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Part of Life ThIs EdITor’s NoTE Is all abouT challENgEs. IN our INdusTry, challENgEs arE parT of lIfE. challENgEs ExIsT IN maNy forms, causEd by NaTurE, goVErNmENT, compETITors, supplIErs, cusTomErs aNd oursElVEs. The contest of a challenge depends on ourselves, as what seems to be a struggle for one person can be a piece of cake for someone else. Taking a look at oil and gas, one of the challenges is to drill at hard to reach locations. deepsea drilling was very difficult and expensive several years ago, and operators hesitated about exploiting deepsea fields. Today, even with facing low oil prices, deepsea drilling is becoming common use, with operators drilling to record breaking depths in the gulf of mexico. The decommissioning of the turbines of the world’s first offshore windfarm recently began. The turbines of this Vindeby windfarm have a tower height of 35m, which is a modest figure compared to the height of today’s turbines, with the turbines of burbo bank reaching 113m. and this will not be the end of the growth in offshore wind turbines. With turbines growing higher and rotor blades growing longer, logistic and constructive challenges must be conquered in more or less each new project, with bigger vessels and larger cranes. one unexpected challenge is the price of offshore wind. many opponents of offshore wind claimed that offshore wind could never be competitive with fossil fuels, but it already seems that this argument no longer stands. at the offshore Wind Energy in london, a lot will be explained and demonstrated about the industry’s efforts in making offshore wind a fixed value in power supply. If you are unable to visit the show, you will also read a lot about these efforts and other challenges in offshore Industry. arno dirkzwager | editor arno@ynfpublishers.com

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2017

DECOMMISSIONING

Vindeby Offshore Windfarm

DRILLING & PRODUCTION

32 At Annual High – Gulf of Mexico 54 Well Services – A WIT-Skid Scenario 17

INNOVATION

Wind Powered Oil Recovery

OFFSHORE WIND

Tailwind For Zeeland

31 The Offshore Wind Paradox 34 Just a Matter of Plug and Play 42 The Future’s Foundation

Key Success Factors in Offshore Wind

Quick Response From Vlissingen

SAFETY, COMMUNICATION & IT

The SWARMS project – Subsea Robots Collaboration

Asset Integrity Management with w-IMS

TRADE SHOW

19 Offshore Wind Energy London 40 World Petroleum Congress 50

SPECIAL FEATURE Never a Dull Moment – Tailor-Made Hoisting and Lifting Solutions

REGULARS

1 Editor’s Note 5 News In Brief 65 People

66 Outfitters Pages

70 Yellow & Finch Pages 72 Word On The Sea www.o f f s h o r e - i n d u str y.eu

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On the Cover Storage of monopiles and transition pieces in the port of Vlissingen. From a storage facility for monopiles and transition pieces, Vlissingen has transformed into a full service location for the offshore wind construction. Photo courtesy of Oscar van Beest. OSI 2017 | Vo l u me 10 | I s s u e 3 | 3

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news in brief Petronas’ First FLNG Facility Loads First Cargo

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SeaZip Offshore Service has opened an office in the Orbis Energy Building in Lowesoft, Suffolk, in the UK. Almost at the same time as its official introduction in the UK, SeaZip Offshore Service was able to sign a contract for the deployment of one of its SeaZip service vessels to support installation work in respect of the Galloper offshore windfarm, which boasts 56 wind turbines at a distance of 27km from the Suffolk coast and accounts for a total capacity of 336MW. According to plan, the farm will be up and running by 2018.

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Petronas’ first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility, PFLNG SATU, has achieved a new milestone with the successful loading of its first cargo at the Kanowit gasfield, offshore Miri, Sarawak on 1 April, 2017. The first cargo was fully loaded onto the LNG carrier Seri Camellia. Manned by 145 crew onboard, PFLNG SATU is designed for water depths of between 70m and 200m and possesses a processing capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per annum.

Ampelmann Unveils the Icemann

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Ampelmann has unveiled the latest Walk to Work system which has been specially designed for operation in extreme cold conditions. The N-type, nicknamed Icemann, is designed to safely and efficiently transfer crew in extreme icing and temperatures as low as -28°C. The fully enclosed and insulated system is operational in sea states up to 3.5m significant wave height and comprises active motion compensation. The Icemann rotates to 360° and is controlled from the vessel with flexibility in platform landing locations and directions. Ampelmann anticipates strong demand for the Icemann to service remote and extreme cold oil and gas areas in nonArctic Russia, Norway and Canada as well as regions of the Caspian Sea.

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Expands Contract with Peterson

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Peterson Chemicals has secured a second logistics contract with Siemens. The new contract for the Veja Mate windfarm in Germany includes the supply of Jet A1 aviation fuel in offshore transport fuel tanks which is similar to the first contract awarded in August 2016. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has also extended the original one-year frame agreement for the Netherlands Gemini windfarm to three years. In addition to the supply of aviation fuel, Peterson will provide and maintain six new aviation fuel tanks ready for transit with a capacity of 1,200l and 2,000l, which are specially designed for the Veja Mate windfarm.

Wintershall Noordzee Starts First Oil Production in Danish North Sea

MacGregor Offers Improved Operations Through Virtual Reality Training

Wintershall Noordzee has commenced production from its first self-operated Danish oil field. The Ravn field (Block 5/06) produces oil from a depth of approximately 4,000m via a newly constructed production platform in the Danish North Sea. The produced crude oil is transported via a subsea pipeline to Wintershall Noordzee’s A6-A processing platform located around 18km from the Ravn platform, where it is fed into the existing export network to the Netherlands. Wintershall Noordzee is developing the Ravn field in a phased manner using an ‘Appraisal through Development’ concept. This concept will enable the company to continuously gather valuable performance data on well productivity and the lateral extent of the reservoir.

MacGregor has recently opened a new facility in Arendal, Norway, which houses a training academy for customers. It specialises in advanced simulation training and has a purposebuilt virtual reality (VR) showroom. The academy provides a risk-free environment where the users learn how to make real-time, complex manoeuvres safer and more efficient. It also showcases simulations of MacGregor products in action and demonstrates technical challenges. All simulation training for MacGregor offshore cranes, offshore mooring and loading systems, as well as deck machinery and steering gear is now located in Arendal. MacGregor MACGREGOR expects to train between 70 and BOOtH NO. N-D50 100 people at its new academy OFFSHORE WIND every year. ENERGY LONDON

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Following a year oF record-breaking auction prices in the netherlands and denmark, a new report published recently by the international energy agency’s renewable energy technology deployment programme (iea-retd) identiFies the key success Factors that have supported a burgeoning industry in europe, with lessons learned by both policy makers and industry players. read more on page 56.

Contingency Assurance Against Potential High Flow Dynamic Kill Operations Trendsetter Engineering and Add Energy have recently been awarded a contract to supply engineering expertise and access to Trendsetter’s patented Relief Well Injection Spool (RWIS) in support of an operators’ drilling campaign on a newly sanctioned field development. The RWIS has been designed and built to greatly increase the pumping capacity of a single relief well by enabling the ability to pump in excess of 200bbl per minute of kill mud through a single relief well, utilising multiple vessels as opposed to the conventional method of multiple relief wells.

First Production welds with the Cladiator

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Schelde Exotech have welded the first production welds with an ID- Cladding welding station (Nicknamed: The Cladiator). This welding station uses a GTAW-hotwire process with twin torches and has been especially developed to clad Risers of F22 material internally with Inconel (hang-off stress joint as the top-riser connection). The new welding station can handle risers of up to 19m with an ID of 170mm and a weight up to 25t. The forgings are also PWHT at Schelde Exotech, using a specially designed PWHT oven.

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news in brief Distributed Testing Infrastructures United Recently the H2020 marinerg-i project was launched, which sets out to develop an integrated European infrastructure to facilitate future growth and development in the offshore renewable energy sector. The project is coordinated by the MaREI Centre at University College, Cork, Ireland, has a budget of EUR 2 million and will run until June 2019. The project aims to develop both scientific and business plans addressing governance and legal, financial and strategic issues which will facilitate its inclusion in a 2020 ESFRI roadmap application. It will also standardise best practice, improve efficiency and create an e-infrastructure blueprint to facilitate remote access and enable a radical improvement in data management.

Walney 3 Substation Left for the Irish Sea Recently the Walney 3 offshore substation left the Engie Fabricom yard in Hoboken (Belgium) bound for the Walney windfarm in the Irish Sea. The 35m-high, 2,900t substation was accompanied by its 48m-high jacket foundation that was assembled on the Iemants site in Vlissingen in the Netherlands. The windfarm in the Irish Sea, 19km off the coast of Cumbria, already comprises two substations. Two additional substations (3 and 4, both constructed by Engie Fabricom) will be added. The windfarm will supply green power to 600,000 households in the UK, with the extension being commissioned in 2018.

MME Protects Belgium’s Largest Offshore Windfarm Against Corrosion

MME Group and Van Oord have recently signed a contract for cathodic protection of the Norther Offshore Windfarm. MME Group will engineer, supply and commission internal and external Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) systems for 44 monopile WTG foundations and the Offshore High Voltage Station of the windfarm. Van Oord is the main contractor for the engineering, procurement, supply and MME GROUP installation of the windfarm’s BOOtH NO. S-K28 foundations, the Offshore High OFFSHORE WIND Voltage Station and the inter-array ENERGY LONDON and export cables.

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Fresh Water Generators for Pioneiro De Libra

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Lamprell has completed and delivered the Krathong jack-up drilling rig to Shelf Drilling on schedule and within budget. The Shelf Drilling Krathong rig has been designed and constructed to the same high-quality specifications as its sister rig, the Shelf Drilling Chaopraya, which was delivered to Shelf Drilling in September 2016. The LeTourneau Super 116E (Enhanced) Class rig features high specification offshore drilling technology, as well as accommodation for up to 160 people.

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Hatenboer-Water has supplied three reverse osmosis (RO) type fresh water generators for the Pioneiro de Libra oil production vessel built by Jurong Shipyard. The RO units desalinate seawater for different applications on board. Two of the generators are topside installations in heavy-duty box frames suitable for a hazardous Ex Zone 2 area. They produce 480m³ dilution water for the oil separation and stabilisation process. The third water-maker is installed in the hull of the FPSO. This particular two-stage RO-unit supplies potable water with a salinity suitable for domestic use. A neutralising filter downstream the RO-unit prevents corrosive side-effects and improves water taste. The Pioneira de Libra is an FPSO vessel, operated by OOGTK Libra, a joint venture between Brazil’s Odebrecht Oil & Gas and Teekay Offshore, chartered to Petrobras.

Delta Safety Training Offshore Offers Basic Safety + CA-EBS Delta Safe Training passed the NOGEPA Offshore Basic Safety and emergency response training audit on 13 April with good results. This is a very important milestone for the company as it can now offer the Offshore Basic Safety + CA EBS and OLF supplement for all offshore crew who work in the North Sea sectors. The successful outcome of the official audit was announced during a members’ meeting of the IRO, in the presence of over seventy companies active in the offshore oil, gas and wind industry. Delta received very positive comments on the set-up and services of their new training facilities, where over 100 safety certificates can be obtained in a very professional setting. Delta has everything under one roof, combined with a very hospitable restaurant/break area.

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A Business Case for LNG-Fuelled Mobile Offshore Units

Huisman Celebrates 10th Anniversary of its Chinese Facility

HUISMAN BOOtH NO.

