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UNDERWATER BLANKING TOOLS MARINE SALVAGE TOOLS SPECIAL PRODUCTS MIKO MAGNETS FOR NAVY – COASTGUARD - GOVERNMENTAL SEGMENT

Keeping water on the outside since 1996 Miko Marine AS was founded in 1996 based on the idea of using a magnetic patch to stop water ingress and oil spill. Miko Marines solutions have since been supplied to governmental and nongovernmental clients worldwide. Working with marine salvage, naval damage control, in water repair, oil removal from sunken ships, oil-spill prevention and underwater operations Miko Marine has focus on safety of life at sea, maritime environment and costs saving through creative and liable engineering. A broad military and civilian network, wide areas of operations...

Underwater Blanking Tools EMERGENCY RESPONSE BAG The ERB enables quick repairs to leaks caused by cracks or ruptures, for b linding small openings directly in the water. Because of the compact size and minimal weight, the kit can be hand-carried and the patches quickly applied by a single diver. Miko Plaster® - the main component of the ERB - is a magnetic tarpaulin that is applied by hand directly over the opening. The seal is achieved by the water pressure coupled with the magnetic adhesion between the patch and the steel surface. The components of the ERB have been selected for maximum...

Underwater Blanking Tools INSTALLATION PRINCIPLE With a weight in water of 5,5 kg/m2, the Miko Plaster® can be easily handled by one diver. The patch is applied directly over the leak and can be simply re-positioned if necessary. The MPM-002 Miko Permanent Magnets are placed on top of the patch to increase the seal and resistance to peeling that might be caused by towing or current speed. The MAM-001 Miko Anchor Magnet can be used as an anchor point for the diver or to hang diving equipment from during the installation. When the patch and the MPM002 magnets are in place, the MAM-001 can...

Underwater Blanking Tools TANKER KIT The Tanker Kit Light is well proven as a cost saving alternative to drydocking. It is used worldwide for in-water repair or survey of floating structures. Miko Plaster® - the main component of the Tanker Kit Light - is a magnetic tarpaulin that provides a temporary, but reliable, watertight seal below the waterline. It is qualified by DNV for sealing off sea chests, and water inlets and outlets directly in the water. The seal is achieved by the water pressure coupled with the magnetic adhesion between the patch and the steel surface. No hot work or...

Underwater Blanking Tools SPECIFICATIONS The drum is used for storage and transportation of the Miko Plaster®, as well as for its installation. Both the drum and the larger patches are close to neutral buoyancy in water. One MAM-001 Miko Anchor Magnet is placed outside each corner of the sea chest or opening to be patched. The drum is lowered into the water from the deck using the handling ropes, while the diver positions it correctly. With the two first corners secured to a MAM-001, the Miko Plaster® is rolled out from the drum. The diver can easily re-position the patch if necessary. The...

Underwater Blanking Tools MAGNETIC MIKO PLASTER Miko Plaster® is a registered trademark and covers a large variety of patches for stopping a leak. In addition to standard sizes, customized patches are supplied in any shape and size. The patented Magnetic Miko Plaster® is qualified by DNV for sealing off sea chests, and water inlets and outlets directly in the water. The seal is achieved by the water pressure coupled with the magnetic adhesion between the patch and the steel surface. The patches are designed for long term storage and are not demagnetized after use. The outer layer is a...

Underwater Blanking Tools SEA CHEST COFFERDAMS Miko delivers custom-made Cofferdams for blanking off sea chests, pipe inlets and outlets and all kinds of hull apertures below the waterline. With neutral buoyancy - achieved by blocks of rigid PVC foam mounted externally on the walls - the Cofferdams are easily handled under water by divers or ROV’s. They are kept firmly in place on the hull by utilizing Miko Anchor Magnets model MAM-003, each with an ideal holding force of 450 kg. The magnets are fitted with rubber flex joints, which enables them to be used on curved or uneven steel...

Underwater Blanking Tools SEA CHEST COVERS Miko delivers Sea Chest Covers for any vessel, in any size and at any depth. Hull curvature, sea chest grid arrangement and other data are taken into account for the design. Miko’s Sea Chest Covers enable underwater blanking to be installed easily by diver or ROV, eliminating the need for drydocking during repairs and maintenance of sea chests. The threaded rods are used to lock onto the sea chest grid and keep the cover firmly in place. By tightening the wing nuts, the rubber gasket is compressed slightly and an initial watertight seal against the...

Underwater Blanking Tool WRV-8000 The WRV-8000 is an expansion plug intended for sealing pipe openings below the water surface. It is used for planned operations, during maintenance, in-water survey or repair, as well as for emergencies and salvage operations. SPECIFICATIONS Type No. of Nominal Rubber Diameter Rings Chuck Capacity A watertight seal is established against the inside of the pipe by closing the turning bar, pressing the aluminium disks together and expanding the soft rubber rings. The crossbar prevents the plug from being sucked in. The through-bore and valve (exception: Type...

Marine Salvage Tools MIKO POLAR KIT Collisions with ice in the polar regions may lead to hull puncture and water ingress. For this reason Miko Marine AS has developed the Miko Plaster® Polar Kit. Based on earlier experience, and in compliance with the Polar Code requirements* of being more independent of help from outside, Miko Marine with the operational guidance of Capt. Benny Didriksen, has developed a kit to potentially keep your vessel afloat and prevent it from sinking. The kit consists of the well known, patented and DNV qualified Magnetic Patches, Miko Plaster® and flexible...