Birns connectivity solution for DeepFlight new submarine

Birns Inc. has been selected by DeepFlight, a manufacturer of personal submarines, to supply a range of custom penetrator assemblies for its newest submarine model, the DeepFlight Super Falcon 3S.
The custom penetrators will be crafted from anodized aluminum and rated to 400FSW. The Super Falcon 3S was specifically designed for ocean tourism and to provide underwater excursions at luxury resorts around the world.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with DeepFlight as they prepare for the exciting launch of the DeepFlight Super Falcon 3S submarine,” says Eric Birns, Birns president and CEO. “It’s wonderful that DeepFlight is creating more opportunities for the public to access and experience the ocean in such a unique and exciting manner. We’re proud to have been chosen to support them in this innovative new facet of marine exploration.”
Rolls-Royce has been chosen by Norway-based Kvaerner to provide a mooring system for Statoil’s oil platform Njord A.
Njord A is being upgraded by Kvaerner and Rolls-Royce has been chosen to provide an upgrade to its mooring system. The contract has a value of about £15 million. Njord A is a semisubmersible floating steel platform, with an integrated deck with drilling and processing facilities, as well as living quarters. It is located in the Njord oil field, around 130 km northwest of the Kristiansund and 30 km west of the Draugen field.
Njord A has a 12-point mooring system which will be upgraded to a modern 17-point system.
Rolls-Royce will supply low pressure hydraulic driven winches, fairleads and a control system. The semisubmersible four-column production platform will be moored at about 330 meters water depth.
The delivery from Rolls-Royce is scheduled for 2018. The platform is planned to be back in operation offshore in 2020 and to operate for another 20 years.
Knut Hovland, Rolls-Royce, director of Customer & Services – Marine, said: “We are proud to be part of this extensive upgrade programme. It is the first time in the Norway’s history as an oil producing country that a platform is being towed to shore for an extensive upgrade. Previous upgrades have been done offshore.”