S-G30 OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY LONDON

On Monday 17 April, Huisman celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Chinese production facility, Huisman China. Since its opening in 2007, Huisman China has delivered a significant contribution to the overall Huisman engineering and production capacity. The delivery of the 100th crane in 2015 signifies the added value of the Chinese production facility for the Huisman Group and its clients in the region. Huisman China, a 100% subsidiary of Huisman, is located in the Fujian Province (Xiamen area) in China. The facility has a 380m-long quayside, a Huisman-design 2,400mt travelling quayside crane together with a strong quay structure and direct deep water access. GustoMSC released a special report entitled ‘LNG-Fuelled Mobile Offshore Units’. The report describes the use of LNG for mobile offshore units, and considers the most relevant technical, operational and economic factors for the use of this fuel in such units. The associated report concludes that feasible LNG applications are possible when all technical, operational and economic aspects are considered at an early stage. Of the units considered, the dynamic positioned vessels and semi-submersibles showed the highest potential for fuel cost savings. Offshore wind installation was identified as a promising market for implementation of LNG as a fuel, due to its predictable operational profile and associated shore bases. GUStOMSC BOOtH NO.

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Tailwind for Zeeland

In ZeelAnD, The smAll coAsTAl proVInce In The souThwesT of The neTherlAnDs, The wInD Is AlwAys presenT, heAD or TAIl. wInD Thus plAys An ImporTAnT role In eVeryDAy lIfe. mAny wInD turbines cover the area, producing sustainable power. But the wind powers many companies in and around the ports of Zeeland in a more indirect way as well, as they profit from the development of ample offshore windfarms in the north sea.

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ffshore oil and gas has for decades been an important industry in Zeeland in logistics, as well as in construction, installation, maintenance and repair. A broad range of companies in and around the Zeeland ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen is active in this industry. Due to its diversity, the offshore cluster is flexible and capable of adjusting to changing circumstances. Zeelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success in offshore wind is proof of

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The lock-free port of Vlissingen, close to the North Sea, with excellent multimodal and congestion free hinterland connections.

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this. In the beginning of this century, the offshore activities in Zeeland expanded as Verbrugge International, a leading company in handling a wide array of bulk and breakbulk products, stepped into the offshore wind market with handling and storage of monopiles and transition pieces (Tps). more companies soon followed, including Bow Terminal, a company dedicated to the handling of monopiles and Tps, which has now grown into a full service provider for storage, handling, transhipment and assembly of offshore wind components. Throughout the years, Verbrugge also expanded its offshore wind related activities. construction companies joined the offshore wind business too, such as VDs. This company, with its impressive track record in

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civil infrastructural projects, entered the market with (de)mobilisation operations and the construction of blade racks, transition pieces, monopile grippers, suction buckets and even complete topdecks. heerema fabrication group is well-known for the construction of jackets for the oil and gas industry. with its experience and facilities, it also constructs jackets for offshore wind turbines.

O&M, The Next Step

over thirty offshore wind projects have so far been facilitated from Vlissingen, and more will follow. Aberdeen, Beatrice, east Anglia one, merkur and norther are just a few that will use the facilities in Zeeland. The next step for Zeeland in the offshore

industry will be offshore wind operations and maintenance (o&m) activities, as the port of Vlissingen is the ideal hub for offshore windfarms in the south-eastern part of the north sea. crew, parts and equipment can be transferred swiftly by vessel and helicopter from Zeeland. Another promising part of the industry is the decommissioning of oil and gas installations, as well as first generation offshore windfarms. within the next ten to fifteen years, many platforms, including subsea infrastructure, will need to be removed from the north sea as they will reach the end of their technical life. recent research from Atlantic marine and offshore shows that the port of Vlissingen is one of the few locations suitable for taking care of the

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OFFSHORE WIND Vlissingen is one of the few locations suitable for taking care of the complete scope of decommissioning work.

Photo courtesy of Hoondert Services & Decommissioning.

complete scope of decommissioning work. hoondert services & Decommissioning in Vlissingen is already a well-known partner for the oil and gas operators in decommissioning and recycling activities.

In Favour of Offshore Operators

The broad experience gained over the years is not the only reason why Zeeland appeals to many offshore operators. Its impeccable geographical position, close to existing and future north sea projects, the lock-free port of Vlissingen and the excellent multimodal and congestion-free hinterland connections are of great importance too. The Vlissingen port area includes permanent 1,200t heavy lift crane capacity, dedicated heavy lift quays, seabed conditions that are ideal for jack-up installation and a 25m-deep pocket for semi-submersible operations.

Energy Port Zeeland

The success of the Zeeland offshore cluster is also a result of the strong willingness of companies to work together, as everyone in the small province realises that collaboration leads to a stronger market position. This sense of collaboration recently resulted in the establishment of the

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platform energy port Zeeland. This platform focuses on closer cooperation between government, educational institutions, businesses involved in training and employment, research and innovation, profiling and communication and business development. The platform should lead to new activities in the offshore sector. It is important to create a favourable business climate for these activities by, for instance, providing sufficient education to enable the supply of well-trained staff. The platform has already lead to the start of a new company named offshore wind Technicians, a joint venture aimed at creating a pool of experienced and trained people for building and maintaining offshore wind turbines.

Full Service Location

The Zeeland one-stop shop for the offshore industry should also attract other activities. until now, the largest part of offshore wind turbine business consisted of handling and storing foundations, monopiles, jackets, pinpiles and transition pieces. But things have changed with eew using warehouses at the Verbrugge Zeeland Terminal for the assembly of monopiles and pinpiles. At the Verbrugge scaldia Terminal and Zeeland Terminal, jackets for the offshore wind

projects are constructed by Iemants. so from a storage facility for monopiles and transition pieces, Vlissingen has transformed into a full service location for the offshore wind construction. There are also signs that the o&m phase of offshore windfarms will profit from Zeelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strengths, with the establishment of several parties involved in this part of offshore business.

Proximity of Experience

At close range from Zeeland, approximately 22km offshore, the largest Dutch offshore windfarm will be constructed. Borssele I and II will together provide 1,400mw at a 344km2 large location. Borssele I will be developed by Dong energy, Borssele II by a consortium of eneco, mitsubishi, shell and Van oord. for both developers and their main contractors, the proximity of a cluster of companies with impressive experience in offshore wind industry is undoubtedly a great advantage, as they will be able to profit from the complete package of services for the construction and future maintenance of their offshore installations.

The Port Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Role

In promoting the offshore activities in and around the ports of Vlissingen and

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OFFSHORE WIND Plenty of space for handling and storage of monopiles.

The Aeolus at the quay of VDS for mobilisation.

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Offshore oil and gas is an important industry in Zeeland in logistics, as well as in construction, installation, maintenance and repair.

Terneuzen, the role of port company Zeeland seaports, responsible for the development of the ports, should certainly not be underestimated. first of all, the port company supports existing companies in attracting new business, as well as its endeavours in finding new companies wishing to establish themselves in the ports. The new ‘winning combinations’ master plan serves as the foundation for the port company’s success, resulting in a win-win scenario for everyone in Zeeland. The focus of this master plan lies on growth in five segments, including project cargo (offshore wind, oil and gas). The companies within this segment will strengthen each other by delivering optimal services, by innovation and by making use of each other’s knowledge, products and waste streams. Zeeland seaports stimulates this process by ensuring a good infrastructure in and around the ports, promoting the port internationally and by creating goodwill for the ports in the Zeeland community. i. www.zeelandseaports.com

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Zeeland is located close to existing and future North Sea Projects.

• Amsterdam

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Operational windfarms Planned / Under construction

Offshore Wind Energy London many offshore wind related companies from Zeeland will be present at the offshore wind energy exhibition in london. some companies will join port company Zeeland seaports at the Zeeland pavilion and others will have a booth of their own. companies known to be attending are: Damen shipyards hydrauvision multraship Towage & salvage n-sea prior group shipyard reimerswaal s.T.T. forwarding VDs offshore construction Terminal Verbrugge International Zeeland seaports

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JOINT INDUSTRY PROJECT MOVES INTO SECOND PHASE

DNV GL

Wind Powered Oil Recovery Closer to Implementation

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THE JOINT INDUSTRY PROJECT, WIND POWERED WATER INJECTION (WIN WIN), HAS COMPLETED ITS FIRST PHASE and determined that wind power can be used to power oﬀshore water injection. The project is currently moving into its second phase, which includes reﬁning and testing the electrical systems and investigating the possibilities for broader applications.

he project is run by four partners, with DNV GL, ExxonMobil and ENI Norge being involved in the ﬁrst phase and Norwegian Research Council coming in as a new participant for this second phase. The ﬁrst phase of the project determined that the concept was technically feasible, capable of meeting performance targets and costcompetitive when compared to

conventional water injection solutions. The WIN WIN concept includes a ﬂoating wind turbine, which supplies power to a typical water injection process that includes pumping and basic water treatment.

Extensive Lab Testing

The second phase will focus on the extensive physical lab testing of the electrical systems at the DNV GL power

laboratories in Arnhem, the Netherlands, thereby maturing the technical concept and expanding the system performance. “In this next phase of the project, we will use a smallscale physical set-up to conduct tests on the systems,” explains Project Manager Johan Slätte. “We aim to instil conﬁdence in the industry that the system and components in this conﬁguration will perform well over time with a variable power input. While phase one was a desktop study, this phase is a natural step before going into piloting with real prototypes.”

Application Guideline Document

OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY LONDON

expected to run over the course of one to two years and will result in an application guideline document for the industry. If all tests are successful, a realistic timeline for a ﬁrst full-scale prototype could be around 2020.” The next phase of WIN WIN will also help to further develop the economic feasibility of wind and potentially other renewables in complex environments with demanding functional requirements. The concept showcases alternative sources of energy and its reliability for oﬀ-grid situations. i. www.dnvgl.com

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Wind power can be used to power offshore water injection. Mr Slätte, Project Manager at DNV GL.

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Vlissingen Vlissingen

Rotterdam Rotterdam

Eemshaven Eemshaven

Your Your offshore offshore construction construction and and logistic logistic terminal for all your wind, oil & gas terminal for all your wind, oil & gas projects projects

Vlissingen Vlissingen Vlissingen Vlissingen Visiting Address: Visiting Address: Estlandweg 6 Estlandweg 6 4455 SV Nieuwdorp 4455 SV Nieuwdorp The Netherlands The Netherlands

Rotterdam Rotterdam Visiting Address: Visiting Address: Heijplaatweg 4 Heijplaatweg 4 3089 JC Rotterdam 3089 JC Rotterdam The Netherlands The Netherlands

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Eemshaven Eemshaven

Eemshaven Eemshaven Visiting Address: Visiting WestlobAddress: 8 Westlob 8 9979 XJ Eemshaven 9979 XJ Eemshaven The Netherlands The Netherlands www.vdsstaalbouw.nl www.vdsstaalbouw.nl

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his summer, from 6-8 June, windeurope and renewableuk are joining forces to host Offshore Wind Energy 2017, the largest offshore wind conference and exhibition in the world. The event will be attended by thousands of leading and emerging players in the wind energy sector from all over the globe. Both associations organise numerous events: conferences, exhibitions, launches, seminars and workshops. these events encourage the exchange of international experience with regard to policies and financial and technical developments; they also showcase the latest technology, promoting the industry and the deployment of renewable energy.

