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AYLES FERNIE LAUNCH NEW UNDERSLUNG DISPERSANT SPRAY SYSTEM

Ayles Fernie part of the Darcy Group of companies have recently successfully completed testing of their new Arial spray system over the Moray Firth Scotland. The STRATUS is an underslung dispersant spray system which can be operated from any “helicopter of opportunity” which is equipped with a cargo hook. Carried as an under slung load by a single strop & harness, the system incorporates its own power supply and is controlled via a simple pilot/crew operated control box.

The system can be jettisoned in an emergency and requires no modifications to the helicopter. The STRATUS consists of a lightweight marine grade aluminium dispersant tank and frame which supports an electric start diesel engine, driving a centrifugal pump and a 10m Spray Boom assembly. The outer sections of the boom can be removed reducing the span to 6m if required. The spray nozzles are fully configurable to provide a wide range of application rates and swath widths to suit almost any spill situation.

The STRATUS Tank has a unique aerodynamic profile to reduce drag, maximising fuel efficiency and transit/spraying speeds. The Mass of the system is carefully controlled to maximise dispersant load, rotorcraft fuel capacity and the stability of the system in flight. Manufactured from 5083 Aluminium keeps weight to a minimum and the reload time is only 5minutes with optional ground support pump. Ayles Fernie can currently offer the system in 2000L or 1000L Versions 450kg & 282kg respective empty weights.

The 450 LPM pump is powered by a Yanmar Diesel Engine, the swath width can be configured to give 15m or 30m via maximum of 11 Nozzles with droplet size ranging from 600 to 1300 Microns.

More details from:

https://www.aylesfernie.co.uk/Tel: 01732 762338

VIKOMA HI-SPRINT UPDATE

Building on our patented technology, Super HI Sprint has undergone further development version making it ideally suited to small boats and protected waters (ports, harbours, terminals and coastal waters), ASTM F1523.

With patented technology, Super HI Sprint offers a unique system for reel end single point inflation using just one boat. Deployment of 250m takes less than 10 minutes and can be done with two people. By using just one boat and less personnel than other systems, costs are minimised.

Super HI Sprint has previously been available from 1000 to 1500mm and is now available as 700mm making it ideally suited to coastal waters.

This compact lightweight system, encompassing an aluminium reel requires very little deck space which increases availability of vessels of opportunity. Super HI Sprint saves operators time and money, not only in a spill but in training exercises too. Time is money and with quicker deployment than other

boom systems and less people involved, costs and health and safety risks are minimised.

What’s not to like?! Take a look at our website or see the system in action on our YouTube

channel, https://youtu.be/ wxX8ZzNZ5Mk

More details from:

T +44 (0)1983 201882 E: sales@vikoma.com