OCEAN Newsletter - Fall 2013

NEwsletter FAll 2013 Number 7

OUr values series Elles sont au cœur de la culture de notre entreprise. Elles constituent notre identité collective, les points de repère qui guident nos décisions permettent de cheminer ensemble vers un objectif commun.

Discover in this issue :

synergy and team spirit

Looking forward Gordon bain President Jacques Tanguay first vice-president and general manager

During the last fiscal year, the slowdown of investment in infrastructure and mining projects has affected our companies Ocean Marine Works, Ocean Dredging DSM and the Ship and Industrial Repair division.

The next year will be much more positive, thanks in part to efforts deployed in recent months and the synergy of all Ocean entities. Over the years, Ocean has built a reputation for the quality of its team and their achievement that is recognized not only by its loyal customers, but also by the entire Quebec and Canadian industry and we want to continue on this path.

Several new opportunities are opened to us. We recently opened a new company located in Newfoundland and Labrador; this latest offers towing services to support the construction of a drilling platform for the Hebron project. The OCEAN TRAVERSE NORD trailing suction hopper dredge will spend the winter in Mexico and before her departure, she will undertake an important dredging contract at the Dalhousie dock in the Baie des Chaleurs, New Brunswick. In addition, many of our Ocean Marine Works equipments will be assigned to projects such as the new bypass bridge of Nuns’ Island and the reconstruction of the Northfield bridge in Gatineau. We will be present more particularly in the Bay of Sept-Îles with our tugs and Ocean Industries continues with the construction of new tugs.

Several other projects are in development for the next year. We intend to continue to expand our business and exposure in the maritime world. We will continue to keep you informed of our plans in future newsletters.

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Thank you for all your work, you are part of a unique and inspiring team of which we are very proud!

Ocean Industries and fabrication navale océan

SFF for 2nd TundRA A new TundRA 100 tug will be built at the shipyard. This new construction is made possible by financial support from Industry Canada through its Structured Financial Facility program that we obtained early September.

As the construction of the first 36 m tug is progressing well and will be completed this fall, the funding for this new ship is welcome. It will allow us to keep the numerous jobs at Fabrication Navale Océan and the shipyard.

Construction of 1st TundRA We are 90% complete; the interior finishing work is in progress.

The 80,000 lbs escort winch was installed using the Liebherr crane.

We are installing a new firefighting system in Novec fluid in the engine room. It has very low toxicity, is environmentally acceptable, non-corrosive, non-conductive, evaporates quickly and does not damage the equipment once projected. The ship will be filled up in the coming days with 250,000 liters of fuel, the equivalent of seven (7) tanker trucks.

Its launch is scheduled for October 18. All tests will be conducted at the shipyard including the bollard pull tests. We had to build an anchor site so that we could do the bollard pull, since no system in Quebec was strong enough to withstand the traction power of the TundRA.

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Drydocking of the N.M. Lomer Gouin We mounted the N.M. Lomer Gouin for its five-year dry dock. It took three (3) weeks to complete the mandatory regulatory inspection of the over 66 metre ferry serving the Québec – Lévis crossing. During this period, we released the propeller shaft and rudder, carried out inspections of the hull and tanks.

In addition, the hull had to be sanded to 100% (to bare metal) on approximately 8000 sq. ft, allowing the application of the «EcoSpeed» painting. The latter is much more resistant to the conditions of navigation in ice; it also reduces the friction between the ship and the water in order to reduce fuel consumption. Ocean has also applied the paint on the first TundRA. We are now representatives of EcoSpeed in Canada.

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Océan Remorquage And Océan Navigation

Improvement to Section 104 of the Port of Montréal We are currently working to complete the fit up of the operating station at Section 104 of the Port of Montréal. The electrification of the pontoon to 400 amperes will provide heating for the accommodations and engine rooms of the tugs during winter.

It will prevent the use of backup diesel generators, thereby reducing GHG emissions. We expect to place two (2) tugs and one (1) pilot boat on the 6,750 square foot dock. The ladders currently used for boarding will be replaced by more stable and safer gangways for our employees.

Ocean Marine Services Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. In August, the OCEAN A. SIMARD and OCEAN SERGE GENOA tugs commenced operations for the Hebron project in Newfoundland and Labrador, which involves the construction and commissioning of the drilling platform of the same name.

To do this, an inlet of the Bull Arm Bay was partitioned by an embankment in order to serve as a dry dock. It is an impressive facility with a capacity for construction of steel and concrete. The latter is 16.5 m deep by 180 m in diameter.

The embankment will be removed when the construction of the platform in dry dock is completed. The platform will then be towed to the site in deep water, where it will be docked for final assembly.

Our tugs are currently working on the installation of the moorings in deep water. Two (2) other tugs will join them to tow the structure to its location and contribute to the final implementation.

