Field Verified status for their Marine Breakaway Couplings (MBCs)

Gall Thomson is the only company in the world to have achieved “Field Verified” status for their Marine Breakaway Couplings (MBCs), proving their commitment to proven technology and operational reliability.(tumblr.com)

What is “Field Verified”?

The “Field Verified” designation is a tough certification that confirms an MBC’s long term performance in real world offshore operations. To achieve this status Gall Thomson’s MBCs and their manufacturer met the following criteria:(offshoremarinehoses.com)

• 20+ Years of Proven In-Field Performance: Proven reliability in both passive (non-activated) and active (activated) states for over two decades.
• Minimum of 40 MBC Units in Continuous Operation: A large enough operational footprint to validate performance consistency.
• Zero Spurious Activations: No accidental activations in the entire period.(offshore-technology.com)
• At Least 20 Successful Activations: Confirmed performance in real world tanker breakout events without any failures to activate.
• For Pressure Surge Protection Models: Successful activation in at least 10 extreme surge events, again with zero failures or false activations.

This validation process ensures operators of the MBCs’ reliability in emergency situations, minimising the risk of spills and equipment damage.

Proven Technology and Operational Excellence

With over 40 years of experience Gall Thomson’s MBCs have been protecting offshore transfer operations. Their field data, over 2,300 MBCs in service, has informed the design and continuous improvement of their products. In 2023 there were 16 known activations of Gall Thomson MBCs across nine countries, all operating as designed, no spills, no injuries, no damage to assets.

PetalC and Petal17Gall Thomson’s innovation is demonstrated in their PetalC and Petal17 MBCs. The PetalC for example has 60% reduction in installed length and up to 30% reduction in axial load on critical components, more efficient and safer. These improvements are built on decades of field verified activation experience so the MBCs will work even in the toughest marine environments.

For more information on Gall Thomson’s Field Verified MBCs and proven technology visit their website: (gallthomson.com)