Dry bulk handling systems for offshore supply vessels

MacGregor bulk handling systems for offshore supply vessels enable the efficient transfer and storage of dry bulk cargo. MacGregor offers two main system types: one uses a hopper and blow pump concept and the other employs a traditional pressurised tank storage and discharge system. Technical solutions based on the MacGregor hopper and blow pump concept have been successfully employed on cement carriers for the past 20 years and are now available for installation on board AHTSs and PSVs. It offers a great number of advantages for shipowners, shipbuilders and ship operators worldwide such as: A 50 to 70% increase in bulk capacity Space efficiency Low installation and maintenance costs Reduced risk of clogging Simplified piping Operator-friendly Environmentally-friendly