VOSS Fluid: Tube Connection Technology
For connection of stainless steel and steel tubes above and below deck, VOSS Fluid provides the VOSSFormSQR tube forming system. The solution is certified for marine and offshore applications, even frequently-changing assembly personnel achieve process-reliable connections. Leaky connection points on ships and wind parks can quickly grow into enormous problems. Aiming to ensure that a leak does not occur in the first place and to prevent time and cost intensive localization and repair work, VOSS Fluid GmbH developed the VOSSFormSQR tube forming system.
Wilson Sons Expand Brazil Towboat Operational Centre
Company vessels in the Brazilian ports of Paranaguá & Vitória will be tracked to enhance security and improve planning. In the beginning of 2013, the company will begin tracking its vessels serving the ports of Paranaguá (Southern Brazil) and Vitória (Southeastern Brazil). After the expansion, 23 tugs will be managed from the Centre. Following the investment of approximately US$ 750,000, the Towage Operational Centre remotely tracks tugboats and generates indicators on the use of vessels, thus helping to develop strategies and reduce risk of accidents. The pilot project of the Towage Operational Centre began in 2010 with research on the new technology.