The Voice of the Wind Industry

windeurope is the voice of the wind industry, actively promoting wind power in Europe and

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worldwide. Operational in more than 50 countries, WindEurope has over 450 members, including wind-turbine manufacturers with a leading share of the world wind-power market, component suppliers, research institutes, national wind and renewables associations, developers, contractors, electricity providers, finance and insurance companies and consultants.

Participants: 10,000+ Countries: 80+ Associations: 110+ Exhibitors: 400+

Venue address excel london royal victoria dock 1 Eastern Gateway London E16 1FR united kingdom Opening hours Tuesday 6 June Wednesday 7 June Thursday 8 June

Energy Trade Association

9:30 – 18:30 9:30 – 18:30 9:30 – 14:30

renewableuk is the uk’s leading renewable energy trade association. It acts as a central information point and provides a united representative voice for over 400 members, promoting the benefits of wind and marine renewables to britain and northern ireland, conducting research, facilitating business development and engaging with politicians and the media.

Leading Players

Participants in Offshore Wind Energy 2017 will have the opportunity of taking part in an exhibition with over 400 international exhibitors, where first-class services and expertise are showcased by committed players at the cutting edge of the offshore wind industry. The event will be attended by thousands of leading and emerging players in the wind-energy sector from all over the

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globe. At the exhibition, attendees will get a global, first-hand view of the trends, technologies, opportunities and challenges facing the offshore wind sector, both at the present time and going forward. New to Offshore Wind Energy 2017 is the demo Zone, launched by renewableuk and WindEurope to offer exhibitors an all-in-one solution to exhibit, demonstrate and promote their latest innovations. During the event, exhibitors will be given the opportunity to demonstrate a product or solution three times a day.

Forward Thinking

this year, the conference will focus on innovation and forward-thinking when encountering the opportunities and challenges provided by this exciting new frontier in wind energy. Participants will have the opportunity to attend conference sessions in which industry experts address the most important technical, political and market-related developments. session topics will include themes such as auctions and new horizons in finance; floating and next-generation technologies; win-win synergies with oil and gas industries; future frontiers for offshore development, and many more. At the conference, attendees will be able to

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Conference Programme

listen to well over 150 speakers in more than thirty sessions.

Online Networking Tool

The Offshore Wind Energy 2017 event will be attended by thousands of industry professionals from across europe and beyond. it is the best opportunity to meet the decision-makers relevant to your business and to secure deals. apart from the conference and the exhibition, a whole range of networking events has been organised, including a lively opening reception and glamorous gala dinner. An online networking tool will help visitors to meet up with the right people. i. offshorewind2017.com

Tuesday 6 June 2017 09:30 - 11:00 11:00 - 11:45 11:45 - 13:00 13:00 - 14:30 14:30 - 15:45 15:45 - 16:30 16:30 - 17:45

Opening session networking break, poster viewing and press conference Offshore wind and the wider energy system lunch & poster viewing parallel sessions networking break & poster viewing parallel sessions

Wednesday 7 June 2017 09:30 - 10:45 10:45 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:45 12:45 - 14:15 14:15 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:15 16:15 - 17:30

parallel sessions networking break & poster viewing parallel sessions lunch & poster viewing parallel sessions networking break & poster awards ceremony parallel sessions

Thursday 8 June 2017 09:30 - 10:45 10:45 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:45 12:45 - 14:30

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Exhibitors by sector (2015 event)

Visitors by profile (2015 event)

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Who Can You Meet At Offshore Wind Energy London? ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES YOU WILL FIND A SPECIAL SELECTION OF INTERNATIONALLY OPERATING COMPANIES REPRESENTED AT THIS YEAR’S OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY IN LONDON. But apart from this selection, all companies will be very pleased to see you at their booths. An overview of all company booth numbers is listed on the tradeshow’s website at offshorewind2017.com.

Seaway Heavy Lifting

DBR: Power Supply Far Beyond Limits

Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) is a leading offshore contractor in the global renewables and oil and gas industry, offering tailored solutions for transport and installation (T&I) and engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI). The company owns and operates crane vessels Stanislav Yudin and Oleg Strashnov (2,500mt and 5,000mt lift capacity). In May 2016, SHL was awarded an EPCI contract by Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL). The contract value is in excess of EUR 1.2 billion. The scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of turbine foundations and array cables and the transport and installation of transmission modules. In April 2017 SHL started with the pre-piling of the turbine foundations as part SEAWAY of this EPCI contract. Seaway Heavy Lifting HEAVY LIFT performs the work in alliance with Subsea 7. BOOTH NO.

DBR BV is the independent original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of power generator sets up to 4,000kVA and related fueltreatment systems for offshore windfarm substations, seagoing vessels worldwide and critical power applications. DBR designs and supplies open and containerised tailor-made solutions, including DNVGL2.7-1/3 packages, in accordance with the high-quality offshore standards and IACS marine classiﬁcation rules. DBR is a privately owned company with highly dedicated and skilled employees who have widespread experience in the offshore wind market. Especially for turnkey projects, but also for containerised packages, DBR has provided exceptional beneﬁts for its clients by using 3D-modelling.

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Smulders

H2M

Smulders is specialised in the production of high-quality steel foundations and EPCI substations for the offshore wind market. Over the years, Smulders has evolved from pioneer to market leader with an established track record of more than 1,500 produced foundations, including transition pieces, jackets and gravity-based foundations. With regard to substations, Smulders offers a full range of services from fabrication to complete EPCI projects. By internally sharing and maintaining the acquired knowledge, the engineering team has all the required know-how at their disposal. This knowledge is not restricted solely to steel constructions, but is complemented with disciplines such as electrical, HVAC and utility design.

H2M is a global supplier, which provides a wide range of high quality, comfortable offshore accommodation and workspace modules. Their product range contains several designs of offshore lightweight accommodation modules together with workspace modules including offices and laboratories. Furthermore, ancillary modules such as recreation rooms, gymnasiums and locker rooms can be supplied as additions to larger accommodation complexes. H2M manufactures all modules to the highest industry standards; DNV 2.7-1, EN 12079 and ATEX, including compliance with IMO/SOLAS compulsory requirements for A60 fire protection. All H2M lightweight accommodation modules offer less than half the weight of comparable modules, high-class interior, A60 fire rating, H2M suitable for ATEX zone 2 and swift and easy BOOTH NO. hook-up capability. S-H10

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Delta Coastal Services is a young company specialising in both wet and dry support for dredging activities, maritime projects and earthmoving in the broadest sense, in the Netherlands and northern Europe.

The Netherlands Rotterdam

Windfarms Neeltje Jans

ContaCt

Vlissingen Terneuzen

Belgium

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ServiCeS

Dredging support Coastal reinforcement Tender services Earthmoving equipment Maritime equipment

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Temporary Works Design

SAL Offshore

Temporary Works Design (TWD) is specialised in creating customdesigned tools and structures that allow offshore installation projects to be performed safely and on time. TWD can be regarded as a problem solver; the reliable partner that creates functional and creative solutions, no matter what the time frame is or the complexity of the challenge. Their goal is to reinforce project teams’ capabilities and complement them where required, in order to achieve the successful execution of a project. TWD offers a wide range of solutions and has an extensive track record in: • Seafastening • Motion compensation systems • Pile handling tools • Support and access structures • Lifting tools • Cable handling equipment

SAL Heavy Lift is one of the world’s leading carriers specialising in the sea transportation of heavy lift and project cargo and offshore installation parts. The modern fleet of seventeen heavy lift vessels boast a travel speed of up to 20 knots, up to 3,500m² of unobstructed main deck space and combined crane capacities of up to 2,000t. The two type-183 class vessels are equipped with DP2 and DP1 respectively, marking them as a perfect platform for offshore support and installation assignments. A long track record within renewables ensures a highly knowledgeable team – both ashore and onboard. As a global company SAL meets the highest standards with regard to quality, technical innovation and health, safety and the environment.

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S-H10

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OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY LONDON

ENGINEERED MARINE TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION

Visit us at Offshore Wind Energy London | 6–8 June | Stand N-N70

WE INNOVATE SOLUTIONS SAL-OFFSHORE.COM

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subsea roboTs collaboraTion

The SWARMS Project The offshore indusTry is sTill growing. oil and gas will remain imporTanT for The nexT decade and as space is limiTed on land, The imporTance of offshore renewables is growing. alThough ocean mining is still in its infancy, it is expected to follow the same route as renewables as onshore recourses are dying and mining companies are looking for offshore alternatives. The ever-growing offshore activities also result in a lot of subsea work. As this work is dangerous, and because there is too much work for the divers available, AUVs and ROVs are taken over or at least making work safer and easier. Words by arno dirkzwager

The first test took place in Gran Canaria at the PLOCAN facilities.

Work Packages of SWARMS The SWARMS project is divided into nine work packages WP1 – Management WP2 – Autonomous operations design WP3 – Coordination Architecture and Specification WP4 – Environment Recognition and Sensing WP5 – Communication and Networking WP6 – Vehicle-embedded architecture and task planning WP7 – Autonomous navigation and semiautonomous manipulation WP8 – Demonstrator: Definition, Integration, Verification and Validation WP9 – Dissemination, Exploitation and Standardisation

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oday most ROVs and AUVs are executing their tasks independently from each other, connected by wires to OSVs, operated and controlled by operators. For the growing amount of complicated subsea tasks the need for ROVs working together is growing. Most ROVs are tailor-made for specific tasks and consequently it is difficult to make them communicate with each other. SWARMS is an international project looking for solutions. SWARMS, which stands for Smart and Networking Underwater Robots in Cooperation Meshes, aims at the creation, planning, and execution of subsea operations by having ROVs cooperate with each other in an intelligent way, thereby making autonomous operations in meshes viable.

An Integrated Platform

Not only will this result in the reduced cost of maritime missions, it will also contribute to solving the challenges that threaten the expansion of offshore industry. Furthermore, the project aims to make ROVs more useful to more users by enabling these vehicles to work in a cooperative mesh, thus opening up new applications. To achieve the goals, the approach that has been taken implies designing and developing an integrated platform for a new generation of

autonomous underwater ROVs as a set of hardware and software components, adopted and integrated into the current generation of ROVs.

Three Demonstrations

SWARMS is a EU project that started in 2015. It is financed through EUR 17 million funding from the European Union and the ten participating countries. The project is divided into nine work packages and thirty parties from the ten countries are working on the realisation of the goals in these packages. These parties consist of large companies, universities and research institutes. In all, three demonstrations are planned at sea to show the results. The first one already took place in November 2016 in Gran Canaria at the PLOCAN facilities. The second one will be executed in the Black Sea in 2017 and the final demonstration, which will have to show that the idea really works, will take place in 2018 in the Norwegian Sea.

Early Trials

The so-called Early Trials near the Canary Islands lasted ten days and consisted of exhaustive proofs of concepts and validations of the technical developments made during the first year of the project.