Fifty employees, mostly local, will work for the new company Ocean Marine Services Newfoundland and Labrador Inc., over the next 24 to 30 months.

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We have begun towing operations at the IOC wharf in Sept-Îles.

It is one of three (3) major port terminals in Canada in terms of shipments. Their facilities offer a storage capacity of five (5) million tonnes of pellets and concentrate and handle ore carriers with shipments of up to 255,000 tons.

Ocean marine works and ocean dredging dsm

Ocean Traverse Nord In May, Ocean Dredging DSM completed a first contract in Ontario.

Over 70,000 m3 of sediment were drawn from Lake Erie in less than two (2) weeks. The client was so pleased that he decided to decorate his dock with a Quebec flag. Following this contract, the OCEAN TRAVERSE NORD (OTN) dredge completed the annual dredging of the North Traverse sections in 27 days rather than the planned 49.

She then went to Dalhousie, NB to complete an emergency dredging operation which was to suck the sediments and then eject them onto the shore. It was a first experience!

OTN is on its way to Mexico. From 16 to 21 days are needed to reach Mexico during the hurricane season. The dredging of the Port of Dos Bocas, located in the region of Tabasco, is the first international contract for DODSM. The dredging will take place over 60 days.

Heavy Duty We are dredging at the Marina de Saurel where 30,000 m3 of sediment will be removed to lower from 1.2 meter to 1.9 meter the depth of the marina basin. This work will allow boats to have access to the facilities at any time, which is not currently possible due to the lowering of the river and the gradual accumulation of sediment.

We obtained two (2) capital dredging contracts for Ultramar and for docks 105-106 of the Port of Montreal. These will be carried out in sequence using the OCEAN BORROMÉE VERREAULT dredge.

A new dredging bucket custom built in Holland will be used to perform the work. Thus, the «Heavy Duty 2000» which our specialist dredging, Denis Caron, dreamed about for so long, has been made possible.

Numerous contracts at Ocean Marine Works We recently obtained two (2) equipment leases for Pomerleau for the reconstruction of the Northfield Bridge over the Gatineau River and the construction of a temporary causeway in the reconstruction project of the Nuns’ Island Bridge. Two (2) barges, two (2) workboats and up to seven (7) workers will be needed for a period of two (2) years in Northfield. Two (2) barges and one (1) boat will be used for the Nuns’ Island project for a period of one (1) year.

We complete a project for installing cables at Wollaston Lake in Saskatchewan for IT Telecom and a water intake in Ste-Barbe. Several barges and two (2) workboats were required to carry out this work.

We also received a letter of congratulations from Résolu for our contribution to the success of the wood removal operation at the Clermont dam.

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Imagine Ocean Ocean holds its first contest of children’s drawings that will illustrate the company Christmas card. To this end, we call upon the creativity of your children aged 12 and under, to produce a festive work on the theme of Christmas.

Participation prizes will be awarded among the young participants. The artist chosen will have his/her work printed on the card sent to our customers and will win a IPAD MINI.

To participate :

Submit the drawing of your child before October 25 by one of the following methods : By regular mail : To the attention of Vicky Boivin 500-105 Abraham-Martin, QuĂŠbec (QC) G1K 8N1 By email : concours@groupocean.com In person : To the attention of Vicky Boivin at the reception desk of 105 Abraham-Martin, suite 500 The winner will be selected based on the originality of his/her work on November 8.

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Good luck to all !

our world news

Continuous Improvement – ANNUAL AUDITS PIP Five (5) years ago, management decided to deal with the growth of the business through the implementation of Productivity Improvement Programs (PIP).

We are now able to see that the teams that have integrated the program to their operations are in a position to make profitable improvements.

This year, we were pleasantly surprised by the audits due to the fact that we were able to see some benefits to the approach.

In light of these results, we believe that each of the Ocean companies have the resources to pursue their continuous improvement initiatives.

Our communications are greatly improved; we organize meetings and structure schedules to ensure that they are effective.

I remain available to support them with this approach.

Mireille Bérubé

We do a better monitoring of our work by developing detailed action plans, ensuring that nothing is forgotten. We also established indicators allowing us to better monitor our performance.

Safety in confined spaces Confined spaces are a real danger for shipyard workers. Aware of the risks and the importance of acting effectively in the event of an accident, Ocean Industries set up a voluntary brigade of rescue workers in confined spaces.

On September 4, the brigade had the chance to put into practice their knowledge and learn new rescue techniques at the Aranéa training centre, a centre dedicated to the training and evaluation of confined space rescue workers.

We congratulate the exceptional dedication of the volunteers who joined the brigade.

Olivier Simon

Ocean Photographs But photographs are subject to several rules such as copyright, equipment (goods) and the right to privacy. To take or love a photograph does not mean that you have the right to use it. Some rules must be respected.

