Fueling the Future of Ports: Cost Savings and Resilience as Propane’s Proven Edge
Education & Research Council; John Barnett, New Market Business Development Manager, Suburban Propane; and Sydney Eick, Sales Director, MAFI / Trepel (USA) - the dynamic session will give attendees firsthand insights into how propane is driving port performance, including:Lower Total Costs: Cutting equipment, infrastructure, and maintenance expensesProven Power & Performance: Delivering reliable energy for every task and in any conditionUnmatched Versatility: Powering everything from forklifts and terminal tractors to generators and vesselsSuperior Reliability: Keeping operations running even
Ashtead Acquires Aqua-Tech Solutions
and Houma, La.Ashtead Technology said the acquisition strengthens its remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) and mechanical tooling offering, broadening its survey sensor rental fleet. It also sees the firm’s specialist subsea services capability extended with the introduction of subsea cutting equipment.Ashtead Technology chief executive, Allan Pirie said, “This acquisition enables us to provide our full equipment and service capability right where our clients require it, at their project mobilization locations at ports across the Gulf of Mexico coast.“Aqua-Tech Solutions is a
MTR100: Allspeeds Ltd
range of quality products for the oil and gas, maritime and military industries. Allspeeds’ Webtool brand offers a broad range of hydraulic cutters for ROVs and maritime and subsea emergency disconnection systems. In addition to a range of standard cutters, Webtool is able to provide custom cutting equipment for use at any water depth. Suitable for cutting wire rope, guide wire, cables, hoses, umbilicals and fiber rope, Allspeeds’ cutting tool design allows for easy positioning of the cutter and is ideal for operation in confined spaces. In addition to blade-on-anvil cutting, recently Webtool
MTR100: Allspeeds Ltd.
systems, ensuring vessel / equipment integrity and crew safety. Webtool is an Allspeeds brand and offers a broad range of cutting tools for ROVs and maritime and subsea emergency disconnection systems. In addition to a range of standard cutting tools, Webtool is able to provide custom cutting equipment for use at any water depth. All work is carried out under the Quality System ISO 9001, guaranteeing quality of design, manufacturing, supply and after sales service. Webtool is a technology leader in hydraulic guillotine cutting and gripping tools for use subsea, on deck and for deployment
Claxton Performs Rigless Removal of Stuck BHA
approach at Maersk’s Tyra East field in the Danish sector of the North Sea. The well was drilled in the 1980s and, during construction, the BHA had become stuck in the conductor pipe and prevented well completion. Claxton used its slot recovery methodology and tooling, specialist cutting equipment and a dive support vessel to solve the issue. The program began with the deployment of a specialist casing cutting system to remove a section of the conductor, which left the stuck BHA intact but exposed. This called for modification of the cutting equipment and the subsea application of
UK Divers Fined for Undeclared Shipwreck Raids
from German submarines, lead and tin ingots, along with various other artifacts. It’s thought the combined value of the items is more than £250,000. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said it is aware from diary entries that Knight and Huzzey used explosives and sophisticated cutting equipment to free wreck material. It’s believed that six of the cannons had been sold, but in the last fortnight they have been returned to the MCA. In passing sentence at Southampton Magistrates’ Court, District Judge Calloway, said, “The scale of the operation has to be considered
Divers Guilty of Raiding Historic Shipwrecks
bronze cannons, three propellers from German submarines, lead and tin ingots, along with various other artifacts. It’s thought the combined value of the items is worth more than £250,000. MCA said it is aware from diary entries that Knight and Huzzey used explosives and sophisticated cutting equipment to free wreck material. Sentencing has been scheduled for July 2, 2014. Alison Kentuck, the MCA’s Receiver of Wreck, said, “Our message is clear: all wreck material found within or brought within UK territorial waters must be reported to the Receiver of Wreck. It is
Nautilus Minerals Completes Assembly of Bulk Cutter
is designed to be the high productivity machine responsible for the bulk of production. Some world class companies have been involved in the design of the SPTs: The cutting drum of the BC was designed and built by Sandvik (Austria), a world leader in hard-rock mechanized mining and rock cutting equipment. The designs are based on similar designs used on large continuous miner machines used in underground mining and construction. The track sets for all three SPTs have been designed and built by Caterpillar, based on an existing Caterpillar excavator track design. Modification to the track
Seaeye Panther ROV for Eriksson Diving
, it is a formidable machine.” For him the ten-thruster Panther, with 50% more power and 30% faster through the waterthan any in its class, offers a chance for even more creative tooling opportunities. Looking to squeeze even more out of the vehicle, Arne Eriksson also has cable cutting equipment and a small zip pump on the ROV for de-burying objects. Survey equipment such as TSS 440 and 350 can be installed on the vehicle on a separate tray. The fact that the Panther can handle 90% of tasks normally undertaken by a hydraulic work-class vehicle, means it will bring major savings
August 2025
