Public Notification of Amendments to the Rules and Guidance
Classification society ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) announced the release of the latest version of its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. These versions include all amendments dated 30 May 2013. ClassNK is constantly revising its Rules and Guidance to reflect requests from industry, the latest results from relevant research and development projects, feedback from damage investigations as well as changes made to relevant international conventions, IACS Unified Requirements and national regulations. Both printed and CD-ROM versions of the 2013 edition of the Rules and Guidance are available for purchase online…
New DNV JIP to Speed Up Subsea Construction
One challenge in the construction of a subsea project is the long delivery time of large steel forgings used for key components. This is mainly due to compliance with oil companies’ individual requirements. DNV is now inviting the subsea industry to jointly obtain synergies by developing a best-practice approach. The aim is to reduce delivery time and production costs and improve material quality, thus reducing the risk throughout the supply chain. Due to quality concerns, the end users of subsea systems are stipulating company-specific requirements for subsea forgings…
Nordic Group, Scana, to Increase Share Capital
The company provides products and system solutions for three market segments; namely marine, energy and steel and machinery. Scana’s technology, materials knowledge and production experience form the basis of its competitive power. Its aim is to be the preferred supplier to leading companies within our market segments. The main products for the steel area are the production of customized steel forgings and castings for the oil and gas, energy, marine, machine and tool industries. The marine area develops and produces gears, propulsion systems and valve control systems for ships. The main products for the oil and gas area are design and production, marketing and sale, in addition to maintenance and repair of equipment and steel components for the oil and gas industry.
Ansell Jones Uniquely Serves Offshore Market
Ansell Jones, a leader in the manufacture of lifting, mooring and access equipment for use in the offshore and marine markets, has a vast product range and a history spanning more than 150 years. In all, the ISO-9001-certified company's range includes: spark proof cranes and hoists; blocks, sheaves and swivels; shackles, hooks and forgings; deck fittings and hardware; watertight doors, hatches and scuttles; steadfast anchors; and chasers and grapnels. A factor that sets the manufacturer apart from other product makers, according to Steve Williams, sales and marketing manager, is the fact that the company is a specialized manufacturing and engineering company, meaning that custom orders and truly unique engineered solutions are the norm rather than the exception.
