was refloated but the condition of her hull proved too weak for a safe tow. It was re-beached and work subsequently commenced on the basis of a wreck removal. The MSC Napoli was separated into two sections last year. The bow was refloated and towed to Belfast for scrapping. The stern became the subject of this year's wreck removal operation.
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SMIT has a busy Salvage Innovation & Development Department, with a brief to focus on three principal areas: development of SMIT's environmental services, the evolution of new salvage equipment and techniques and, thirdly, "knowledge management" the sharing and transmission of salvage expertise throughout the organization. New equipment now in preparation includes a huge, 600 tons capacity debris grab. The HDW1 grab is an existing mechanical unit now modified for electronic/hydraulic operation. This offers several advantages. The greater closing force delivers much increased grip. If required, the grab's jaws can bite into steel. The way in which the grab now operates also avoids a disadvantage associated with the mechanical variant, when use involved a loss of the sheerlegs' effective hoisting height. Furthermore, the modified grab's control system provides improved monitoring and an enhanced ability to avoid damage. The electronic/hydraulic power packs have been designed for deepwater wreck clearance. They function at depths of up to 150 m.
New Orleans (504) 780-8100 Fax (504) 780-8200
Norfolk (757) 545-0100 Fax (757) 545-8004
Houston (281) 452-5887 Fax (281) 452-9682
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Ultrasonic Thickness Gage
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Wall Thickness and Corrosion Gage... Ideal for measuring wall thickness and the effects of corrosion or erosion on ship hulls, decks, bulkheads or any structure where access is limited to one side.
Scan Mode HiLo Alarm Internal Memory Sturdy, compact design Certificate of Calibration
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Thru-Paint model available
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