Internet is full of photos, each more beautiful than the other. Picture sharing sites are abundant; it is tempting to make our Facebook page, our blog or other publication more attractive by including pictures of your achievements at Ocean.

In short, it is not possible to use the image of the company, its customers, officers and employees, and its logo or its trademark, its facilities or equipment, without the prior consent of the person responsible of corporate communications at Ocean.

Vicky Boivin

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our values : synergy & team spirit mIREILLE BÉRUBÉ Director

« Success belongs to everyone. It is teamwork that deserves the credit. » - Frank Picard SYNERGY occurs when multiple elements are combined to create a more powerful result than that which would have been obtained otherwise. TEAM SPIRIT is a feeling that incites each individual to act in the best interest of the team.

For that the combination to be effective, it is important to create a good cohesion between team members by selecting like-minded individuals and ensuring a relationship based on trust within the team.

It is essential to remember that each of us has something unique and different to offer. Regardless of our position, our strengths and weaknesses, we all contribute to the success of the company. I know this sounds simple in theory but is often much more difficult to implement in a real work situation.

Here are some tips to improve our relationships and become aware of our impact on others: •

Enjoy the qualities of your peers

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Put yourself in the place of the other, with his/her own realities and constraints

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Listen to your teammates with the least possible prejudice in order to gather and use their ideas

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Give yourself the benefit of the doubt before drawing negative conclusions

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Dedicate yourself to the important issues rather than trivial ones

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Be creative in solving problems

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Do not hesitate to go ahead

synergy & team spirit The commitment of each contributes to the collective success.

We compare our ideas to share our success.

Maximize your team’s potential by focusing on the five (5) key factors outlined in the pyramid below.

Never forget that beyond its role of employee or employer, the person talking to you is also a human being and as such, we are all equal.

Collective results

Promote self-excellence in achieving team goals.

Mutual accountability

Respect the team’s decisions and put them into practice.

Commitment

Learn from your mistakes to continue better.

Confrontation

Evaluate options. Take the best decision for the group.

TRUST

Dare to ask for help.

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Value Experience The time has finally come when we honor all those who celebrated their anniversary of service during 2012. This is an important step and we want to express our appreciation for their contribution throughout the years.

Carole Goudreault DirecTor human resources

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Norman Berringan Captain Océan Remorquage Québec

André Pelletier Captain Océan Remorquage Québec

Lucie Côté Technician – Accounts payable Ocean Group

Benoit Lafrenière Director - Operations Océan Remorquage et Navigation

Dany Boily Project Director Ocean Industries

Martin Plante Seaman Océan Remorquage Sorel

Louise Tremblay Janitor Ocean Industries

Alain Boucher Seaman Océan Remorquage Québec

Angelo Lavoie Captain Océan Remorquage Québec

Karl-Éric Malouin Director - IT Ocean Group

Antony Durocher Network Manager Ocean Group

Hugo Duchesne Daniel Gosselin Mario Fréchette Christian Duchesne Yves Lapointe Sylvain Thibeault Eric Tremblay Isabelle Gignac Carole Goudreault Alain Ferland Karine Boucher Simon Roy Stéphane Larouche Simon Gignac Claire Rousseau Normand Daneau Noël Girard Rosario Langlois Francis Lavoie Marc Côté Mario Desjardins Doris Chevrier

30 YEARS Bruno Harvey Welder-fitter Ocean Industries

25 YEARS Jean-Yves Thibeault Seaman Océan Remorquage Québec

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Marin Dufour Welder-fitter Ocean Industries

View photo album https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ocean/524242140974252?ref=hl

Sylvain Desgagnés Océan Pilotage Côte-Nord

Philippe Daneau Ocean Dredging DSM

creativity & innovation contest Last June, we launched a Creativity and Innovation competition to encourage the initiatives of our employees. We want to share the talents of our employees, here are some of the achievements submitted in the competition and that should be highlighted.

Sandrine Dusseault Ocean Group

Congratulations to Marie-Claude Roy for her painting on wood that has won the random draw prize.

Guy Daneau Océan Remorquage Sorel

Danièle Lincourt -Marcotte Groupe Océan

Marie-Claude Roy Ocean Group

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Olivier Marcoux Ocean Dredging DSM

View photo album https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ocean/524242140974252?ref=hl

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Past events - Management’s BBQ at Ocean Industries - Défi-entreprise - Employees’ annual golf tournament - Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France Browse through the photo albums available on Ocean’s Facebook page

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upcoming event Blessing of the tundra100 and ocean christmas party date and time : Friday, December 13 Starting at 5:00 p.m.

Location : Ross Gaudreault Cruise Terminal

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Contact : vicky.boivin@groupocean.com