Bassoe Technology
Bassoe Technology, a specialist in the design of mobile offshore units, provides design, engineering support, and site supervision. The company’s current projects concern the BT-7000 drilling semi and two tender barges contracted for fabrication at Lamprell for BassDrill Inc., another company within the Bassoe group. The barges have been designed by BT and approved by ABS with class notation A1 Unrestricted Service Barges, and are compliant with the latest amendments to the MODU and Solas codes.
www.bass-tech.com
Esab
Esab’s commitment to shipbuilding and the offshore sector dates to 1904, when Swedish engineer Oscar Kjellberg founded the company. He developed the first flux-coated MMA electrode to solve a problem related to ship and boiler repairs. Today the company specializes in welding and cutting solutions, including welding consumables for all processes, integrated cutting systems, narrow gap welding, CTOD requirements, and duplex steels.
www.esab.com
GVA
With experience gained from over 100 projects in more than 20 countries, GVA is a leading offshore and marine design company for semisubmersibles and other offshore vessels. The company employs over 100 engineers in conceptual design, naval architecture, structural design, marine, and drilling systems. Capabilities include conceptual designs, basic designs of offshore vessels, engineering for conversions or upgrades (including tankers into FPSOs), and project management support.
www.gvaconsultants.com
Hägglunds Drives
Hägglunds Drives is a leader in hydraulic drive systems, specializing in heavy duty applications that demand high torque, low speed, and variable rpm. Production is based in Mellansel, Sweden, and the company also has a global sales organization with wholly owned sales and service companies in 16 countries. The group is itself owned by the listed private equity company Ratos.
www.hagglunds.com
Kohlswa Gjuteri
Kohlswa has been manufacturing steel for 460 years. The company works to the requirements of numerous classification societies, including DNV, LRS, ABS, Bureau Veritas, GL, and RMS. It also is approved by the Achilles Joint Qualification System in Norway. Offshore references include supplies of steel to Ramnas Bruk, Karmoy Winch, Moorlink, and Rolls-Royce Marine.
www.kohlswagjuteri.se
Outokumpu
Outokumpu is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel products used by companies in a wide range of industries worldwide. Stainless steel, it points out, is fully recyclable, maintenance free, strong, and durable.
www.outokumpu.com
Ramnäs Bruk
Ramnäs Bruk, recently acquired by a Norwegian consortium, provides offshore safety through high quality anchor chain to customers in the offshore industry for demanding mooring systems, with over 40 years experience in this sector. Its steelworks, which manufacture high-grade steel, also have developed the alloys and characteristics for the company’s Grade 5 chain with a five-year quality warranty.www.ramnas.com