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Rotterdam Office (HQ) Javastraat 8, NL-3016 CE Rotterdam Amsterdam Office Viñoly Building, 3rd floor Claude Debussylaan 10, NL-1082 MD Amsterdam T +31 (0)10 235 8850 I www.dbens.nl E info@dbens.nl Contact: Jan-Pieter Borst

Pieter Zeemanweg 16 P.O. Box 399, 3300 AJ Dordrecht, The Netherlands T +31 (0)78 630 5010 F +31 (0)78 651 4292 E cg-eur-info-dordrecht@jci.com marine.service-nl@jci.com parts-nl@jci.com I www.johnsoncontrols.com/marine Contact: Mr Stavros Barzas (Service Sales) Mr Arno Jansen (Parts Sales)

Havenstraat 23 3115 HC Schiedam The Netherlands T +31 (0)10 790 0300 E info@jumbomaritime.nl I www.jumbomaritime.nl

‘Plastics for longer life’ – this is the claim igus GmbH operates globally as a leading manufacturer in the field of energy chains and polymer bearings. This claim promises technical improvement and/ or reducing costs. To achieve this, igus operates at its headquarters in Cologne, the biggest test laboratory in the industry. 2,750 m2 bring the idea of ‘motion plastics’ – polymer machine elements that drive and move – right to life. Around two billion test cycles are completed annually. Our mission is to provide the customer the best product for their individual requirements, which can be configured online and can be delivered from 24 hours.

IMAP DB&S Corporate Finance IMAP DB&S is a Dutch corporate finance firm that is active in (international) mergers and acquisitions. IMAP DB&S is the exclusive Dutch member of IMAP, world’s leading global partnership of independent M&A advisors in the mid market. With shared values working as one team across borders we provide local market knowledge throughout the globe. Our International presence, direct approach and wide sector knowledge makes us more than sole independent financial experts. We have a strong track record in advising businesses and management teams on both sale and buyside. Our global presence ensures valuable insights that help our clients take an informed decision.

Marine, HVAC & Refrigeration As part of global Johnson Controls, the Dutch marine branch is specialized in design, supply, repair, clean, overhaul, retrofit, commissioning and maintenance of HVAC & refrigeration systems on board of vessels as well as offshore platforms. A proper designed solution kept in good shape is the key to operate an efficient refrigeration & HVAC system. It guarantees the quality of the cargo and well-being of people on board. Technical failures – like wear and tear – require maintenance to be done. Proper and timely repair help to reduce total cost of operating the vessel and prolong the working life of the systems.

Jumbo provides innovative, safe and efficient heavy lift transportation solutions for a wide range of industries worldwide. With over 45 years of maritime experience, versatile fleet and technical expertise, Jumbo has built a solid reputation with efficient offshore installation solutions.

Polymer plain bearings are one of the central pillars of the business activities of the tribo-polymer specialists and signifies the step from the plastic bearing to the tested predictable and readily available machine element. Another division is the energy chain (e-chain) as ‘umbilical cord’ of any modern machine, which provides energy, data and media safely. Igus has set itself the goal offering components – e-chains, cables and accessories – very easily and quick to offer as a single component or system and to guarantee the reliable operation. And this in all possible directions.

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IGUS GMBH Spicher Straße 1a. 51147 Köln Germany T +49 (0)2203/9649-0 E info@igus.de

The 2,950 employees of the family business founded in 1964 in Cologne provide surprising ideas, quality products, lean processes and short delivery times, and especially the proximity to customers. With success, because igus sales increased in 2015 to around 552 million euros. The company had more than 200,000 end users around the globe and was able to deliver a daily average of over 5,500 deliveries. At the same time igus remains in motion: As part of a long-term investment program, significant budgets flow into new product areas, the expansion of existing product lines, as well as logistics and production.

With Rotterdam being the largest port of Europe and us being based in the Maritime Quarter (Scheepvaartkwartier), in the historic Rotterdam harbour area, we are in the mid of where it all happens. We are the largest independent M&A advisor in the Rotterdam Area, but maintain to be a boutique because of our human touch and our personal customer approach. Our (founding) partners are always involved in the deal and negotiations. Our dedicated international Oil & Gas team – with experts in a number of global IMAP offices – focuses on making a difference for our clients. With our hands on mentality we support them with their strategic opportunities and challenges in the field of corporate finance; mergers& acquisitions, financing and valuations. We have an in-house Chinadesk, based in Rotterdam, to serve our Chinese clients. We are experienced in deals with both strategic buyers as financial buyers. Our office in Amsterdam in the finance heart of the city ensures a tight relation with private equity parties.

Marine solutions, services & products – Industrial compressors – System retrofit – Compressor overhaul – Maintenance services – Cooling & freezing systems (full contracts, repairs, cleaning) – Refrigerated provision stores – Supply of refrigerants – HVAC systems – Technical support Marine parts In our Johnson Controls Parts Centre, we have > 6,000 OEM products on stock which means we are able to deliver with short notice everywhere around the globe. Products covered manufactured by Johnson Controls factories: Sabroe, Stal, York, Gram, Frick, UNISAB & Stalectronic control systems. Other makes we supply: Bitzer, Bock, Danfoss, Novenco and more. JCI employees are experts in dealing with all aspects of maintenance, leaving your staff what you do best. We maintain a global network providing you or your customers with comprehensive technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round.

Versatile and dedicated fleet Jumbo operates a versatile fleet of in-house designed heavy lift vessels with lifting capacities ranging from 650 to 3,000 tons. Jumbo’s services range from transporting large and heavy pieces of equipment requiring maximum lifting capacity and outreach, to smaller, lighter cargoes and to calling at small, underdeveloped and shallow water ports. Jumbo’s Fairplayer and Jumbo Javelin are Construction Support Vessels (CSVs) with offshore installation capabilities. Quayside-to-seabed Quayside-to-Seabed offering versatility, high transit speed, stability and the ability to work in deep-water and harsh offshore environments, the Fairplayer provides cost effective transport and installation solutions. An exceptionally large, flush working deck and a multi-level cargo hold enables the Fairplayer to add modular components to suit specific project requirements and to integrate all offshore activities from ‘Quayside-to-Seabed’. This unique method saves multiple resources, critical time, complex logistics and offshore interfaces. Engineering and safety awareness Engineering and safety awareness stand at the forefront of a reliable operation. This is why Jumbo has invested – and continues to invest – in the latest state of the art engineering methods, software and equipment. Jumbo’s engineering expertise is unrivalled in the heavy lift industry and our in-house knowledge makes it possible to take on the most challenging jobs.

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Driving innovation with safety always in mind

OSR International is a Dutch expert in the removal of oil spills. The company, strategically positioned in the ports of Zeeland, provides products to effectively and quickly respond to oil spills. They offer expert advice, product training and products such as absorption materials, oil booms, skimmers and spill kits that can be shipped worldwide. OSR International’s product range and experienced staff allows them to advise on resources and support to efficiently prepare for and respond to oil spills 24/7.

Dutch company Orga has over 40 years’ experience providing customised explosion proof safety lighting and aids to navigation solutions for the offshore oil and gas industries. Widely used around the world, Orga products meet all local and international code requirements giving robust, reliable and cost effective service in some of the harshest offshore environments. With increasing demands from the oil and gas industries for pioneering technology, improved safety and reduced total cost of ownership, Orga’s continuing drive for innovation has developed the very latest cutting-edge in helideck lighting, marine navigational aids and remote power systems. Orga works closely with regulatory bodies, designing and making prototypes for evaluation testing and trials in the development of new standards and specifications. Orga’s sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation, a powerful set of capabilities, a profound understanding of the offshore environment, meeting customer needs and a broad pioneering product portfolio of exceptional quality.

PARKER HANNIFIN B.V. Edisonstraat 1 7575 AT Oldenzaal P.O. Box 340 7570 AH Oldenzaal The Netherlands T +31 (0)541 585 000 E parker.nl@parker.com I www.parker.nl

Business Center Seaports OSR International is part of Business Center Seaports (BCS), a group consisting of full-service STT agency, STT Forwarding, ZMC, OSR International and Zeeland Cruise Port. As a founding member of the Calamity Service Zeeland, Zeeland Maritime Cleaning coordinates and sources the proper material for the removal of oil spills and works closely together with OSR International. With all disciplines literally under one roof, BCS provides a comprehensive maritime service package from one centralised centre. With the ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen as their main hub, BSC also provides service to surrounding ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. With their excellent hinterland connections, the ports of Vlissingen and Terneuzen provide direct access to Europe’s inland navigation and rail networks.

Parker Hannifin the Netherlands is part of the U.S. Parker Hannifin Corporation, a multinational company with more than 350 establishments in 50 different countries worldwide. Parker is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and maritime markets. Parker Hannifin the Netherlands has 4 locations. 2 of them are production facilities, they are based in Etten-Leur (gas separation) and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht (Pneumatics). Two of the locations are sales and service locations (Oldenzaal and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht). One of the locations is a filtration development centre based in Arnhem.

ParkerStore & HOSE DOCTOR Parker can serve all markets thanks to the wide product range. ParkerStore is a unique retail concept for the industry. In the ParkerStore you will find over 4,000 products in stock, hose assemblies while you are waiting and technical advice about our products. In The Netherlands we now have 24 ParkerStores.

For more information please visit www.orga-offshore.nl World leader in motion and control technologies Parker Hannifin is world leader in motion and control technologies. Parker has a very broad range of high quality products available for each application in any market. Parker supplies products in nine technologies: hydraulics, pneumatics, filtration, process control, electromechanical, sealing and shielding, climate control, aerospace and fluid and gas handling. Parker has more to offer than only components. Parker provides total solutions like complete systems, power units, technical advice and ogistic solutions. Parker wants to be a real partner for its customers and wants to think along with the customer to make sure they can improve the processes, costs and output of their machine, ship or mobile application. Parker wants to Engineer Your Success!

The Parker HOSE DOCTORS are mobile service buses that are on call to resolve your maintenance and technical support problems. They will also replace hydraulic hoses, filters and other hydraulic parts – on the spot. In the Netherlands we now have 38 HOSE DOCTORS. The HOSE DOCTORS work in cooperation with the Dutch ParkerStore network. The Parker HOSE DOCTOR network is at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Parker Hannifin the Netherlands launches a national 0800 number for HOSE DOCTOR services. Do you need urgent assistant for your (mobile) system? Call 0800-2211333 free!

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The SWARMs consortium includes 30 partners from ten European countries: France Germany Italy Netherlands Norway

Portugal Romania Spain Sweden Turkey

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Today are executing their tasks connected by wires to OSVs, operated and controlled by operators.

A series of seven missions was executed in the domains Environment Sensing, Communication, Simulation and Middleware. A large amount of valuable data was collected during the tests concerning data as well as good practices to be further exploited in the two remaining demonstrations.

A Whole Variety of Applications

In order to have a real end-user involved, Dutch dredging company Boskalis was asked to join the project. The company is not only interested in the final result but also plays a crucial role in which demonstrations will have to be known about and carried out. In the end, a whole variety of applications are possible, from measuring the quantity of fish in a particular area to the safe transport of sand and searching for fossil fuels in the sea. SWARMs could also help inspect offshore windfarms and oil and gas installations. i. www.swarms.eu

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In the end, a whole variety of applications are possible.

