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ZPMC Orders Romica Equipment for DSV

, documentation, spares and certification. The package of supply also includes two off constant tension winches and a 1Te general purpose winch unit, with the complete package supporting diving operations delivering service hoses and lines as well as tooling baskets.   REL managing director Bob Turner said, “We are delighted that ZPMC have selected Romica as a winching and lifting system supplier to support their overboard deployment and recovery requirements. This contract for the supply of a comprehensive suite of equipment allows the end customer to ensure the divers services and packages

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REL to Supply Deep Ocean Mooring Winch System to NOC

; ISO certified container.  This self-contained unit will also contain all peripherals for the winch system (spares / remote / cables and hoses). As both the winch unit and power pack are self contained with ISO containers they can be easily ‘cross decked’ between NOC vessels. Bob Turner, Managing Director of REL said, “We are delighted that the U.K.’s NOC have once again selected Romica as a winch system supplier to support their deep ocean mooring requirements. This contract for the supply of a containerized winch solution allows NOC to utilize the system on international

Xiangyanghong 10, Photo courtesy of REL

Romica Engineering Supports Chinese Research Vessel

position. REL was founded in 2003 to provide payload welfare to the oceanographic and offshore oil & gas sector. Romica supports companies undertaking subsea measurement, monitoring and IRM (Inspection Repair Maintenance) tasks through a range of services, tools and equipment solutions. Bob Turner, Managing Director of REL said: “We are delighted that the Second Institute Oceanography (State Oceanic Administration) have selected Romica to support their LARS requirements. This contract for the supply of a fully integrated LARS solution allows the Second Institute Oceanography (State

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