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Industrial fasteners can take many forms

Industrial fasteners come in three main sizing standards: ASTM, SAE, and ISO (the American Society for Testing and Materials, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the International Organization for Standards). Workers generally learn which screws to use for which jobs on their own, or with the assistance of their supervisors, peers, and training manuals. Each of these standardization organizations recommends its own method of measuring and manufacturing fasteners.

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Industrial fasteners can take many forms, for many different purposes. For a complete inventory on types and sizes, you can visit the commercial industrial fastener company American Fastener at their website.

The sheer variety of industrial fasteners is overwhelming. Chances are, however, if you are in the market for a certain type of fastener, you know what you are looking for. None are better than any of the others, but have varying applications and purposes, depending on what job you are working on. There you will find all fastener types and specifications, along with other helpful charts and diagrams. You can also find information on proper drill bit sizes and formats, heat-treated allow fasteners, a glossary of thread terminology, and more. Even though it is a private, for-profit company, the website makes for a wonderful, general-knowledge store for the serious industrial fastener researcher. Here is a partial list of available industrial fasteners: anchors, bent bolts, cap screws, captive panel fasteners, drywall and deck screws, eye bolts, machine screws, nuts, cotter pins, retaining rings, rivets, screw driver insert bits, self clinching fasteners, self drilling screws, self tapping screws, sems, sockets, spring nuts, thread cutting screws, thread rolling screws, thumb-and-wing screws, washers, weld screws, and wood screws

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Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motor 1-60hp 1971-1989 Service Repair Manual

Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motor 1-60hp 1971-1989 Service Repair Manual

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This package covers all the service and repair information about 1971-1989 Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motor 1-60hp. You will surely enjoy browsing through the pages and learning how to repair the different parts of your machine.Covers: 1971-1989 Johnson Evinrude Outboard 1.2 – 60 Hp 1 and 2 Cylinder, 2-Stroke Models

Contents listed below:

INTRODUCTION Filling Lower Unit CLEANING, WAXING, POLISHING Propeller Installation CONTROLLING CORROSION SHIFT WITH NO DISCONNECT PROPELLERS 4 DELUX THRU 8 HP 1980-’85 FUEL SYSTEM Description LOADING Removal HORSEPOWER 6 ELECTRICAL (CONT) FLOTATION ALTERNATOR CHARGING EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT SERVICE COMPASS Troubleshooting ANCHORS CHOKE CIRCUIT SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT STARTER MOTOR BOATING ACCIDENT REPORTS CIRCUIT SERVICE NAVIGATION Circuit Description 2 TUNING Starter Motor Description INTRODUCTION Testing TUNE-UP SEQUENCE STARTER DRIVE GEAR SERVICE COMPRESSION CHECK Disassembling Type I SPARK PLUG INSPECTION Cleaning and Inspecting IGNITION SYSTEM Assembling Type I SYNCHRONIZING Disassembling Type II BATTERY SERVICE Cleaning and Inspecting CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Assembling Type II FUEL PUMPS BOSCH STARTER MOTOR SERVICE STARTER AND SOLENOID Removal INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS Disassembling Armature Testing WATER PUMP CHECK Cleaning and Inspecting Assembling PROPELLERS PRESTOLITE SERVICE LOWER UNIT Removal BOAT TESTING Disassembling 3 POWERHEAD Armature Testing Cleaning INTRODUCTION and Inspecting Theory of Operation Assembling STARTER MOTOR TESTING CHAPTER ORGANIZATION STARTER MOTOR INSTALLATION POWERHEAD DISASSEMBLING 7 REMOTE CONTROLS INTRODUCTION SHIFT BOXES 3 POWERHEAD (CONT) DOUBLE-LEVER SHIFT HEAD SERVICE BOX SERVICE REED SERVICE Troubleshooting Description Removal Reed Valve Adjustment Disassembling Cleaning and Service Cleaning and Inspecting Installation Assembling BYPASS COVERS ELECTRIC GEAR BOXES AND Installation SINGLE LEVER CONTROL EXHAUST COVER Troubleshooting Cleaning SINGLE LEVER SHIFT BOX SERVICE Installation JOHNSON UNITS ONLY TOP SEAL Disassembling Removal Cleaning and Inspecting Installation Assembling BOTTOM SEAL PROPELLER EXHAUST Inspection MECHANICAL SHIFT 35 HP 1978 CENTERING PINS 20 HP 1974 & on 25 HP 1986 & on MAIN BEARING BOLTS Water Pump Disassembling AND CRANKCASE SIDE BOLTS Lower Unit Disassembling Installation Cleaning and Inspecting CRANKCASE COVER Lower Unit Assembling Removal Water Pump Installation Cleaning and Inspection Lower Unit Installation CONNECTING RODS AND PISTONS Functional Check Removal TROUBLESHOOTING Disassembling MANUAL SHIFT 6.0 to 40 HP Rod Inspection and Service ALL MODELS EXCEPT 35 HP Piston and Ring Inspection WITH PROPELLER EXHAUST and Service LOWER UNIT SERVICE MANUAL Assembling SHIFT 6.0 HP CRANKSHAFT 1979 9.5 HP to 20 HP Removal 1977 25 HP 1978 Cleaning and Inspection Shift Rod Disconnect CYLINDER BLOCK SERVICE Lower Unit Removal Honing Procedures Water Pump Removal Assembling Lower Unit Disassembling Piston and Rod Installation Cleaning and Inspecting Crankshaft Installation Lower Unit Assembling Needle Main and Water Pump Installation Rod Bearings Lower Unit Installation Crankshaft Installation Functional Check With Top Needle Main Brg. LOWER UNIT SERVICE and Babbitt Ctr. & Bottom MANUAL SHIFT 40 HP THRU 1976 With Top & Bottom Needle Brg. Lower Unit Removal and Ctr. Babbitt Brg. Water Pump Removal With All Babbitt Main Brgs. Lower Unit Disassembling Crankshaft Installation Babbitt Cleaning and Inspecting Main and Rod Bearings Lower Unit Assembling Crankcase Cover Installation Water Pump Installation Main Bearing Bolt and Crankcase Lower Unit Installation Side Bolt Instl. Functional Check Bottom Seal Installation PROPELLER EXHAUST Reed Box Installation MECHANICAL SHIFT 9.9 HP Head Installation 1974 & on15 HP 1974 & on BREAK-IN PROCEDURES Description TYPE IV CARBURETOR Troubleshooting Removal Lower Unit Removal Disassembling Cleaning and Water Pump Removal Inspecting Assembling Installation Lower Unit Disassembling FUEL PUMP SERVICE Cleaning and Inspecting Removal and Installation Lower Unit Assembling Cleaning and Inspecting Water Pump Installation FUEL TANK SERVICE Lower Unit Installation ELECTRIC PRIMER CHOKE Functional Check MANUAL PRIMER CHOKE 30 HP 1981 & on OIL INJECTION SYSTEMS Description VRO Oil