Wireless Challenge To have a number of ROVs working together, communication is of great importance as the ROVs need to be able to talk to each other. WiFi does not work well under water as electromagnetic signals, like WiFi, have a real issue with seawater salt. In water, which is not compressible, acoustic signals, or sound waves, can be transmitted well and are in fact already in common use for subsea communication. Unfortunately, standard modems do not exist, and consequently the wireless communication between the Photo courtesy of the SWARMS project various types and brands of ROVs remains a challenge. One of the research centres involved in the project, TNO, has already gained a lot of experience with low-speed information transfer across long distances using modulated acoustic signals in seawater. According to Mr Maurits Huisman, Business Developer Energy, Maritime & Offshore at TNO, it was the logical next step for them to extend this to high data speeds across shorter distances using the techniques already in use for electromagnetic signals. The data speed can be increased in three ways. 1. The bandwidth – extend the frequency range of the acoustic signals used. 2. The modulation – increase the efficiency of the way information is packaged in the acoustic signal. 3. Limiting the overhead – for instance, by optimising the self-learning algorithm that adjusts the modem to the underwater channel. According to Mr Huisman it all comes down to seeking an optimum between the data speed, the range and the robustness of the channel, with the latter being related to all kinds of physical aspects (salt content, temperature, pressure) of the seawater, the medium in which the acoustic signal is transmitted. i. www.tno.nl

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Constructive Solutions

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and incorporated throughout the supply chain over the past several decades.

oday, this sector is undergoing the challenge of survival and many suppliers are now looking at the offshore wind market. The offshore wind, oil and gas businesses may look alike, but the offshore wind supply chain is facing the challenge of accruing knowledge about the numerous rules, regulations and expectations. The quality requirements for offshore wind substations, for example, are setting the standards ever higher.

Well-known Sub-Vendor and Constructor

DBR has more than 50 years of history in constructing and supplying generator sets for the oil and gas power supply. The company has also facilitated fifteen power supply projects for offshore windfarm substations, in which 36 generator packages were applied in the past six years. This is how DBR has established themselves as a well-known sub-vendor and constructor in the supply chain of the offshore wind market. This original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of diesel generator sets has a project-based organisation and takes care of the power supply from the drawing board right through to the fabrication of the packages. The Global Wind Organisation and offshorecertified service engineers are

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responsible for the reliability of the total package on site.

Quality has its Price

“In general, we see that materials, procedures and documentation demand extra attention, as requirements in the offshore wind industry differ from what companies are used to. It is a big challenge to get the complete supply chain up to the same level of knowledge as they already have for oil and gas,” Mr Hafkamp, Sales Manager at DBR, explains. “To give an example, no matter how good your paintwork is, it will not last on bad welding, thus leading to extra costs for maintenance or repair.” Recent offshore windfarm projects show dramatic cost reductions in price per kWh. Mr Hafkamp continues, “That seems like good news, but it causes a lot of pressure in the supply chain, especially in combination with the increasingly high quality requirements. Somehow, the supply chain needs to calculate the cost of these quality requirements and their associated inspections. No doubt this will lead to an increase in the price of offshore wind. Some suppliers will try to keep prices low but will not be able to survive in the end. For others, like DBR, it will be a matter of convincing their clients that quality has its price”.

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No matter how good your paintwork is, it will not last on bad welding.

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DBR, has more than 50 years of history in constructing and supplying generator sets.

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DRILLING & PRODUCTION

View from drill floor on Thunder Horse, currently BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest drilling and production platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Gulf of Mexico crude oil Production exPected to KeeP increasinG

At Annual High US crUde oil prodUction in the Federal GUlF oF Mexico (GoM) Set an annUal hiGh oF 1.6 Million barrelS per day (b/d) in 2016, SUrpaSSinG the previoUS 2009 hiGh by 44,000b/d. in JanUary 2017, GoM crUde oil production increased for the fourth consecutive month, reaching 1.7b/d million. on an annual basis, oil production in the GoM is expected to continue increasing through 2018, based on forecasts in eiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest Short-term energy outlook (Steo).

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n 2016, eight projects came online in the GoM, contributing to these high production levels. another seven projects are anticipated to become operational by the end of 2018. based on projected production levels at these new and existing fields, annual crude oil production in the GoM is expected to increase to an average of 1.7 million b/d in 2017 and 1.9 million b/d in 2018. recent crude oil price increases have not had a significant impact on operations in the GoM. rotary rig counts in the GoM, including both gas and oil-directed rigs, have actually declined since the increase in crude oil prices which followed the november 2016 opec announcement to cut production.

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The World’s Deepest Projects

One of the projects that started last year is Shell’s Stones project. Stones is the world’s deepest offshore oil and gas project and is expected to produce around 50,000b/d when fully ramped up at the end of 2017. The eight wells in the project are connected to FPSO Turritella. The reservoir depth is around 8,077m below sea level, and 5,181m below the mud line. Shell’s global deep-water business is a growth priority for the company that currently produces 600,000 b/d. Deep-water production is expected to increase to more than 900,000 b/d by the early 2020s from established reservoirs. Three other Shelloperated projects are currently under construction or undergoing pre-production commissioning: Coulomb Phase 2 and Appomattox in the Gulf of Mexico and Malikai in Malaysia. Last year, Exxon Mobil started oil production at the Julia field. The initial development phase uses subsea tiebacks to the Chevronoperated Jack/St. Malo production facility. The development includes the use of subsea pumps that have one of the deepest

applications and highest design pressures in the industry to date. Discovered in 2007, the Julia field comprises five leases in the ultradeepwater Walker Ridge area of the Gulf of Mexico. ExxonMobil, the operator, and Statoil Gulf of Mexico LLC each hold a 50% interest in the Julia unit.

Long-Term Trends

However, long-term trends also affect GOM oil production. The number of rotary rigs operating in the GOM decreased from an average of 55 in 2014, when the Brent crude oil spot price began dropping, to 22 in 2016. The number of development and exploratory wells has fallen each year since 2012. Although the number of operating rotary rigs in the GOM increased from 2012 to 2014, falling crude oil prices in 2014, along with drilling delays caused by the 2013 discovery of faulty rig safety equipment, led to decreasing drilling activity in that period.

Promising Areas

Exploratory wells are favoured in the current low-price environment as they allow operators to identify promising areas with a

Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Field Start in 2016 Field name Gunflint Heidelberg Julia Kodiak Stones Thuder Horse South Expansion* Wide Berth Caesar/Tonga Phase II*

Majority Operator Noble Energy Anadarko ExxonMobil BP Shell BP

Associated Project Freedom Heidelberg Jack/St.Malo Devils Tower Turritella Thunder Horse

Apache Anadarko

Baldplate Caesar/Tonga

Water Depth (m) 1,871 1,607 2,160 1,526 2,913 1,844

Discovery Year 2008 2009 2007 2008 2005 1999

1,128 1,524

2009 2003

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view to a possible increase in oil prices. Resources estimated from discoveries made through exploratory drilling can add to the value of oil producers’ inventories of assets. Exploratory wells are drilled to find new reservoirs in either a new area or in a known field. Once a reservoir has been discovered, development wells are drilled to maximise production from the reservoir, based on geological conditions, economics, and project timelines.

Uncertainties Affect Long-Term Planning

In recent years, the number of development wells has fallen much faster than the number of exploratory wells. This reflects the fact that operators are taking advantage of the lower day-rates in the current low price environment, with expectations of higher returns when crude oil prices rise and discoveries are brought into production. Uncertainties in oil markets may still affect long-term planning and operations in the GOM, and the timelines of future projects may change accordingly. i. www.eia.gov

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Anticipated Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Field Start, 2017-2018 Field name

Majority Operator

Son of Bluto 2 Hron Mountain Deep

LLOG Freeport McMoRan Stone Energy BP Hess Hess LLOG

Amethyst Atlantis North Stampede-Knotty Head Stampede-Pony Otis

Water Depth (m)

Discovery Year

1,970 1,646

2012 2015

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366 2,173 1,084 1,066 1,158

2014 1998 2005 2006 2014

2018 2018 2018 2018 2018

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on trade press and industry presentations.

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OFFSHORE WIND

At the Scaldia Terminal, Verbrugge has everything on hand to act as a full service partner.

Dutch OffshOre PiOneers

Just a Matter of Plug and Play SOMe Ten yearS aGO, The OFFShOre WinD inDuSTry in MOST nOrTh Sea cOunTrieS WaS JuST SMall buSineSS anD Only a FeW cOMPanieS haD POSiTiVe ThOuGhTS abOuT The POTenTial OF The OFFShOre reneWableS market. Offshore wind is getting ample attention these days, however, and many companies are interested in taking advantage of this growing market. Verbrugge international is considered to be the pioneering logistics company for this industry in the netherlands. time to visit Verbrugge in Vlissingen to learn more about this family-owned company.

“ n 2008, almost a decade ago, we were approached by Fluor for one of the projects they were acting on as an ePci contractor,” erik van der ham, commercial Manager Project cargo at Verbrugge begins. “fluor was looking for a marshalling yard to store and handle 140 monopiles and an equal number of transition pieces (TPs) for the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm. The dimensions of the monopiles were 62m in length and up to 700mt in weight – huge figures for foundations at that time.”

A Lot of Attention

For Verbrugge, this offshore wind project was the start of many offshore wind-related assignments. Mikhael Paulus, commercial Manager and colleague of Mr Van der ham, continues, “Greater Gabbard was the very first offshore wind project in the port of Vlissingen, as well as the largest offshore wind project developed at that time.” The OWF received a lot of media attention, as a large number of jobs were created by this project. Within no time, the numerous bright yellow TP structures changed the skyline of Vlissingen. Javelin, Jumbo’s Offshore DP2 heavy lift vessel, became a regular visitor to Verbrugge’s Zeeland terminal for the loading of the tPs. Photo courtesy of Verbrugge

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The monopiles were transported by barge and installed by Seaway Heavy Lifting’s Stanislav Yudin. “Today, an increased number of companies are involved in offshore wind and therefore we often see large objects in Vlissingen. A lot of people in the harbour are used to these impressive structures, but if you think about the weights and sizes being handled, it remains impressive work.” Mr Paulus explains.

Excellence in Five Areas

Mr Van der Ham: “Although our first project was very challenging due to various external

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factors, we managed it perfectly and gained considerable insights into project management. Thinking along with customers and the ability to quickly adapt to situations are reasons why more contractors and operators wanted to collaborate with us after this project. Today, our experience, combined with the excellent facilities we offer at our terminals in Vlissingen, are also important factors when choosing Verbrugge. We are located close to the North Sea and suppliers can reach us easily via road, rail and inland waterway. The latter appears to be a big plus when it comes to transporting parts, compared to our competition.” Direct

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Track Record Some of the projects that stand out are listed below: • • • • • • • • •

Greater Gabbard Thanet Sheringham Shoal London Array Riffgat Global Tech I Eneco Luchterduinen Alstom Halliade Veja Mate

• Gode Wind • Stinger Pioneering Spirit • Rampion • Dudgeon • Walney Extension • Merkur • Beatrice

access to open sea, meaning no locks and no bridges, is also a big advantage compared to other ports. Verbrugge excels in five areas, according to Mr Van der Ham: “People, adaptability/ flexibility, knowledge, capacity and infrastructure. These are key areas in our business in which we differentiate ourselves from the rest. Vast experience in managing projects, in combination with continuously optimising our processes and strong collaboration with partners, has resulted in cost reduction. We believe this is necessary to successfully build a solid basis for any type of (offshore) project. Our relationship with trustworthy HL partners is a good example of all this. In other words, our key focus is meeting the needs of our customers in the most efficient way, while caring for the health and safety of our people and visitors is our number one priority.”

