-m, or roughly 10 days of production. The offloading of stabilized oil to shuttle tankers is arranged through a flexible hose in the stern of the FSU. The offloading rated is 8,000-cu- m/hr. The FSU will be equipped with a 2.5-MW azimu thing thruster located in the aft, which will be used for heading control at the offloading phase. Classed by DNV, the FSU is designed for 15 years of continuous operation. For more information from Kvaerner Masa-Yards Circle 33 on Reader Service Card Jack-Up Barges Decked By Durastic Two jack-up barges, acquired last year by Noble Drilling International of the U.S., have been completely refurbished and upgraded at the Lamprell Group's Sharjah port facility in the United Arab Emirates. As part of the upgrade, both vessels had 15,000- sq-ft. of existing deck coverings in the accommodation areas removed and replaced using materials sup- plied by Durastic Ltd. For more information on Durastic flooring and decking products Circle 34 on Reader Service Card FSU Floated Out In Finland The Floating Storage Unit (FSU) under construction at Kvaerner Masa-Yards Turku New Shipyard for Norsk Hydro Production was launched in early February. Scheduled for delivery in June, the FSU will be towed out to the Njord field and anchored in a water depth of approximately 330 m March, 1997 53 The capacity and experience to serve any need, anytime. Proven Gas Generation Systems Bollinger Lockport Repair Circle 244 on Reader Service Card Circle 300 on Reader Service Card Circle 331 on Reader Service Card ISO 9001 CERTIFIED (^jL/ockport's five marine railways are capable of handling vessels up C-jLto 165 ft. in length. Aluminum, fiberglass or steel repair jobs are done on a routine basis. Lockport division features a USCG approved gas-freeing and fuel storage facility, and, along with all of our other repair divisions, offers 24 hour service. P.O. Box 250, 8365 Hwy. 308 South, Lockport, LA 70374 Phone: 504/532-2554, Fax: 504/532-7225 • 500 Inert Gas Systems! • 200 Nitrogen Systems for Ships! • 57 Nitrogen Systems for Offshore! PERMEAi&i Maritime Protection Permea Maritime Protection, A Division of Air Products A/S P.O. Box 8100 Vdgsbygd, N-4602 Kristiansand S., NORWAY Telephone: +47-380-39900 • Telefax: +47-380-11113 * E-mail: Permea@sn.no A / lA Marine Deck Hardware il J and Equipment • ANCHORS: • SO to 60,000 Lbs. - New and Used Stockless - Danforth - L. W. T. - Halls - Snug Stowing • CHAIN • 3/4" to 5</a" - New and Used Stud Link • Cast Steel - Grades 2 and 3 - Oil Rig Quality for Moorings, Towing, Barge Handling, Ship's Replacement • WINCHES - WINDLASSES - CAPSTANS • Vertical or Horizontal Hand, Electric, Diesel, Hydraulic or Repowered to your specs • HATCHES - WATERTIGHT DOORS MANHOLE COVERS - SCUTLES - PORTHOLES • All Sizes - New or Reconditioned • PANAMA CHOCKS - DOUBLE BITTS SINGLE BITTS - CAST STEEL CLEATS AND KEVELS • Sizes Available, New & Used • FENDERS PNEUMATIC • For Rent or Sale All Sizes, New & Used SERVING THE MARINE 6 OIL INDUSTRIES FOR OVER 35 YEARS WE ARE DIRECT FACTORY DISTRIBUTORS 6 IMPORTERS All 1111 rATERMAN SUPPLY CO., INC. P.O. BOX 596 WILMINGTON, CA 90748 PH: (310) 436-4288 FAX: (310) 495-1045 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>