Inject. Troubleshooting AccuMix (AutoBlend) Lower Unit Removal 5 IGNITION Water Pump Removal INTRODUCTION Lower Unit Disassembling SPARK PLUG EVALUATION Cleaning and Inspecting POLARITY CHECK Lower Unit Assembling WIRING HARNESS Water Pump Installation FLYWHEEL MAGNETO IGNITION 1.25 hp Lower Unit Installation 1987 &on 2 hp- 1986 2.5 hp Functional Check 1987 on 4 hp-1984 6 hp – 1976 ELECTRIC SHIFT 9.5 hp-19773 18 hp – 19773 20 hp TWO SOLENOIDS 1971 -72 25 hp – 1972 40 hp-1973 50 HP 1977 TROUBLESHOOTING Description Wiring Harness Troubleshooting Key Switch Lower Unit Removal Compression Water Pump Removal Condenser “Frozen” Propeller Shaft Breaker Points Cleaning and Inspecting SERVICING FLYWHEEL MAGNETO Lower Unit Assembling IGNITION SYSTEM Water Pump Installation Removal Lower Unit Installation Cleaning and Inspecting Functional Check Assembling MECHANICAL SHIFT 4 FUEL HYDRAULIC ASSIST INTRODUCTION SHIFT DISCONNECT UNDER GENERAL CARBURETION LOWER CARBURETOR INFORMATION 50 HP 1977 FUEL SYSTEM Description TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble shoot ing Fuel Pump Tests Lower Unit Removal Fuel Line Test Water Pump Removal Rough Engine Idle “Frozen” Propeller Shaft Excessive Fuel Consumption Cleaning and Inspecting Engine Surge Lower Unit Assembling JOHNSON/EVINRUDE Water Pump Installation CARBURETORS Lower Unit Installation TYPE I CARBURETOR Functional Check 171 Removal MECHANICAL SHIFT Disassembling SHIFT DISCONNECT UNDER Cleaning and Inspecting LOWER CARBURETOR Assembling 40 HP 1977 & on Installation 50 HP 1977 CHOKE SYSTEM SERVICE 50 HP 1975 and 1980 & on ALL ELECTRIC CHOKE REMOVAL 55 HP 1978 TYPE II CARBURETOR 60 HP 1980 & on Disassembling Description Cleaning and Inspecting Troubleshooting Assembling LOWER UNIT (CONT) Adjustments Lower Unit Removal TYPE III CARBURETOR Water Pump Removal Removal “Frozen” Propeller Shaft Disassembling Cleaning and Inspecting Cleaning and Inspecting Lower Unit Assembling Assembling Water Pump Installation Installation Lower Unit Installation Flywheel Removal “FROZEN” PROPELLER Armature Plate Removal Starter Disassembling Armature Plate Installation Cleaning and Inspecting Charge or Sensor Coil Removal Assembling Charge or Sensor Coil Installation Installation Adjustment Charge or Sensor Coil TYPE V MOUNTED ATOP Adjustment FLYWHEEL WITH NO Flywheel Installation RETURN SPRINGS Power Pack Replacement 40 HP- 1977 & 1988 Timing Check Adjustment Removal SYNCHRONIZATION FUEL Cleaning and Inspecting AND IGNITION SYSTEMS Assembling Primary Pickup Adjustments Rope Installation and Locations Starter Installation The No. A Location TYPE VI MOUNTED ATOP FLYWHEEL The No. B Location WITH ONE OR TWO NYLON PAWLS The No. C Location COLT, JUNIOR, The No. D Location & ULTRA 1986 & on 2 HP 19785 2.5 HP The No. E Location 1987 & on 4 HP 1980 & on 18 HP 6 ELECTRICAL 1973 20 HP 1977, 1985 & on 25 HP INTRODUCTION 1971 & on 35 HP 1978 BATTERIES Starter Removal Marine Batteries Disassembling Battery Construction Cleaning and Inspecting Battery Ratings Starter Assembling Battery Location Rope Installation Battery Service Starter Installation Jumper Cables TYPE VII MOUNTED ATOP FLYWHEEL Storage WITH LARGE PAWL PLATE Dual Battery Installation Starter Removal GAUGES AND HORNS Disassembling Constant Voltage System Cleaning and Inspecting Temperature Gauges Starter Assembling Warning Lights Starter Installation Thermomelt Sticks 9 HAND STARTERS FUEL SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Fuel Gauge Emergency Starting Fuel Gauge Hookup TYPE I STARTER Fuel Gauge Troubleshooting CYLINDER WITH PINION GEAR All TACHOMETER ]HP All 6 HP All 7.5 HP All 8 HP HORNS Starter Rope Replacement ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Removal GENERAL INFORMATION Installation GENERATING CHARGING Starter Removal CIRCUIT SERVICE Disassembling Troubleshooting Cleaning and Inspecting Removal and Disassembling Assembling Armature Testing TYPE II STARTER Cleaning and Inspecting CYLINDER WITH PINION GEAR Assembling All 9.5 HP LOW TENSION FLYWHEEL Rope Removal MAGNETO