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Roxtec introduced new GK Firestop sealing kit

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Products & services Products & services

Published: 12 May 2020 12 May 2020

Cable and pipe transit specialist Roxtec introduces the new GK Firestop sealing kit. It makes it quick and easy to ensure certified fire protection above the waterline on rigs, platforms, ships and vessels.

“Shipyards all over the world have asked for firestops that can help them seal cables and entire cable bundles in deck and bulkhead entries above the waterline. We can now meet this huge demand and solve the problem with high cable density thanks to a certified product that is easy to use,” says Roger Johansson, Executive Vice President and Business Area Manager Marine & Offshore at Roxtec.

Flexible and certified

The GK Firestop sealing kit combines different lightweight and halogen-free fire prevention materials, such as sealing strips and a cold smoke resistant fiberglass bag with integrated intumescent material. The intumescent material expands to close the void in case of fire or a rise in temperature to over 150°C.

The sealing kit has an A-class marine fire rating and is both RoHs and REACH compliant. It is certified for use with any type of bolted or welded sleeve and any marine grade fire sealant.

“It meets the A-0 fire rating requirement without any need for additional insulation,” says Roger Johansson. ”It is a much better solution than compounds in dry areas onboard ships. It is, for example, openable to allow for additional cables and ideal for use in retrofit projects.”

Designed to save time and space

The GK Firestop sealing kit is quick and safe to install with multiple cables, entire cable bundles and busbars. It is area efficient and extremely cost-efficient thanks to its impressive fill ratio. Shipyards can now save a lot of time as they can ensure safety without having to separate any bundled cables.  

TDoS Webinar finds more cooperation between parties needed in crisis

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Products & services Products & services

Published: 08 May 2020 08 May 2020

Tillberg Design of Sweden’s  (TDoS) first webinar was launched on May 7 and the topic of the discussion was Health and Safety at Sea. Special guests with a wide variety of knowledge in the cruising business were invited to talk about the subject – In the Wake of Corona.

Maurizio Eliseo, owner of Thalia Marine Services, shared experiences from the quarantine of Princess Diamond.

Peter Hult, CEO for Vikand Medical Solutions, a provider of medical service solutions to cruise ships, raised the medical point of view. Shannon Lee, founder of Storylines, shared his view of safe cruising and Hampton Bridwell, CEO and MP for Tenet Partners, talked about a fundamental change of brand positioning and messaging in this era.

The quartet of panelists, together with the host Fredrik Johansson from TDoS and co-host Per Eriksson, also from TDoS, raised relevant questions within the industry which inquire creative and smart solutions both on and off shore.

“All involved agreed that the cruise industry is very well prepared with how to deal with extreme situations and severe sicknesses onboard, but it requires a reliable collaboration between authorities, shipping companies, ports and medical expertise – a collaboration which can be improved,” TDoS said..

The attendees at the webinar all showed a great optimism and willingness to face the challenges together and to ameliorate all possible aspects for the cruise business itself, such as the passenger’s point of view onboard the ship.

TDoS Webinar was open for everyone and almost 150 persons joined the event. The webinar was recorded and will be available later this week.

A second webinar is under preparation.

Valmet to deliver scrubber, water treatment systems to two Mitsubishi built ferries

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Products & services Products & services

Published: 11 May 2020 11 May 2020

The Finnish engineering group Valmet said it has signed a contract with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Shimonoseki Shipyard to deliver hybrid scrubber systems and water treatment units to two ferries. Each vessel will be equipped with two identical Valmet Marine Scrubber towers for each main engine and a water treatment unit as well as Valmet’s marine automation system.

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the first quarter 2020. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The vessels will be delivered from Mitsubishi Shimonoseki shipyard to Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co., Ltd. in 2022, with Valmet’s equipment deliveries scheduled between the last quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021.

“With the global IMO 2020 regulations for sulfuric oxide emission in place, the marine scrubber business is booming around the world. Valmet has a strong position in the scrubber market on both newbuilds and retrofits. This is our first delivery to the Japanese market, and we are very pleased that Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Meimon Taiyo have trusted us to supply our innovative scrubber system,” says Timo Lamminen, Product Sales Manager, Marine Scrubber sales, Pulp and Energy business line, Asia-Pacific, Valmet.

“Valmet is one of the world’s leading suppliers of marine emission control systems. As a one proof of this, we have been the first supplier to introduce the hybrid scrubber system to the market. We are continuously developing innovative products and solutions. These Meimon Taiyo ferries will be equipped with Valmet’s water treatment units offering vessel owner the lowest operating expenses and the easiest use in the market,” says Anssi Mäkelä, Senior Manager, Marine Scrubber Systems, Pulp and Energy business line, Valmet.  

Almaco and ACT.Global sign a partnership agreement

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Products & services Products & services

Published: 07 May 2020 07 May 2020

Almaco, a company in providing full turnkey solutions to the maritime industry, is extending its health and sanitation portfolio by partnering with Danish ACT.Global to distribute their sanitization solution Premium Purity to the maritime industry.

Premium Purity is a solution that purifies the air and renders surfaces self-disinfecting in a chemical-free, sustainable, and healthy way. ACT.Global has already delivered Premium Purity to the maritime industry with impressive results. One case proved an annual reduction in gastrointestinal cases by 50%. The solution has been tested and approved by laboratories and agencies and passed several European Norm tests.

Herve Touzard, Vice President of Service Division at Almaco, says, “We are very happy to have found each other as we form a perfect match. Together we can support our customers and the whole industry by taking health, cleaning and sanitation to a completely new level, which in turn can bring back the public’s confidence in the industry."

Lars Bang Pedersen, Vice President Marine & OEM at ACT.Global, says: “We have conducted studies with great results and tested the solution thoroughly in real environments with positive customer feedback. We know it works, and that the maritime industry wants it, but without Almaco’s help, we simply can’t distribute and apply it fast enough to meet the rapidly growing demand.” He continues: “Almaco is known for being a reliable provider of high-quality and environmental-friendly turnkey solutions. A partnership with them is an ideal fit for us and Premium Purity™.”

Björn Stenwall, CEO of Almaco, adds “I am very impressed by Premium Purity™ presented by ACT.Global and believes it will be a game changer for the maritime industry regarding health, cleaning and sanitation. ACT.Global is a company with high integrity and brilliant minds. They put safety, people and the environment first, which corresponds well with Almaco’s values.”

Almaco provides full lifecycle support for Premium Purity™ including planning, supply, installation and application of the solution, as well as spare part and equipment deliveries and maintenance. The cooperation between Almaco and ACT.Global will provide both companies great opportunities for health and sanitation business in the maritime industry.