EoW July 2013

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▲ Tratos has won the order to supply cables for three container ships, including MSC Angela

Anchors aweigh for Tratos cables

sPecIaLIsT european cable manufacturer Tratos has won the order to supply cables for three container ships: Msc Tamara, Msc angela and Msc Kim, all of which are

used to deliver a huge variety of goods to ports worldwide.

account of their high quality manufacture and competitive pricing, as well as accreditations that ensure optimum safety, making them suitable for a variety of vessels. Tratos Marine is a range of quality, highly cost-effective shipboard cables designed specifically for ship and navy vessel installation. Not only do these cables have a lower intrinsic cost in comparison to other ranges on the market with similar properties, they also allow for lower installation and operational costs due to their design and the components used, which reduce dimension and weight by approximately 20 per cent. Tratos Marine cables are flame retardant to Iec 60332-3a and fire resistant to Iec 60331. In line with the company’s dedication to developing environmentally friendly solutions, the cables produce very low smoke and corrosive gas emissions. This range has been approved by the Italian Military Marine and NaTO.

The Tratos Marine cables were selected on

▲ Tekmar manufactures the Teklink subsea cable protection system Tekmar’s accreditation hat-trick

occupational safety management systems. This is aimed at minimising risks, providing a safe working environment for employees and visitors, and demonstrates a commitment to maintaining an effective health and safety policy. and manufacturer of the Teklink cable protection system. Tekmar Energy – UK Website : www.tekmar.co.uk health and Tekmar is the developer

Tekmar, a supplier of subsea cable protection, has been OHsas 18001 accredited, enhancing its excellent Health and safety reputation. This is the third standard the company has received in recent months, following the renewal of the IsO 9001 quality management and IsO 14001 environmental management standards. OHsas 18001 is an internationally accepted certification for the method of assessing and auditing

Tratos Ltd – UK Website : www.tratos.co.uk

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