Cathelco have received their largest single order for
seawater pipework anti-fouling systems to protect ferries in terms of
the number of vessels that have to be fitted.The systems are being supplied for 14 ferries operated by Istanbul
Deniz Otobusleri (IDO), the providers of fast sea transportation in
Istanbul.Eight of the car/passenger ferries have the capacity to carry up to 112 vehicles and the remaining six can accommodate 66 cars.Vessels operating in-shore are particularly vulnerable to bio-fouling in pipework caused by the growth of barnacles and mussels. Over a
period of time these can cause blockages which impair the efficiency of
engine cooling systems leading to increased fuel usage.“Although these are relatively small systems they will do an
important job in preventing barnacle and mussel larvae from settling and growing on the interior surfaces of pipes”, said Erdal Dincer, managing director of Industrial & Marine Supplies, Cathelco’s well established agent in Istanbul.On each of the ferries, Cathelco anodes will be fitted in three
strainers using nylon sleeves to simplify installation. In operation,
the copper anodes are fed with a current from a control panel and
produce ions which create an environment where barnacle and mussel
larvae will not settle or breed. The system is completely automatic and
requires the minimal attention from the crew, an important factor on
small, hardworking vessels.Cathelco are world leaders in seawater pipework anti-fouling systems
with a record of more than 30,000 installations stretching back over a
period of more than 50 years. These range from systems for VLCCs and
container ships to cruise vessels, ferries, offshore supply craft and
luxury yachts. The company also supplies anti-fouling systems for the
warships and submarines of 40 navies worldwide.In addition, Cathelco design and manufacture impressed current
cathodic protection (ICCP) systems which protect steel and aluminium
hulls against corrosion. These have been adopted for many types of
vessels including numerous high speed ferries where systems can be
supplied to protect the hull, water jets and thruster tunnels.
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20 August 2013 - 21:57
Cathelco Supplies Antifouling Systems for 14 Turkish Ferries
Cathelco have received their largest single order for seawater pipework anti-fouling systems to protect ferries in terms of the number of vessels that have to be fitted.
SHIPPING NEWS
20 August 2013 - 21:57
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