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Integrated Control Systems Maximize Vessel Safety The Marine Systems Division of Cegelec Projects will be installing the latest in integrated control sys- tems (ICS) on two shuttle tankers in order to centralize control and maximize vessel safety. The con- tract, awarded by Samsung Heavy Industries, represents a notable breakthrough in the Korean mar- ketplace for Cegelec. For Cegelec, the scope of the pro- ject includes the supply, installa- tion and commissioning of the ves- sels' ICS and dynamic positioning control systems (DPS). The two shuttle tankers will be used for operations in the Hibernia fields off the coast of Canada, by the Mobil, Chevron and Ugland con- sortium. Cegelec's 900 series ICS will inte- grate all automation and control systems into a single, comprehen- sive operator interface. Reliability will be maintained through an industry standards dual redun- dant network, using factory infor- mation protocol (FIP). An integral part of the ICS sys- tem, the DPS 900 will be inter- faced to the thrusters, sensors and position measurement equipment to provide full manual or automat- ic control of the vessel's position. The systems will be built and pre-commissioned at Cegelec head- quarters before going out to Korea. Installation was scheduled for August, and sea trials and commissioning will take place in 1997. For more information on Cegelec Circle 182 on Reader Service Card U.K. Approves Exxon North Sea Project Exxon Corporation announced that the U.K. government's Department of Trade and Industry approved a $140-million North Sea project involving the develop- ment of two new satellite fields, Gannet E and Gannet F, with com- bined recoverable oil reserves of some 42 million barrels and a peak production rate of approxi- mately 20,000 barrels per day. Both fields are located about nine miles from the existing Gannet A platform and are approximately five miles apart. Exxon's U.K. affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production U.K. Ltd., has a 50 percent interest in the Gannet field area. Shell U.K. Exploration and Production has control of the other 50 percent, and operates the field. The technological development involves the use of an electrical submersible pump in a remote subsea production well in the Gannet E satellite field. Such pumps have been used before, but reportedly have not been installed and controlled so far from the host platform. According to John Steele, managing director of Esso Exploration and Production U.K. Ltd., "When proven, the success of this remotely operated pumping system will have major implica- tions for the development of many small fields which, because of the characteristics of the oil or the particular geology, are difficult to produce and are substantial dis- tances from existing infrastruc- ture." The Gannet platform start- ed up in 1992 and processes pro- duction from three satellite fields. Production from the two new satellite fields is expected to begin in July 1997. The Leader for over 45 Years SLIDING WATERTIGHT DOORS & CUSTOM CLOSURES A Walz & Krenzer slid- ing W.T. doors fully comply with SOLAS, ABS, U.S.C.G. Subpart 163.001 Class II and Class III, and ASTM F1196 and F1197 requirements. Also available to Lloyds, DNV and all other regulatory bodies. Custom closures designed to meet your specifica- tions. Recent installations include: • T-AGS 45 Hatches, Sideports, Sliding Doors • "Northern Lights" Cargo Doors • T-AGS 60 Class Monorail Doors • "Endeavor" Wet Lab Door Walz & Krenzer, Inc. Slidina Doors 90 Forest Ave. P.O. Box 382 Custom Closures Phone 716-254-6670 Locust Valley, NY 11560 Phone 516-759-1802 Fax 716-254-6178 Factory: 1390 Mt. Read Blvd. Fax 516-759-9405 Rochester, NY 14606 Circle 309 on Reader Service Card Hatchable Galley Equipment. Hatchable to 26" x 66", Lang marine equipment eliminates the need for expensive hull cuts. Other high quality, standard marine features include: • Stainless Steel Exterior • Marine Latches, Grab Bars & Sea Rails • Flanged Legs or Toe Base For more information about Lang Marine Griddles, Ranges, Ovens and Fryers, please call: (800)882-6368 lane Since 1904 9040 Willows Road • Redmond. WA « 98052 « Fax: (206)882-2373 Circle 300 on Reader Service Card Gets Genen dro Statics i't be f°°'ed bV their S&ss r covers! *Ora jm someone* >e cover. CREATIVE SYSTEJ CREATORS OF G H S Stability Software Products GHS Full-featured hydrostatics BHS Mid-range package BHS/YACHT Yacht designer's package GLM Shipboard trim and stability GHS/SALVAGE Salvage oriented package P.O. Box 1910 Port Townsend, WA 98368 USA TEL (360) 385-6212 FAX (360) 385-6213 TMiA Developers of advanced hydrostatics software since 1972. Member Circle 246 on Reader Service Card 36 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
