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New Lifting Technique Lowers Costs In Construction Of Drilling Rigs
A new technique, which utilizes a multipurpose hydraulic system for constructing the main deck structures of offshore drilling rigs, has been announced by Hydranautics, Inc. The technique has been applied successfully by Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CBI) at Pascagoula, Miss.
Lifeboat Quick-Drop System Unveiled By SeaTek And MCR
A significant addition to marine safety technology was announced recently by officials of SeaTek Corporation and MCR Technology, Inc. The new device, called the Water Entry System, enables lifeboats to be dropped in a free-fall mode from the deck of a burning or sinking offshore rig or ship.
Siltemp Thermal Barrier Controls Fire Hazards
In the self-sufficient environment of oceangoing vessels and offshore drilling rigs, personnel and hazardous materials must necessarily share confined quarters. The possibilities for catastrophe are obvious. In such instances, control of fire
ABS Publishes 1980 Rules On Building And Classing Offshore Drilling Rigs
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published the 1980 edition of Rules for Building Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units. The "Rules" will be applicable to units contracted after November 1, 1980. In this third edition,
Free 1 2 - P a g e Full-Color Brochure O f f e r e d By Baldt
Baldt Inc., Chester, Pa., has published a new 12-page four-color fa- cilities brochure detailing the company's recent reorganization. Entitled "Baldt Charts a New Course," this brochure highlights the responsibilities and long-term goals of Baldt's three new operating divisions.
Hitachi Gets Order For Two More Drilling Rigs For Hunt Group
Hitachi Zosen recently received another order from Penrod Drilling Company, a member company of the Hunt Group, to build two cantilever type, jackup offshore drilling rigs. The rigs are Hitachi Zosen-developed, standard-type Drill Hope C-250s.
Jackup Rig "Sam Noble" Is Christened At Levingston
The s e l f - e l e v a t i n g offshore drilling unit Sam Noble, built by Levingston Shipbuilding Company of Orange, Texas, was christened recently in ceremonies held in Port Arthur, Texas. The unit was built for the Noble Drilling Corporation, and was christened by Mrs.
Joy Manufacturing Has Literature Available On New Clutch Assembly
An air-applied and spring-released clutch assembly for its line of large and medium size air winches and hoists has been announced by the Joy Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh. The clutch allows controlled free spooling of wire cable off the drum.