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FPSO Market: 60 Ships in 10 Years Good news for the ship conversion industry — Norway's Advanced Production & Loading AS (APL) predicts that there may be up to 60 FPSO's required throughout the world over the next 10 years. Fredrik Major, Vice President Europe Business Development at APL, also predicted that half of this requirement was likely to be con- versions. He added that those FPSO involved in large projects, especially in the U.S. Gulf, were likely to be newbuildings — the rest conversions. APL is a leading man- ufacturer of FPSO mooring and loading/dis- charge systems. APL has been involved in four FPSOs — for Shell's Pierce Field in the North Sea, and the Lufeng, Wenchang and Pan Yu Fields off China. Circle 8 on Reader Service Card Jotun Launches New Coating Norway's Jotun has launched Balloxy HB Lumi, a system, which aids ballast tank inspection. Following on from the original Balloxy HB epoxymastic ballast tank coat- ing system, the new 'Lumi' system allows for inspection of the new coating with the aid of UV light clearly indicates areas with too great or too little coverage. In this way, not only are the standards of inspection improved, but also very considerable sav- ings in time and materials can be achieved. The use of Balloxy HB Lumi ensures defect- free application at both newbuilding and during maintenance and, hence, reductions in re-working time, paint consumption and VOC emissions. Maintenance-free service periods are increased. Early detection and repair of defects prevents the need for more extensive repair at a later date. Circle 16 on Reader Service Card DNV: There is no Alternative to Class According to Terge Staalstrom, Senior Vice President at Norway's Det Norske Veritas (DNV) "There is no alternative to Class," although he added, "The independ- ency of Class raises concerns both within the shipping industry and among regula- tors. The integrity and quality of perform- ance are questioned." However, looking to the future, he "can see a time when Class would take on a more involved role. We are looking to the surveyors for vetting and sur- veying for tanker owners and underwriters to replace in the long run. However, it is unlikely that Class will ever replace the Port State Control." He also said that Class should look at expanding its scope to offer the own- ers/managers more. "Class will continue to provide top notch quality services and tech- nical competence". According Claes Isacson, CEO of Norway's Gard, "I would be happy if the Class returned to previous years and were able to carry out surveys for insurers such as Gard, but this is still some way off - not an immediate decision." Circle 9 on Reader Service Card Tron UAIS IMO compliant Tron VDR compliant storage for S-VDR systems www.jotron.com Circle 245 on Reader Service Card Where Great Design Comes to Life in sjaffcT ' "wtii ! 4.*/' —jfl J i J J i SJu M/ard sr Ire. 8365 Highway 308 South • Lockport, Louisiana ~03~-t (985) 532-2554 • Fax: (985) 532-~225 www.bollingershipvards.com • sales(c bollingcrshipyards.com Circle 257 on Reader Service Card
