NEWS IN BRIEF The world’s largest water bag load test without spreader beams Integrated subsea and offshore solutions provider, Unique Group, has reported a successful completion of the world’s largest water bag load test without spreader beams. Taking place in November 2020, the 1,760Mt proof load test was carried out in the UAE on the derrick crane of Valentine Maritime owned vessel, DLB 1600 Derrick Pipelay Barge. Eighteen Water Weights and Seaflex WaterLoad bags of capacity 35t, 100t and 110t were used, the latter being the largest water bag available on the market and best suited for heavy load testing applications. A revolving load test was completed at 1,320Mt and the total lifting height of the proof load test was marked at 65m. In order to guarantee compliance with industry guidelines, including those relating to current COVID-19 restrictions, Unique Group undertook extensive QHSE assessments to ensure the safe and timely execution of the project. i. uniquegroup.com
Besenzoni workboats series Besenzoni, known in the yachting sector as a supplier of accessories for recreational boats, have decided to introduce a range of products designed for the commercial and military sector. Among the products that Besenzoni manufactures for the commercial and military sector are helm seats, gangways, boarding ladders, cranes, batten cars, hydraulic handling systems, hatch openings, watertight doors, and much more. The new range will include all those products that feature in the pleasure boat range, reimagined and adapted for workboats, where choosing highquality materials is just as important. i. besenzoni.it
Environmentally friendly business As a growing company, steel construction company Rometal Constructive Solutions keeps on looking for improvement at all levels, and as good care for the environment is everyone’s responsibility, the company is happy to invest in reducing its emissions. That is why Rometal recently installed solar panels on all its Rotterdam facilities. Approximately 1,400 panels with a total revenue of 480,000kWh now creates a total reduction of Rometal’s emissions of more than 50%. i. rometal.nl
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