IGNITION SYSTEM Rope Installation 9.9 hp – 1976 Starter Removal 15 hp-1976 Cleaning and Inspecting 18 hp- 1973 Assembling 20 hp – 1973 Installation 25 hp – 19776 TYPE III STARTER 35 hp – 1976 COIL SPRING WITH SWING ARM 40 hp – 1976 VERTICAL MOUNT 4 HP 19778 40 hp Comm. – 1983 4 HP DELUX 1982 & on 4.5 HP Description 1980-84 Theory of Operation Removal Troubleshooting Disassembling Removal Cleaning and Inspecting Cleaning and Inspecting Assembling Assembling TYPE IV STARTER COIL SPRING WITH SLIDING GEAR TYPE I CAPACITOR DISCHARGE HORIZONTAL MOUNT (CD) All 9.9 HP FLYWHEEL MAGNETO WITH All 15 HP TIMER BASE 50 hp Removal – 1977 55 hp – 1977 Starter Rope Replacement Description 10 POWER TRIM/TILT Theory of Operation SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Troubleshooting FILLING SYSTEM Servicing TROUBLESHOOTING Stator and Charge Coil SERVICING Replacement ELECTRICAL MOTOR SERVICE Timer Base and Sensor Cleaning & Inspecting Assembly Replacement Testing Power Pack Replacement II MAINTENANCE Timing Check and Adjustment INTRODUCTION TYPE II CD FLYWHEEL MAGNETO IGNITION ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS WITH SENSOR COIL 2.5 hp 1987 & on FIBERGLASS HULLS 4 hp Dlx. 1984 & on 4.5 hp-1980-85 ALUMINUM HULLS 5 hp – 1985 BELOW WATERLINE SERVICE 6 hp – 1979 SUBMERGED ENGINE SERVICE 6 hp – 1982 & on WINTER STORAGE 7.5 hp -1980-85 LOWER UNIT SERVICE 8 hp 1984 &on Propellers 9.9 hp 1977 & on BATTERY STORAGE 15 hp- 1977 & on PRESEASON PREPARATION 20 hp – 1981 & on APPENDIX 25 hp – 1977 & on METRIC CONVERSION CHART 30 hp 1985 & on DRILL SIZE CONVERSION CHART 35 hp – 19784 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 40 hp 1984 & on TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS 4 to 17 50 hp – 1978 & on POWERHEAD SPECIFICATIONS 55 hp – 1983 OIL/FUEL MIXTURE 60 hp – 1980-85 GEAR OIL CAPACITIES Description STARTER MOTOR SPECS. Theory of Operation REGULATOR SPECIFICATIONS Troubleshooting GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Checking Type II System CONDENSER SPECIFICATIONS PUSHBUTTON TYPE SHIFT BOX STARTER ROPE SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE – EVINRUDE ONLY WIRE IDENTIFICATION DRAWINGS Troubleshooting Typical I-cylinder pwhd. Disassembling 2.5 hp, Excel, Ultra, & 4 hp Cleaning and Inspecting -1984 & on Assembling 4 Delux thru 55 hp w/CD 2ign., SINGLE-LEVER REMOTE w/manual start; CONTROL SHIFT BOX Also models equipped Troubleshooting with A.C. lighting Disassembling 9.9 hp and 15 hp Assembling w / electrlc start – 1976 SHIFT BOX REPAIR 9.9 hp and 15 hp Disassembling w/electrlc start – 1978 Cleaning and Inspecting 9.9 hp and 15 hp Assembling w/electric start 1986 & on 27 CABLE END FITTING INSTALLATION I8 hp, 20 hp, & 25 hp AT THE ENGINE END w / electric start – 1971 -7 2 FOR ALL SHIFT BOXES EXCEPT SINGLE 28 18 hp, 20hp,& 25 hp LEVER REMOTE CONTROL w/electric start – 1976 8 LOWER UNIT 35 hp w/electric start – 1976 DESCRIPTION 25 hp and 35 hp-19778 Chapter Coverage 20 hp thru 90 hp w/std. shift Illustrations & w/electric start 19783 PROPELLER SERVICE 40 hp w/generator, w/std. shift Propeller with Shear Pin & w/electric start 1973 Removal 40 hp w/alternator, w/std. shift Exhaust Propeller & w/electrlc start – 1976 Removal 30 hp w / alternator Propeller with Shear Pin 4 w/electric start – 1972 Installation 50 hp w/alternator Exhaust Propeller Installation & w/electrlc start – 1977 LOWER UNIT LUBRICATION Also 55 hp with no Draining thermo switch 1977 Filling 50 hp w/manual Start 1980-83 NO SHIFT LOWER UNIT SERVICE 55 hp w/electric start – 1977 1.25 to 4.0 HP 1971 & on 50 hp & 53 hp Description w/electric start 1978 Troubleshooting 50 hp – 1979, 55 hp – 1983, Removal & 60 hp – 1980-81 Water Pump Removal all w/electric start Lower Unit Disassembling 20 hp, 23 hp, 30 hp, 33 hp, Cleaning and Inspecting 40 hp, 30 hp, and 60 hp Assembling w/remote electric start 1985 40 hp & 30 hp w/tiller Water Pump Installation electric start 1986 & on Lower Unit Installation 40 hp & 50 hp w/remote electric start – 1986 & on Remote Control Box

