Across the seven seas

GF Piping Systems manufactures piping systems from plastic, lighter than all metal alternatives, with a longer service life and no downtime. This helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Furthermore, they require no maintenance or repair and can be installed in confined spaces using innovative jointing technology. This makes the products ideal for use on ships.

Cruise ships have miles of piping systems installed for the distribution and treatment of potable water, wastewater, pools and for other applications such as air conditioning. If 600 metal butterfly valves on a cruise ship were to be replaced by GF’s 565 butterfly valve, the ship would be up to 10 tons lighter, which would also reduce its CO₂ emissions.

Floating wind farms, offshore support vessels, floating cranes, or oil platforms can benefit from the easy-to-install solutions from GF Piping Systems with automation functions, as they enable autonomous operation with little personnel input. GF Piping Systems is also a supplier of parts for the world‘s largest dual-fuel semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV), Sleipnir, used for the installation and decommissioning of such offshore structures.

GF Piping Systems has recently expanded its presence in the marine industry. Global business development and sales teams work hand in hand: 16 marine specialists from 12 different countries support customers from 15 locations around the world. Prefabrication for customized solutions according to customer requirements are also carried out at 14 locations worldwide.