JAK®-ATB Coupling Systems installed during 2007

During 2007 a number of JAK®-ATB Coupling Systems has been installed to the tugs and barges of Reinauer transportation, Penn Maritime and K-Sea transportation.

Force Measurements on JAK®-ATB Coupling System

Measurements to define the connection forces during operation are in progress in cooperation with University of Oulu. The measurement system has been attached to a JAK®-400 cylinder. Results are expected during year 2007.

Second JAK®-200 System Installed

The second JAK®-200 system was installed on the Davis Sea & DBL 27 and was set in operation in September 2006.

One more JAK®-400 Coupling System in Operation

Penn Maritime's tug-barge “Tarpon & Potomac” fitted with JAK®-400 system was taken in use in September 2006.

Last of PKL's Quintet in Operation

PKL’s fifth of the five tugs series, named “Vega” was set in operation in Tallinn in June 2006.