Production Facility at Zeeland Terminal

In Vlissingen, Verbrugge uses two terminals for project cargo. Mr Paulus explains, “Next to 41ha warehouse space at the Verbrugge

Zeeland Terminal, we have 25ha of open storage for any size of structure. Additionally, we can offer another 30ha expansion area. This year we welcomed a new customer that has set up a production facility at the Zeeland Terminal for the Beatrice offshore windfarm. Our customer is making use of our warehouses, our open storage and our quay facilities. We act as a logistic partner in the broadest sense. Among other things, we are taking care of the (heavy) lift activities, customs formalities and we act as shipping agent.”

‘Think-Along-Mentality’

“Furthermore, at our Scaldia Terminal we literally have everything on hand. This allows us to act as a full service partner for the offshore industry,” Mr Van der Ham adds. “900m of heavy-duty quay with 14.5m draught and a jack-up distance at 3m from the quay is available. All perfectly suited for heavy lift activities. Adjacent to the quay we have 21ha of open space for the handling and storage of all kind of projects. The entire area, with large free-span warehouses equipped with project doors, can be used for construction, assembly and coating activities. We are able to react very fast to any demand and can provide up to four ready berths. Apart from our flexibility, we have a ‘think-along-mentality’. We always try to find smart and economical solutions for our customers and are willing to co-invest. This means we are not looking for a quick score, but prefer to establish a stable, long-term relationship instead.”

Everything is Possible

Several customers are making use of Verbrugge Terminals for welding, coating,

construction and assembly work. Mr Van der Ham: “Managing several operations at the same time is daily business for us. Examples of our activities include jacket assembly and the serial welding and coating of monopiles and pinpiles. To add to that, the stinger for the Pioneering Spirit, a single-piece of more than 4,000mt, was constructed on site. Last summer, we facilitated two windfarms simultaneously: Dudgeon and Rampion. Handling and storage of more than 360 foundations, all the logistics for welding and coating the monopiles and loading three HL vessels were part of our scope of work. We could even accommodate a fourth HL berth when necessary. Next to the infrastructure available, we strongly believe that our customers have chosen to work with us because they are able to plug into our operations and benefit from the fact that we can provide equipment and well-trained labour at very short notice. This results in very cost-efficient and flexible solutions. We have 700 highly skilled operators that are certified in a minimum of three functions, making sure we can optimise operations throughout our organisation and avoid idle labour time. The various job combinations and short lead times mean that we can provide the right man, with the right combination of skills, for each specific job. Additionally, we can enable labour for less than a full shift by making combinations with our other activities. Interlashing, which works closely with Verbrugge, is able to provide sea fastening, grillage design and placement. We might be a little too modest but sometimes we forget that no other company can offer the capacity and broad range of services we can.”

Set-up of the new production facility at the Verbrugge Zeeland Terminal. Photo courtesy of Verbrugge

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About Verbrugge

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Hub for Power Plants

Being so well-suited to offshore activities, Verbrugge also attracts customers from other industries. Mr Van der Ham: “We have been chosen by one of our customers for the transhipment of power plant components. For these plants, a large variety of heavy components are transported to Vlissingen from suppliers all over Europe. Once all the cargo has been received, the components are shipped to project locations all over the world. Our HL facilities, including RoRo, our expertise and the space available, make Verbrugge the ideal hub for these kinds of operations.”

Huge Numbers

constructed in the North Sea, we are confident about the future. Our track record shows what we are capable of, and we are ready to serve the entire supply chain of the industry.”

Moving Closer to the Windfarms

As windfarm components increase in size, manufacturers are looking for production facilities closer to windfarms. “With this in mind, our terminals are a perfect match. With our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced staff, we help to increase efficiency and lower costs. In fact, it is just a matter of plug and play for us,” Mr Van der Ham concludes.

Verbrugge International is a leading specialised logistics provider in the strategic heart of Northwest Europe, right on the North Sea coast. Anton Verbrugge senior founded the company in 1958 as a road transport company in Terneuzen. Since then, Verbrugge International has grown into one of the largest players in the port of Zeeland. They handle goods ranging from dry and liquid bulk to forest products (paper and woodpulp, in which Verbrugge is the European market leader), steel, metals, tobacco and project cargo. From Dutch locations in Terneuzen and Vlissingen as well as Zeebrugge in Belgium, the company offers stevedoring and warehousing solutions and a full range of ‘in-house’ services, such as short-sea and deep-sea chartering, port and cargo agency services, customs clearance and fiscal representation. The strategic location and hinterland connections by water, rail and road play an important role in the success of the family-owned company that has grown into a full service partner with more than 1,200 highly trained and dedicated people through the years.

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For almost a decade, the company has been accruing extensive experience in the offshore wind industry, facilitating many offshore windfarms. Mr Paulus: “Since Greater Gabbard, more than 1,100 foundations have been stored and handled via our terminals. These are huge numbers indeed. With many offshore windfarms still to be

Overview of the Verbrugge Zeeland Terminal.

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TRADE SHOW

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world PeTroleum congress in 2017.

They were competing with the us (houston), kazakhstan (astana) and denmark (copenhagen). in a tightly run competition, istanbul won the right to host the prestigious congress that will take place 9 -13 July.

s the ‘olympics’ of the oil and gas sector, the congress has high attendance rates with over 5,000 delegates, 500 ceos, 50 ministers and around 25,000 visitors to the world Petroleum exhibition, thus making it one of the largest strategic oil and gas events in the world. istanbul has a strong track record of hosting international congresses and high-level events and is known for successful planning and organisation. with the motto ‘bridges to our energy future’, the 2017 wPc congress will, without a doubt, be an impressive event.

World Class Congress

mr József Toth, President of wPc is looking forward to the event, stating, “our Turkish hosts and the wPc congress Programme committee (cPc) have prepared another

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TRADE SHOW world-class congress. The theme ‘bridges to our energy future’ is a perfect fit for the current challenges we are seeing in the petroleum industry. building bridges between the oil and gas industry, its customers and stakeholders, across nations and oceans, between the different aspects of our sector and to other industries, will make our industry more efficient and more environmentally sound, and will help to improve the image both for the upstream and downstream sectors.”

A Wide Spectrum of Issues

The nearly 100 Plenaries, ceo Panels, strategic sessions, forums and more, will address a wide spectrum of issues across the sector, such as upstream challenges in a low-oil-price environment, the increasing importance of petrochemicals in downstream, the rise of natural gas, climate change strategies, engaging and retaining talent in the industry and how to manage all these issues through better governance. The congress will be accompanied by one of the largest strategic oil and gas exhibitions, the world Petroleum exhibition. over 500 exhibitors from more than 100 countries are expected to take part in the exhibition, which occupies a total area of 35,000m2.

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international and domestic oil and gas majors, as well as service companies, are invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase their businesses to the rest of the world. The global business opportunities centre (gboc) in the exhibition area will feature exhibits from the national committees of the world Petroleum council, where most national oil and gas companies will be represented. The exhibition will also feature key attractions, such as the social responsibility global Village, Young Professionals lounge, the digital Poster Plaza and the media Village. at the Poster Plaza, up to 200 presentations

Facts & Figures Venue istanbul congress centre icc and lütfi kirdar international convention & exhibition centre icec (congress Valley); harbiye mahallesi, Taşkışla cd, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey Opening hours congress: sunday 9 till Thursday 13 July: 08.30h-17.30h Exhibition monday, 10 July 2017: 10.00h – 18.00h Tuesday, 11 July 2017: 10.00h – 18.00h wednesday, 12 July 2017: 10.00h – 18.00h Thursday, 13 July 2017: 10.00h – 16.00h 5,000 delegates for the congress 25,000 visitors for the exhibition 500 exhibitors from 100 countries

will be shown on e&P, petrochemicals and refining, natural gas and the sustainable management of the industry.

Venue

The event will take place in the congress Valley which includes the istanbul congress centre icc and lutfi kirdar international convention & exhibition centre icec. These purpose-built convention centres have ample modern and safe facilities for the congress and offer delegates access to the heart of the cultural centre of istanbul. mr Toth concludes, “with beautiful istanbul as the background, the social events, including the opening ceremony and Turkish night, will be another highlight. we are grateful to be able to hold the congress under the auspices of the Presidency of the republic of Turkey and are re-assured by their dedication to hosting a safe and secure event for all.” i. www.22wpc.com

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The Future’s Foundation BrIDGES, jETTIES AND OTHEr STEEL STrucTurES ArE THE VISIBLE PrOOf Of A cONSTrucTION cOMPANy’S AcHIEVEMENTS WHIcH cAN BE uSED TO cONVINcE fuTurE cLIENTS Of THEIr quALITIES. VDS HAS AN IMPrESSIVE SELEcTION Of such visible proof, but for many of today’s projects the company has to convince future customers in other ways. Offshore Industry talks with Mr robert van der Loos, cEO at VDS, about this new challenge. Words by ArNO DIrKzWAGEr

“ ndeed for VDS it is becoming increasingly difficult to show our construction projects to our customers, as more and more projects are located offshore and sometimes even subsea,” Mr Van der Loos says. “Normally, when talking with prospects we only have to refer to one of our known civil projects to showcase our expertise, but in the last five years we have expanded our activities from mainly onshore civil projects to a broad range of offshore construction projects. People might have heard of these projects, but have never seen them with their own eyes. So we have to put extra effort into our persuasiveness and it looks like this is working out fine so far,” Mr Van der Loos smiles. “Of course, the experience we gain in this industry with new eyecatching bridges and prestigious renovation projects helps us to design and construct for the offshore industry as well and therefore these onshore projects are valuable references,” he adds.

Great Value

In the beginning, work for the offshore industry was restricted to demobilisation and mobilisation of OSVs. Vessels such as Van Oord’s Aeolus and Seaway Heavy Lift’s

Oleg Strashnov regarly visit Vlissingen. Mr Van der Loos: “Our strength in this lies in the fact that our expertise is not limited to just the (de) mobilisation itself. We also design and construct the various components needed on-deck and, in doing so, we always help our customers to be able to act with as much flexibility as possible which is of great value to them, as every offshore wind project is different: no wind turbines used in the many North Sea windfarms are exactly identical.”

Rapid Expansion

After several mobilisation projects, Van Oord granted VDS the construction of a transition piece (TP) for an offshore highvoltage station at Eneco Luchterduinen offshore windfarm. “Since the construction of this TP, our work for the offshore industry has expanded rapidly,” Mr Van der Loos says. “We have not only carried out many interesting projects for offshore wind, ranging from the painting and coating of monopiles to the engineering and construction of substations, engine houses, j-tubes, boat landings and topdecks, but also for the oil and gas industry, such as a wellhead module for Gina Krog, lattice

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towers, grillages, winch platforms, ballast tanks and pipe protectors, to name a view.”

Eemshaven

Because of the growing order book, VDS had to expand, not only in Vlissingen, which, with 200 personnel, is the largest location of VDS. In Vlissingen, new covered production facilities have now been realised and most recently a new 2x70t gantry crane was installed. “A few years ago,” Mr Van der Loos continues, “we started a facility for handling, storage and sub assembly in Eemshaven, in the north of the Netherlands. Parts constructed in Vlissingen for offshore installations in the northern part of the North Sea are transported to Eemshaven for further assembly, storage and transport. We are also able to mobilise and demobilise vessels at this northern location. I think around 80% of the work in Eemshaven deals with offshore wind; the remaining 20% is oil and gas-related, indicating the importance of Eemshaven for the northern offshore wind projects.”