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Other Track Materials (OTM) and Rail Parts and Accessories

North American Rail Products has an impressive selection of track tools and other track materials: Pandrol tie plates, splice bars, rail tie plates, turnout plates, and much more. Contact us with your list of rail needs and we’re sure we can supply what you need.

Tie Plugs

(Also known as wooden Tie Plugs) Tie plugs are used when replacing ties to plug holes on the ties. North American Rail Products sells these wooden tie plugs in new condition only. Where spikes were once used to fill and fasten cross ties on railways, modern rail applications demand that tie plugs are used in place of spikes. Typically, tie plugs are sold in bundles of larger quantities, as clients usually demand tip plugs in bulk quantities. 

Compromise Bars

Compromise Bars, or Compromise Joint Bars, are materials involved in railway applications that affix different sections of rail together while maintaining gage and at the same time keep the alignment of rail surfaces. As suggested by the name, Compromise Bars help adjust through their design – they typically include 2 separate bars as part of their construction – an inside bar and an outside bar. Each inside and outside bar is designed to fit the exact rail application in question, and come in a variety of different measurements. 

Pandrol Clips

Also known as Pandrol Rail Fasteners, Pandrol Clips are designed to be utilized in conjuction with Pandrol Plates. North American Rail Products can supply Pandrol Clips in new or relay condition. Pandrol Clips are a fastening system designed for rail applications in the modern age that provide pre-assembled fastening systems that minimize track installation time, and provide much lower maintenance costs versus older, more outdated rail fastening systems. 

Portable Derail (Red)

Portable Derails are a rail safety device designed to limit the movement of a car/train beyond a fixed point. Portable Derails are not left in place as are Derails and they are re-usable. NARP supplies new Portable Derails only. As is the case in common North American practice, derails and portable derails are defaulted to the “On” position, seeing as the consequences of unauthorized or dangerous rail traffic proceeding past a derail position is considerably higher than having such rail traffic proceed with the derail. 

Hook Twin Tie Plates

Hook Twin Tie plates are used for behind the heel of switches, guard rails and for frogs. Their versatility allows them to fit most rail sections. We supply hook twin tie plates in both new and relay conditions. The versatility of hook twin tie plates means that they are widely used throughout North America for standard rail sections. Part of their versatility comes from the pre-drilled slotted holes, allowing hook twin tie plates to fit almost any section of rail available in North America. 

Adjustable Rail Braces

Adjustable rail braces are a unique rail material that is designed to adjust for various rail applications. Adjustable rail braces can be adjusted quickly and easily, saving time and money on maintenance and service. The versatility of adjustable rail braces ensure that they are a required rail products for any modern railway operation. If you have any questions about this or would like to know more about how adjustable rail braces can be applied to fit your needs, contact us at North American Rail Products today.

Rail Anchors

North American Rail Products sells rail anchors in new and relay conditions. We sell four types of Rail Anchors: Improved Fair XL-1 EXI Unit Anchors.

Fish Plates / Splice Bars / Joint Bars / Crane Rail Plates

North American Rail products is a proud supplier of fish plates as well as splice bars, joint bars and crane rail plates for tee rail applications and crane rail applications. These fish plates, crane rail plates, splice bars and joint bars are bolted to the ends of two rails, joining them together to ensure a safe and continuous rail line. These products are intended for a variety of railroad rail sections. 

Pandrol Plates

(Also known as Pandrol tie plates) A wide variety of rolled and cast tie plates are available; designed for use with their fasteners. North American Rail Products can supply Pandrol Plates as new or relay rail materials. See our Bolts & Clips Ordering Guide for more information.

Wheel Stops

(Also known as end stops and car stops) This is a rail dock safety device. We sell a wide variety of wheel stops in new or relay condition. See our Bolts & Clips Ordering Guide for more information.

Tie Plates

Tie plates are available to be compatible with your rail system. We have new, relay and scrap tie plates in our inventory. When ordering, please include the following information: The size of rail being used The length and width of tie plate you need Single or double shoulder Number of holes and the positioning Any special Rib and Cant requirements.

Bumping Posts

(Also known as Bump Posts and Bumper Posts) Required for general rail yard and service applications. North American Rail Products inventory includes both new and relay bumper posts.

Heel Blocks

(Also known as Heel Block Assembly) Also available as a floating design. North American Rail Products sells both new and relay heel blocks. See our Bolts & Clips Ordering Guide for more information.

Derails

Rail safety device designed to limit the movement of a car/train beyond a fixed point. North American Rail Products has several types of derails in stock: switch point derails, handed derails, portable derails and bi-directional derails. We sell derails as new or, optimally, in relay condition.

Rail Clips

We have adjustable rail clips, weldable rail clips, boltable rail clips and a variety of specialty rail clips. Our inventory is deep, just give us a call with your list of material needs and we can give you a hand. See our Bolts & Clips Ordering Guide for more information.

Bolts

North American Rail Products can supply the railroad industry with track bolts, hook bolts, hex bolts, oval neck bolts, diamond neck bolts and square bolts. We sell these various types of bolts new only. View our Track Fasteners Chart. See our Bolts & Clips Ordering Guide for more information.

