PRESS RELEASE NO: 01-2008
Completes delivery of Miko Plaster® to all vessels.
Last month, the French Navy, through Miko’s French agent, Le Floch Depollution SA declared the second option of the contract to furnish all vessels with Emergency Repair Kits and Tanker Kits containing magnetic patches to close openings on “punctured” vessel.
The patented magnetic patches “Miko Plaster®” - are used as emergency repair equipment and will significantly increase the chances of preventing a total loss or a large oil-spill. The declaration of the final option of the contract will furnish more than 250 French Navy vessels with a unique emergency response capability. Thorough tests and demonstrations were required in addition to the standard qualification program approved by Classification Societies such as Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and and Germanischer Loyd (GL).
The Kits are based on Miko’s Emergency Response Bags and Tanker Kits. The French Navy’s comments and strict operational requirements has resulted in significant operational improvements. As an example, a 2.50 x 2.25m magnetic patch can easily be installed by one diver. The operational characteristics are improved further by temporarily attaching buoyancy
elements to the patches. The slightly positive buoyant patch is easier and safer to install.
Miko Marine AS, is an innovative Norwegian company developing a variety of equipment for the Marine salvage and Preparedness industry; - as well as for the Underwater industry, Miko Marine supplies solutions and products to clients world wide for
- In-water repair
- Marine salvage / wreck removal operation and
- Oil spill prevention
For more detailed information kindly contact mr. Nicolai Michelsen tel + 47 46 90 50 00
