| UK. Super quiet Halyard exhaust system for Port of London Authority survey vessel |
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| Tuesday, 07 March 2006 | |
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Product news: Halyard Marine Ltd, a leader in the design and manufacture of marine engine exhaust silencing solutions, has helped achieve lower noise levels on the Thames with a new exhaust system fitted to a Port of London Authority (PLA) survey vessel. The PLA is responsible for surveying the riverbed and shoreline for 90 miles of the tidal River Thames, from Teddington in the west of London, through central London, and out to the Estuary. At its latest refit, the largest survey vessel in their fleet, Verifier, has been fitted with new Caterpillar C32 engines and a specially-designed Halyard exhaust system. This has made a substantial cut in “pass-by” noise and internal reverberation. Andy Nailor, PLA Marine Engineering Superintendent, said: “We are really pleased with the new Halyard exhaust on Verifier. Continuous monitoring of the river and estuary is essential to safe navigation. Noise and vibration must be minimised on Verifier to achieve the best results from the vessel’s hydrographic equipment, as well as keeping external noise levels at a minimum. The improved Halyard exhaust system helps to ensure our surveys of the tidal Thames are completed effectively and with a greater degree of comfort for our crew. We decided on Halyard for the exhaust, as the company has a great reputation and we knew from our previous experience just how good and reliable their range of products is.” Bob Doyle, Sales Director for Halyard, said: “We are delighted that the Port of London Authority has chosen Halyard’s silencer systems for one of its most important craft. We pride ourselves on the efficiency and reliability of our products, so it is great to see that we have been chosen for these qualities, above all others.” For silencing engines and exhausts, Halyard offers everything from complete engine and exhaust silencer systems, through to insulation materials. If vibration is adding to the noise and discomfort on board, there are a range of options available to improve habitability, including Halyard’s Aquadrive coupling, which aligns the engine to the drive shaft, and flexible engine mountings, which absorb engine movement and attenuate vibration. |
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