Scandinavian Oil-Gas Magazine
http://www.scandoil.com/moxie-bm2/news/proteafurther-delivers-its-first-man-riding-winch.shtmlProteafurther delivers its first Man-Riding winch
Protea has further expanded its product range with the delivery of its first winch certified for man-riding operations for installation on the Maersk Gallant Jack-up rig.
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Protea has further expanded its product range with the delivery of its first winch certified for man-riding operations for installation on the Maersk Gallant Jack-up rig.
“Given its man-riding application, the certification requirements for this winch were extensive – it is fully compliant withDNV-OS-E101, NORSOK standards R-002 and R-003 and is also CE marked and approved for operations in ATEX Zone 1.” explained Lukasz Tracz, Project Manager.
The winch has a SWL of 150kg and can operate at speed up to 60m/min.Ordered via Protea’s strategic partner Westcon, the winch was recently delivered to Haugesund in Norwayfor installation on the Jack-up rig.
