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Gall Thomson launches Underbuoy Breakaway Coupling range

Gall Thomson News and PR from Gall Thomson - Published 14 November 2014 Gall Thomson launches range of Underbuoy Breakaway Couplings (UBCs) designed to protect Single Point Mooring (SPM) terminals from the risk of vessel collision or extreme weather events.
The UBC is designed to activate when strain is placed on the Underbuoy hose transfer system. The UBC will then close the flow of media and separate the hose string. UBC activation can be caused by vessel collision (e.g. tanker or other vessel) or an extreme weather event such as tsunami or hurricane.

An unprotected SPM may by dragged beyond its working envelop and suffer ruptured Underbuoy hoses, fractured PLEM (Pipeline End Manifold) or damaged Submarine Pipeline. All of which could result in a major offshore oil spill, injury to personnel, asset damage, clean-up costs, downtime and damaged reputation.

The UBC range is available with Gall Thomson Petal or Flip-Flap Valve technology; both of which utilise the proven technology of the Gall Thomson Marine Breakaway Coupling (MBC) range.

The launch of the UBC range is part of a comprehensive investment programme designed to substantially increase and consolidate Gall Thomson’s technical and commercial market leading position.
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