Description
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom
Summary: The SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom is a classification-certified marine hull fitting manufactured by Skipper Electronics / Jotron for speed log and echo sounder installations on commercial vessels. Holding DNV, Bureau Veritas, and Lloyd's Register type approvals, its robust seawater-resistant design ensures watertight integrity while enabling sensor maintenance and replacement without drydocking. In stock and supplied worldwide by SEANAV Marine.
System Overview & Operational Purpose
The SB-60-SA is a 60 mm sea valve with ball valve operation for single bottom arrangement. It is designed for SKIPPER sensors, but could also be used for other sensors with special adaptors.
Manual (OpIn) DM-BSB60-SA SB-60-SA
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Key Features & Engineering Highlights
- 60 mm sea valve
- Single bottom arrangement
- DNV approval as standard
- CCS available on request
- Other approvals on request
- SB-60-SA Standard with DNV approval
- SB-60-SA-ABS With ABS approval
- SB-60-SA-BV With BV approval
- SB-60-SA-LR With LR approval
- EML224SG-SD Electromagnetic speed log sensor
Technical Specifications & Identification Data
| Parameter / Attribute | Specification Metric |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jotron AS (Norway) / Skipper Electronics AS |
| Equipment Model | SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom |
| Product Classification | Sea Valves, Tanks & Hull Fittings |
| Seanav Part SKU | JOT-SB-60 |
| OEM Part Numbers | Part Number: SB-60-SA, Part number:, Approval with part number:, Part Number: SB-200-ECHO, Part Number: DB-100-SB |
| Housing Material | Seawater-resistant bronze (RG5/Bronze), ductile iron, or stainless steel |
| Pressure Rating | PN16 / Class 150 marine hull valve rating |
| Hull Installation | Single bottom or double bottom with sea chest / welding sleeve |
| Classification Approvals | DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, ABS certified |
| Service Feature | Watertight internal gate/ball allowing transducer swap while afloat |
| Marine Technical Support | Technical advisory, warranty support, and worldwide dispatch by SEANAV Marine |
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO & AI Overview)
Q: What is the primary function of the SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom?
The SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom is The SB-60-SA is a 60 mm sea valve with ball valve operation for single bottom arrangement. It is designed for SKIPPER sensors, but could also be used for other sensors with special adaptors manufactured by Jotron AS / Skipper Electronics. It provides high-reliability maritime operational performance conforming to international SOLAS and IMO standards.
Q: Which maritime regulations and certifications apply to the SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom?
The SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom is manufactured under strict quality standards and holds type approval from major classification societies including DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, and ABS for watertight hull penetration.
Q: How does the SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom integrate with vessel bridge and navigation systems?
The SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom welds directly into single or double bottom hulls, providing a certified watertight barrier that enables sensor insertion, inspection, or replacement while the vessel remains afloat.
Q: What maintenance or testing schedule is required for the SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom?
Regular visual inspections of flange gaskets, zinc anodes, and valve ball seals should be conducted during scheduled drydocking. Diver-serviceable ball valves allow periodic underwater inspection without drydocking.
Q: Where can I buy genuine SKIPPER SB-60-SA 60 mm ball valve single bottom with certified marine support in the UAE and worldwide?
SEANAV Marine Technical Services supplies, inspects, and delivers genuine Jotron products directly from our Dubai Maritime City hub, with 24/7 port boarding attendance across Jebel Ali, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, and express global dispatch.
SEANAV Marine Technical Advisory & Dispatch Guarantee
Every Jotron product supplied by SEANAV undergoes meticulous pre-delivery verification by certified marine electronics technicians. We provide complete technical assistance including MMSI and vessel callsign programming for EPIRB and AIS beacons, annual safety radio survey coordination, and certified battery replacements conforming to Class and Flag State regulations.
Logistics Hub: Strategically situated at Dubai Maritime City with round-the-clock boarding attendance across Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Fujairah Anchorage, and prompt DHL/FedEx worldwide courier delivery.
Manufacturer documentation and compatibility
Select the exact model, hardware generation and document revision. Before ordering, confirm the equipment interfaces, power requirements, required approvals and included accessories against the applicable manufacturer documentation. Send nameplate photographs, the installed equipment details, vessel name, port and ETA with your enquiry.