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of VDS. But the other industries the company is involved in remain important too. recently, VDS also started a production facility in the port of rotterdam. “close to many of our customers, we set up a business in the port of rotterdam for the expansion of our construction capacity. Whereas Vlissingen is aiming at the offshore industry, rotterdam will be working mainly for the petrochemical industry, but of course both locations will be able to take care of all kind of projects in the offshore, civil and petrochemical industry,” Mr Van der Loos comments. The rotterdam facility will become operational this summer and will lead to more cost efficiency for VDS’s rotterdam customers. Mr Van der Loos: “rotterdam will be housing around 60 employees when fully operational and currently we are searching the market for a nice project to start with which can help the staff to get attuned.” Photo courtesy of VDS

New Method of Foundation

The offshore wind industry is constantly innovating and also learning from the oil and gas industry. One example of the latter shows VDS working on the construction of suction buckets for the Aberdeen offshore

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windfarm. Mr Van der Loos explains, “using suction buckets is a relatively new foundation method in the offshore wind market, but the idea itself is already pretty old and has been used in many ways. It is also a known method in the oil and gas industry. A lot of companies involved in the offshore oil and gas industry are also operating in offshore wind, thus transporting experience from the fossil market to the renewables. Iemants, working for Boskalis on the Aberdeen offshore windfarm, has asked us to construct twelve suction buckets, measuring 10m in diameter an 10m in height and weighing 232t to 245t per bucket.”

A Lot of Advantages

Suction buckets, or caissons, are best described as upturned buckets that are lowered into the seabed to anchor particular structures. This is done by pumping water out of the bucket to lower the pressure inside. This negative pressure and foundation weight causes the foundation to sink into the sea floor. This process is easily reversed for the removal of the foundation. This type of foundation has been used in the oil and gas industry since the early eighties to anchor floating structures to the sea floor. for the Aberdeen windfarm, the suction buckets will be used as foundations for jackets on top of which the turbines are installed. “Suction buckets have a lot of advantages compared to other types of foundations,” Mr Van der Loos continues. “Benefits include low noise during installation, as there is no need for pile driving. Because of this, and also because little to no seabed preparation is needed, installation time is much shorter and in the end the buckets can be removed very easily by simply reversing the installation process. This way buckets can even be reused. All together, around 20% can be saved in money compared to standard foundations, also because no jack-up installation vessels and expensive diver operations are needed.”

production methods and expertise focus on unique single pieces. But the suction bucket is a piece of work that fits perfectly in our working procedures even when built in series. To further optimise the production process for the buckets we intend to invest in automation wherever possible. At the upcoming Offshore Wind Energy London, the suction bucket and its demonstration will be one of our highlights and for the next decade we expect it to become a fixed value in our portfolio.”

Future Growth

When looking at the future, Mr Van der Loos is positive: “first of all, the offshore wind industry will remain important for us. It is only six years ago that only a few in the industry really believed in offshore wind, and look where we are now. Offshore wind

really is the energy provider for now and for the future. We are convinced that the suction caisson is the foundation for the future, and as a frontrunner in this segment, VDS is aiming at a leading position in this market. Apart from this, we will continue to construct other offshore oil, gas and wind components, and, with a construction project for Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit that has been granted the decommissioning of a Brent platform, we have also taken our first steps in this industry.” future growth is most likely for VDS. “As recent developments show, our strategy lies in autonomic growth, but when necessary, or when a good occasion arises for a takeover, we will certainly not turn our backs,” Mr Van der Loos concludes with confidence. i. www.vdsstaalbouw.com

Construction of suction buckets in Vlissingen.

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for VDS, the production of suction buckets indicated a new phase in their development. Mr Van der Loos, “So far, at VDS we are not used to producing larger series. Our

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The cradle of The offshore wind indusTry RetiRes afteR 25 yeaRs of PoweR suPPLy

For decommissioning, the blades, nacelle and tower are dismantled and taken down individually.

Vindeby Offshore Windfarm Decommissioned Today, offshore wind is a recognised and proven renewable energy Technology, wiTh The wind energy harvesTed from offshore wind turbines being transformed into green power for millions of households. But it is actually only some 25 years ago that the world’s first offshore windfarm was constructed close to shore in the shallow waters off Vindeby near Lolland in the south-east of Denmark.

indeby offshore windfarm, consisting of eleven offshore wind turbines, was connected to the grid in 1991. after more than 25 years of service, Dong energy, owner and operator of the windfarm, has now decided to decommission it. even though the windfarm’s turbines are small compared to current standards, they have been of vital importance to the industry according to Leif winther, Portfolio asset Manager at Dong energy and responsible for the company’s Danish offshore windfarms. Mr winther explains, “Vindeby offshore windfarm is almost miniaturesize in comparison with the giant projects which are now being realised in northern europe. But without the experience

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Vindeby Offshore Windfarm has played a decisive role in scaling up technology and reducing costs to a level that makes offshore wind attractive to many countries. gained from the world’s first offshore windfarm, we would not be where we are today. It is fair to say that Vindeby is the cradle of the offshore wind industry, and that this is where the industry was born.”

From Pioneering Work to Global Industry

Pioneers from the former Elkraft power company were the first to experiment with installing wind turbines in shallow waters. Since the birth of Vindeby, offshore windfarms have reached utility-scale, and a single one of the largest turbines available today produces more power than the entire Vindeby Offshore Windfarm. “Vindeby Offshore Windfarm has played a decisive role in scaling up technology and reducing costs to a level that makes offshore wind attractive to many countries facing the replacement of end-of-life, coal-fired power plants with new, green energy sources,” says Mr Winther. The Vindeby windfarm covered the annual power consumption of around 2,200 households. In comparison, Dong Energy’s future offshore windfarm Hornsea Project One, which will be the world’s largest offshore windfarm, will be able to supply

green energy to approximately one million households. The offshore wind turbines at Vindeby are located 1.5 - 3km offshore. Today, offshore wind turbines are typically located much further away from shore. Again, Hornsea Project One is setting a record as the 174 offshore wind turbines will be located at an impressive 120km offshore, where the strong winds will ensure a high level of power production from each of the large wind turbines. During its entire lifetime, Vindeby Offshore Windfarm produced 243GWh of power. This corresponds to what seven of the largest offshore wind turbines today can produce in a single year.

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foundations will be sent onshore to Nyborg Harbour where the components will be reused as much as possible as spare parts for other wind turbines. Some of the blades will become part of a research project at DTU Risø, while others will be reused in an innovative noise barrier concept. One wind turbine will also become part of the exhibition at ‘Energimuseet’ (the Danish Museum of Energy). Components that are not immediately reusable will be transported to a certiﬁed recovery company. i. www.dongenergy.com

Decommissioning’s Facts

When the wind turbines at Vindeby were installed in 1991, they were lifted into place in one piece, but for decommissioning purposes, the blades, nacelle and tower will be dismantled and taken down individually by a mobile crane on board a jack-up vessel. The concrete foundations will be broken down on site, mainly by hydraulic demolition shears, and collected afterwards. All wind turbine components and

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TAILOr-mADe hOISTINg AND LIFTINg SOLuTIONS

Never a Dull Moment LIFTINg AND hOISTINg Are eVerYDAY AcTIVITIeS IN The OFFShOre INDuSTrY AND OperATOrS AND cONTrAcTOrS mAke A greAT eFFOrT TO eNSure ThAT The jOB TO Be DONe IS cArrIeD out in a safe and efficient way. To this end, it is not just the operation but also the necessary equipment that requires an attentive approach. Dutch full-service specialist Liftal is an expert in lifting technologies and has met many challenges over the years in the field of hoisting, lifting and fall protection.

rom inspecting hoisting beams in the nuclear industry in France or a gas plant in Tunisia through to testing a Dutch heavy-lift floating crane, there is literally ‘never a dull moment’ at Liftal. In the offshore industry, the company has also built up an impressive track record. The burgeoning offshore wind industry in the North Sea needs ever-larger turbines, resulting in new challenges for offshore wind operators and heavy-lift contractors. Liftal is the expert who ensures that operations are carried out in safety. Liftal’s scope of work includes installing, maintaining, testing, inspecting and certifying lifting and hoisting equipment. Although most of the work takes place at Liftal’s three locations – two in the Dutch ports of Vlissingen and Yerseke and one in Temse (Belgium) – maintenance, repair and testing can be carried out at any other location, even at sea.

Always on Top of Everything

Liftal’s employees have considerable practical experience.

One of the company’s strengths lies in its close collaboration with suppliers and customers. For Liftal, it is all about trusting and helping each other. With its continuous provision of tailor-made solutions, the company adjusts to the specific needs of the customer, which means carrying out a substantial number of test cases and being on top of everything that is happening in the business. There is always a solution, but of course safety is one of the top priorities. The company has all equipment and knowledge in-house. Because of its specialist intake and extra service, Liftal has the ability to take control of the entire supply chain.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Liftal has built an impressive track record in the offshore industry.

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Fewer Things to Worry About

As the lifting and hoisting sector is currently dealing with innumerable rules and regulations, many customers do not know exactly what needs to be done, or how. Liftal’s employees have considerable practical experience, so they can provide a reliable assessment of an operation, how much time is required and which materials are needed. This means that customers have fewer things to worry about.

Refresher Courses

practical experience is not the only thing which makes a difference; the company is also a front-runner when it comes to certified inspectors. each and every one of Liftal’s inspectors has full, all-round qualifications. To keep staff up-to-date, Liftal invests substantially in training and yearly refresher courses, also in the field of all the latest legislation and regulations. On top of this, the improvement in both digitalisation and automation gives them the competence to take on specialised projects. Over the past years the Liftal team has doubled in number. All this additional capacity allows them to provide their customers with a quicker service.

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First ATEX Certification in Lifting and Hoisting Sector Liftal is the first company in the sector which may call itself an ATeX/Iecex certified Service Facility. This certification sets it apart as the only company which can function as a full partner to the petrochemical, maritime and offshore industries in terms of delivery, installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of explosion-protected lifting equipment. The certification means that not only the hoisting products Liftal provides, but also the hoistrelated services they offer, such Photo courtesy of Liftal as inspections, tests, maintenance and repairs, are Mr Kuipers (left) and Mr Hirdes (right), showing the ATEX always explosion-protected, and certificate. that is a comforting thought. hans hirdes, manager of the Liftal branch in Vlissingen, explains, “Our suppliers often know a lot about the ATeX design of their products and about laws and regulations around explosives, but cannot always say exactly to what extent maintenance activities conform to them. That made us decide to get the ATeX certificate ourselves.” The ATeX certification complements other certifications for lifting and work equipment, such as LeeA. “The entire certification and training process has taken about six months, but this is actually only the beginning. each year, DekrA certification, the institute which has certified us, will check that we are still operating according to the ATeX standards, both in our office and also in the field. So there’s no question of relaxing,” says paul kuipers, unit manager Industry and ATeX Officer at Liftal.

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DRILLING & PRODUCTION The well-service crew is called out to perform well-service activities at an unmanned platform.

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a Well-service acTiviTy on an unmanned gas producTion plaTform

A WIT-Skid Scenario The compacT, self-supporTing resaTo WiT-skid helps Well-operaTing and service companies perform Well-inTegriTy TesTing and services on all high-pressure Wells and componenTs. iT does so by increasing testing versatility, reducing hazardous risks and improving ergonomics with sufficient storage space. That leaves only one question: what will a day of wellservice activities be like when using the resato WiT-skid?

