Sweden technology

Nov. 1, 2008
Bassoe Technology, a specialist in the design of mobile offshore units, provides design, engineering support, and site supervision to the industry.

Bassoe Technology

Bassoe Technology, a specialist in the design of mobile offshore units, provides design, engineering support, and site supervision to the industry. The company’s current projects concern theBT-7000 drilling semisubmersible and two tender barges contracted for fabrication at Lamprell for BassDrill Inc., another company within the Bassoe group. The barges have been designed by Bassoe Technology 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

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

Kohlswä Gjuteri

Kohlswä 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 Ramnäs 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 for demanding mooring systems to customers in the offshore industry. It has over 40 years experience in this sector. Its steelworks, which manufacture high-grade steel, have developed the alloys and characteristics for the company’s grade 5 chain with a five-year quality warranty.
www.ramnas.com