Motive Offshore Invests $2.4 Mln in Specialist Fleet
; Other key additions, which were built for specific client projects during 2017, included three specialist deck cranes designed; hydraulic power units, including the largest diesel unit manufactured in Motive history to date; various spooling winches; a traction winch designed for installing steel wire ropes up to 160mm diameter; and several space-saving stackable 7.5m subsea baskets, suitable for any type of debris recovery. James Gregg, director at Motive Offshore Group, said, “Motive Offshore recognizes the importance of sustaining a competitive portfolio. Even when things get
MTR100: Lankhorst Ropes
applications. It has won awards for maritime rope safety and handling, and recently an OTC Spotlight on New Technology Award for a new rope extending the reach of subsea lowering systems. The company’s core business is the development and production of high performance, synthetic and steel wire ropes for mooring and anchor systems, as well as towing and crane hoisting and luffing applications. Its rope brands include TIPTO ‘Strong & Durable’ family, EURO ‘Strong & Stretch’ family and LANKO ‘Strong & Light’ family, which provide an optimal combinatio
Compact Guide Wire Cutting Tool for ROVs
Webtool ROV cutting tools designed to cut steel guide wires used during subsea installation. Suitable for wire up to 30mm diameter, the WCO30 tools are a compact and reliable alternative. The heavy duty WCO30D and WCO30DLP (high pressure and low pressure versions) wire cutters are suitable for steel wire ropes up to Ø30mm (1.181 in.) with a maximum tensile strength of 1960N/mm and high grade wire up to Ø28mm (1.102 in.) with tensile strength 2160n/mm. With its corrosion resistant stainless steel body with Nitrotec coated alloy steel cylinder, the hydraulically operated WCO30 tool is
New Compact Guide Wire Cutting Tool for ROVs
normally needed for guide wire cutting, the manufacturer said. Guide wires are made up of fine individual steel wire strands and a polymer core that makes them difficult to cut. The heavy duty WCO30D and WCO30DLP (high pressure and low pressure versions) wire cutters are suitable for steel wire ropes up to Ø30mm (1.181”) with a maximum tensile strength of 1960N/mm and high grade wire up to Ø28mm (1.102”) with tensile strength 2160n/mm. With its corrosion resistant stainless steel body with Nitrotec coated alloy steel cylinder, the hydraulically operated
Rope & Wires: At the Forefront of Technology
its three distinct business divisions at its six locations around the globe. The Teufelberger Group’s more than 850 employees specialize in collaborating with numerous business partners to find the product solutions across a broad array of markets and applications. Teufelberger produces steel wire ropes for cranes, ropeways, off-shore platforms, and for numerous other ‘non-maritime’ applications. Most notably, 1,000 meters of Teufelberger’s Evolution TK16 wire rope was used in the rescue efforts of the 33 trapped Chilean minors in 2010. Delivering on short notice to customers
DNV Helps Take the Strain on Subsea Lifting SWRs
Due to a growing focus on safety related to subsea lifting operations, DNV GL informs it has established a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop practical methods for reducing the risks and lifetime cost of steel wire ropes for subsea lifting applications, using an integrated systems approach. 14 diverse industry players have already signed up and more partners are welcomed, especially oil and gas operators, says project manager, Inger-Lise Tangen at DNV GL. Elisabeth Tørstad, CEO of DNV GL Oil & Gas, commented: “Frontier areas have emerged as serious attractions for oil and gas
Lankhorst Increases Ropes Supply Range
Ropes manufacturer Lankhorst Ropes Offshore Division expanded its range of high performance mooring and anchoring ropes to include steel wire ropes for the offshore market. The company is now able to offer both synthetic and steel wire ropes for mooring and anchor systems, as well as towing, crane lifting, riser tensioners and drilling applications. Initially, Lankhorst will supply six-strand, eight-strand and multi strand (non-rotating) steel wire ropes direct from WireCo WorldGroup factories in Germany, U.S., Mexico, Portugal and Poland. As a leading manufacturer of steel wire ropes
Economics of Dyneema-based Ropes
mooring and installation compared to polyester. Rig down time is reduced considerably as hookup speed is expedited. It also means smaller Anchor Handling Vessels can be used, and less trips to shore are required. Belgian Dredging International switched its barge mooring lines from steel wire ropes to ropes made with Dyneema. While initially more expensive, the improved productivity, ease and speed of handling and safety all reportedly made these ropes well worth the investment. The saving can come from unexpected sources too. Ropes made with Dyneema need no oil or grease, eliminating
LNG Mooring Lines Made with Dyneema
the LNG industry for over a decade and have proven their benefits over time in many different maritime applications such as oil tankers, containers, carriers, bulk cargo vessels, as well as Cruise liners, RoRo and Navy ships. Ropes with Dyneema, used in 50% of LNG mooring lines, are as strong as steel wire ropes of the same diameter but at only one-seventh of the weight allowing for easier handling. Ropes with Dyneema are about 60% of the diameter and 30% of the weight of equally strong polyester or polyamide ropes. Proven in practice BW Shipping, part of the BW Group, one of the world’s
February 2024
