MILBROS UV GRAPHS REVOLUTIONISES TANK CLEANING PRACTICES ACROSS GLOBAL FLEETS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Milbros, a Veson Nautical solution and the industry’s most reliable and extensive database of liquid bulk products, has launched Milbros UV Graphs, a product aimed at revolutionising traditional tank cleaning practices across fleets worldwide.

“Maritime shipping companies are facing increased pressure to limit their time at port and maximise cost savings.

“Milbros UV Graphs offers charterers, shipowners, and surveyors a safer, more efficient approach which maintains compliance while growing their bottom line,” said Milbros Principal Product Manager, Captain Caspar Lavall.

Milbros UV Graphs have been developed to work with a spectrophotometer, a machine now being installed on ships that accepts a sample of the residue or wash water from the tank. The machine measures the absorbance of light at different wavelengths, including the ultraviolet (UV) range.

Partnered with a UV graph, the data shows how much UV light is absorbed at specific wavelengths, helping to identify any remaining tank contaminants, in which Milbros currently offers at least 250 of these UV graphs, with the number expected to rise.

According to a statement, clients can download the required chemical chart and use the onboard spectrophotometer to create a graph.

If the graph’s reading is below 100 parts per million (ppm), the tank is clean. Otherwise, the graph will indicate how much contaminant could still be present, allowing the cleaning team to accurately calculate how much more cleaning needs to be done.

The use of Milbros UV Graphs complements traditional chemical tanker cleaning methods, which require crews to enter confined spaces to sample various sections of the tank, exposing them to harmful chemicals.

Reduces the number of tank entries by allowing operators and crew to perform most of the inspections remotely, its UV Graphs is also trusted by many surveyors as a valid proof of tanker inspection and are speeding up the approval processes by allowing operations teams to submit results via email.

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NIPPON ELECTRIC GLASS UNVEILS NEW NAME, LOGO FOR ALKALI-RESISTANT GLASS FIBRE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese glass manufacturer, Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd (NEG) has announced a new name and logo for its alkali-resistant glass fibre (ARG Fiber) product range.

This represents a new stage in the over 40-year history of ARG Fiber, in which during this time has contributed to many architectural and civil engineering projects.

The new name, WizARG is coined from "Wizard" and "ARG Fiber", and it conveys the sense of freedom to create magically, according to the company in a statement.

Developed and produced based in Japan, WizARG has been widely used in the construction and civil engineering fields. It contains a high percentage of zirconia, which enhances its resistance to alkali in cement composites.

NEG provides a stable supply from its sales locations around the world and develops various shapes and proposes products that suit its customers' applications. It will continue to protect the creativity and value of architecture, civil engineering, and a wide variety of other sculptures around the world.

The company has been manufacturing and selling ARG Fiber for over 40 years, and with its achievements and experience, as well as the introduction of a new product name and logo, the company aims to provide customers with products that better meet their needs.

Furthermore, NEG will actively expand in the global market and provide product quality and reliability to customers worldwide.

It will continue to strive for sustainable growth while aiming to improve customer satisfaction. Additionally, through the introduction of a new name and logo, it will achieve further expansion and establish itself as a leading company in the global market.

-- BERNAMA