BELZONA SEALS FUEL TRANSPORT HOSE 66FT UNDERWATER
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Oil Refinery, Philippines
Application Date: November 2006
Products:
Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)
Problem: Accident caused leaks on the flange and bolt areas of the fuel transport hose. This posed a severe environmental hazard necessitating immediate action.
Photograph Descriptions
- -4. The Flange brought on-shore. Note the clamp around flange circumference.
Application Situation
Hoses at a floating oil transfer unit where International shipping load and unload their oil cargo.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-20. A team of 15 divers sealed individual bolts whilst a clamp was sealed around the flange circumference using Belzona® 1161.
Belzona Facts
Belzona® 1161 provided the divers with a material that could stem the leak underwater averting a major environmental incident. The excellent adhesion and ease of use of the Belzona® 1161 underwater allowed effective repairs to be carried out, allowing oil transfer to be completed before recovering the hose for more permanent repair ashore