Screw Spikes

(Also known as fasteners and lag screws) Various screw spikes in differing lengths are available for railroad application. North American Rail Products sells screw spikes new only. (view our track fasteners chart).

Railroad Track Spikes

(Also known as cut spikes, and fasteners) A fastening system. Track spikes come in various sizes for railroad track applications. Sold in new condition. (view our track fasteners chart).

Gauge Rods

Designed for installation on weaker sections of track, like in sharp curves, switches, bad ties and temporary track. Their use is recommended to prevent spreading or tilting of the track. North American Rail Products sells a variety of gauge rods as new.

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Where oil rigs go to die

When a drilling platform is scheduled for destruction, it must go on a thousand-mile final journey to the breaker’s yard. As one rig proved when it crashed on to the rocks of a remote Scottish island, this is always a risky business

It was night, stormy, and the oil rig Transocean Winner was somewhere in the North Atlantic on 7 August 2016 when her tow-line broke. No crew members were on board. The rig was being dragged by a tugboat called Forward, the tethered vessels charting a course out of Norway that was meant to take them on a month-long journey to Malta. Within the offices of Transocean Ltd, the oil-exploration company that owned the rig, such a journey might have been described with corporate seemliness as an “end-of-life voyage”; but in the saltier language heard offshore, the rig was “going for fucking razorblades” – for scrap, to be dismantled in a shipbreaking yard east of Malta. In that Atlantic storm, several thousand miles from her intended destination, Winner floated free.

The 33-year-old rig had never moved with so little constraint. Winner was huge – 17,000 tonnes, like an elevated Trafalgar Square, complete with a middle derrick as tall as Nelson’s Column, her four legs the shape of castle keeps; all this was borne up in the water on a pair of barge-sized pontoons – and its positioning had always been precisely controlled. While moored, she was held in place by eight heavy anchors. At other times, she was sailed with a pilot at the helm as if she were any other ship. When contracted to drill in the North Sea, as she had been since the 1980s, boring into the bedrock for hidden reservoirs of oil, Winner’s anchors and underwater propellers worked together with her on-board computers to “dynamically position” her – that is, keep her very still. The men and women who formed Winner’s crew – drillers and engineers and geologists and divers and cleaners and cooks, most of them Norwegian – imagined this rig to have a character that would resist such checks. They nicknamed her Svanen, or Swan, because to them she was both elegant and unyielding. Scheduled as she was for destruction, Winner could not have chosen a better moment to bolt.

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Where oil rigs go to die

When a drilling platform is scheduled for destruction, it must go on a thousand-mile final journey to the breaker’s yard. As one rig proved when it crashed on to the rocks of a remote Scottish island, this is always a risky business It was night, stormy, and the oil rig Transocean Winner was somewhere in the North Atlantic on 7 August 2016 when her tow-line broke. No crew members were on board. The rig was being dragged by a tugboat called Forward, the tethered vessels charting a course out of Norway that was meant to take them on a month-long journey to Malta. Within the offices of Transocean Ltd, the oil-exploration company that owned the rig, such a journey might have been described with corporate seemliness as an “end-of-life voyage”; but in the saltier language heard offshore, the rig was “going for fucking razorblades” – for scrap, to be dismantled in a shipbreaking yard east of Malta. In that Atlantic storm, several thousand miles from her intended destination, Winner floated free. The 33-year-old rig had never moved with so little constraint. Winner was huge – 17,000 tonnes, like an elevated Trafalgar Square, complete with a middle derrick as tall as Nelson’s Column, her four legs the shape of castle keeps; all this was borne up in the water on a pair of barge-sized pontoons – and its positioning had always been precisely controlled. While moored, she was held in place by eight heavy anchors. At other times, she was sailed with a pilot at the helm as if she were any other ship. When contracted to drill in the North Sea, as she had been since the 1980s, boring into the bedrock for hidden reservoirs of oil, Winner’s anchors and underwater propellers worked together with her on-board computers to “dynamically position” her – that is, keep her very still. The men and women who formed Winner’s crew – drillers and engineers and geologists and divers and cleaners and cooks, most of them Norwegian – imagined this rig to have a character that would resist such checks. They nicknamed her Svanen, or Swan, because to them she was both elegant and unyielding. Scheduled as she was for destruction, Winner could not have chosen a better moment to bolt. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/may/02/where-oil-rigs-go-to-die?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

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