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he well-service crew is called out to perform well-service activities at an unmanned platform. The task at hand is a planned well-integrity and sub-surface integrity test (WiT & siT) on all wells, including the flushing and greasing of all wellhead and X-mas tree valves, followed by a foam batch to be pumped into each well due to water influx. These foam treatments must be performed at regular intervals to keep the gas wells flowing. To perform these services, the resato WiT-skid, a multipurpose, air-driven, self-supporting modular pump unit is used because of its versatility and storage space. as the crane on the platform is dismantled, the well intervention-vessel easily lifts the WiT-skid (Âą2,500kg per module) onto the platform and places it at a safe location. it has a small

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footprint, due to its 20m to 40m reeled, water-based fluid, hydraulic oil and air hoses, which enable it to reach the wellheads and X-mas trees.

Versatile WIT-Skid

on this platform, the wells have noneequalising tubing retrievable sub-surface safety valves (Tr-sssv), which need to be inflow-tested, recorded and re-opened where possible, to allow inflow testing of the X-mas tree valves. The versatile WiT-skid is capable of pumping up to 40 l/min and 15,000psi, and with the 4½” tubing at 120m, it takes 695l and eighteen minutes to equalise and open the Tr-sssv to continue the testing operations. To have safe access to the X-mas tree valves, a small work platform is built using the scaffolding equipment stored in a purpose-designed toolbox compartment within the WiT-skid. The build-in toolbox has sufficient storage space for all spares, tools, hi-Torque and air tools.

Preventing Hydrate Formation

all X-mas tree valves and wellhead valves are inflow tested and/or pressure-tested using a glycol water mix to prevent hydrate formation. This water-based mixture is readily available from two 3bbl reservoirs. certain valves have a salt deposit built-up,

but the WiT-skid is able to flush this away. further WiT activities take place by pressuretesting the wellhead seals with hydraulic oil from the separate 1bbl oil reservoir, and by injecting plastic in the wellhead seals where needed. all valves are greased and, where necessary, sealed with the grease and sealant pumps available on the WiT-skid. a special small overhead crane is present to load and unload, in this case, the grease and sealant pumps.

all test data is analogue-recorded on charts. The unit has 5,000psi and 15,000psi chart recorders and gauges for accuracy. furthermore, a separate aTeX digital pressure memory gauge recorder is used for the easy integration of the recorded data into the Well integrity management system. once all tasks are done, one more operational task is to pump a foam batch into the well to enhance the well-flow again. a separate ibc tank with 2% kcl and foam is used to suck it directly using the WiT-skid and pump it into the well. overnight it drops

Further WIT activities take place by pressure-testing the wellhead seals with hydraulic oil.

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Resato WIT-Skid, a multipurpose, air-driven, selfsupporting modular pump unit.

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to the reservoir and the well is ready to produce safely again after its regular investigation and maintenance. With this operation, barriers are checked and pronounced safe and the well is ready to start work agaie, thus reducing deferment and increasing the operator’s cash flow. This is a typical example of how well services can bring dollars to the table using the purposebuilt resato WiT-skid. i. www.resato.com

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Equalising and opening of the TR-SSSV allods inflow testing of the E-mas tree valves.

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new report chArts pAth to offshore wind cost competitiveness

Key Success Factors inÂ Offshore Wind A new report published recently by the internAtionAl energy Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Renewable eneRgy Technology DeploymenT pRogRamme (Iea-ReTD) highlights the importAnce of effective policy in stimulAting deployment and driving cost reduction in the offshore wind sector. Following a year of record-breaking auction prices in the netherlands and Denmark, the study identifies the key success factors that have supported a burgeoning industry in europe, with lessons learned by both policy makers and industry players.

he report, delivered through a collaboration between the carbon Trust, mott macDonald, and green giraffe, projects that global offshore wind capacity is set to increase threefold in the period from 2015 to 2020, marking a period of industry maturation as costs fall and new offshore wind markets emerge, both within and beyond europe. a cost reduction of 60% from 2010 to 2017 indicates that industry targets for 2025 have been exceeded eight years ahead of schedule, suggesting that offshore wind could potentially be fully integrated into the market on a competitive basis in some european countries within the next decade. however, the report suggests that a more cautionary approach is expected in new markets with less established

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Best Practices

analysis of the evolution of regulatory frameworks identifies several examples of best practice, underpinned by the need for political stability and market-scale and supportmechanism visibility. notable recent policy trends include the introduction of competitive auctions and centralised development models, in which government bodies take on a greater role in the development process. These trends are seen to be having a considerable impact on the risk profile for developers, with increased allocation and price risk countered by reduced development and technical risk.

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industry structures, such as the United States and east asia.

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Offshore wind could potentially be fully integrated into the market on a competitive basis in some European countries within the next decade.

In combination, this is resulting in lower perceived risks from the finance community due to growing confidence in the ability of developers and the supply chain, with offshore wind increasingly considered an attractive investment opportunity for a more diverse range of actors.

A Must-Read

David de Jager, operating agent for the IeaReTD, says, “This report is a must-read for policy makers and industry stakeholders in established and emerging markets to understand the key factors of successful offshore wind deployment. The numerous case studies and detailed recommendations give valuable insights that show the state-of-theart of this promising renewable energy sector.” Rhodri James, manager at the carbon Trust, comments, “The offshore wind industry is a major success story, as demonstrated by the steep cost reduction achieved in recent years. The progress made has been underpinned by supportive policy frameworks, but continued support is necessary to drive long-term cost reduction and open new markets for offshore wind on a global scale. This report highlights a number of lessons learned that can serve as best practice for policymakers.”

Recommendations

Recommendations for policymakers and industry players include: • governments should re-evaluate their offshore wind ambitions in the light of accelerated cost reduction. • governments should consider implementing near-term roadmaps to

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hedge against long-term uncertainty. • competitive auctions can drive down costs, but should be accompanied by government de-risking activities. • governments and industry players should continue investing in technology innovation to achieve long-term cost reduction. • Industry players should embrace collaboration to share the cost and risk of delivering large-scale projects and undertaking R&D activities. • Industry players should engage more with the public to highlight successes and improve the public perception of the offshore wind industry.

Global offshore wind capacity is set to increase threefold in the period from 2015 to 2020.

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Offshore Wind Cost Trends in Europe

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Target Share Renewable Energy in 2020

* The Crown Estate (TCE) Cost Reduction Pathways (2011); ** Cost Reduction Monitoring Framework (2017); *** Includes grid connection and site development costs for NL and DK Projects (uplift of €14/MWh). It should be noted that many of the ‘actual’ projects reaching FID have not yet been built.

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Delta Coastal Services has its origin in dredging and civil waterworks.

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Quick Response From Vlissingen Delta Coastal serviCes (DCs) is a young Company with fair, but ambitious, plans. establisheD in 2015, the Company saw a flying start assisting in a dredging project. mr pieter Janssen, Director at DCs, reflects: â&#x20AC;&#x153;when we were granted our first assignment we were still looking for a vessel, so it was a bit of a challenging experience. but now we have two vessels and a new one underway, and our first customer is still using our expertise.â&#x20AC;?

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CS is a service provider with its origin in dredging and civil waterworks. The company operates both near and on shore. At dredging operations, the company assists with the allocation of the tubes, and its vessels are used for surveying and sounding. With its vessel’s crew, equipment and (spare) parts can be safely and quickly transferred to and from the dredgers. With this quick response expertise, the company now focuses on the growing offshore wind market.

Strategically Located

Mr Janssen continues: “We are aiming at various markets in the offshore, but obviously the offshore wind industry is

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currently the place to be. Located in Zeeland, in the port of Vlissingen and at Neeltje Jans (the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier), we are close to many North Sea offshore windfarms that are planned, under construction or already commissioned. This strategic location enables our clients to cost-effectively transfer goods and crew. It is certainly convenient that we are very well connected to the hinterland by road and rail. Being close to the newly to be built Dutch and Belgian offshore windfarms such as Norther and Borssele is perfect for us, yet our scope reaches even further. In other offshore sectors, we already operate in Denmark, France, Germany and UK, as distances are

never too far in the North Sea region. It is just a small trip to the UK from Vlissingen, and even Denmark only takes 22 hours. The same applies to the offshore wind market, construction and O&M, as these operators and contractors can also profit from our service anywhere on the North Sea.” When searching for opportunities, DCS also looks at the market for nautical maintenance. “As we have everything on hand, we can offer a complete package of nautical maintenance services, such as maintaining and repairing buoys and lights. Our aim is a balanced scope of work in various segments. Our core business, around 30% of our work, will be supplying quick response service at sea, another 30%

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DCS Warrior is a true multi-purpose vessel.

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will be in dredging support, 20% of our work lies in surveying and sounding, and the remaining 20% should be nautical O&M,” adds Mr Janssen.

Continuity Offered

DCS wants to be a full service partner for the offshore industry. “In this business, continuity is very important and this is precisely what we offer. Any delay in an O&M operation costs money. With our full time quick response service, we can help contractors and operators to save both time and money. DCS always requires two vessels on standby in Zeeland, to be able to offer a 24/7 service. DCS at present provides services with the DCS 1, the DCS Warrior and a Fast Rib. The Warrior is a true multipurpose vessel. “The Warrior is a very comfortable vessel, with dedicated accommodation for passengers in front of the vessel. A new vessel, the DSC Discovery, is on its way from the UK and will also be operational soon. Mr Janssen adds: “With this additional vessel, we can further expand our marine services and guarantee fulltime availability from Zeeland. Apart from this, DCS has also set up a

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partnership with the owner of a guard vessel. The company will with this guard vessel expand its activities to traffic control during dredging operations, among other things. “It is always good to have an extra eye on the surroundings of a dredging operation. With the guard vessel, we can control traffic around the operation. We timely alert vessels passing by about the dredging operation, so they can keep their distance. In doing so, the staff of the dredging company can concentrate on their work, which helps the dredging company to work safely and securely.”

Buitenhaven Vlissingen

DCS this summer expects to expand its services by moving to new offices in Vlissingen. “We are going to settle down in the Buitenhaven in the port of Vlissingen. This is an ideal location. With our vessels, it is less than one hour’s sailing time to the North Sea, and we are within 400m from the railway station with a direct connection to Schiphol Airport.”. But it is not just the location that matters. Mr Janssen continues: “In our offices, staff from our clients will be able to use one of our rooms as a temporary

office or for meetings. We can then provide customers with a full service package, as we will have everything available for their convenience.” Delta Coastal Services is rapidly growing. Staff currently includes approximately 30 fulltime employees. Mr Janssen Delta“Things Coastal Services is agoing young concludes: are now indeed company specialising in both well, which is a good thing, as it proves that wet and dry support for dredging our customers are satisfied with what we activities, maritime projects and are doing for them. On the other hand, our earthmoving in the broadest growth should never lead to less quality and sense, in the Netherlands and service, so we are very careful that we don’t northern Europe. run too fast.” i. www.deltacoastalservices.nl The Netherlands Rotterdam

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Asset Integrity Management with w-IMS Partnering with Shell, CenoSCo

and specific methodologies developed

ore than 50 sites that have implemented w-IMS have discovered that it increases maximum plant availability. The system allows the sites an optimal schedule, maintenance plan intervals and next inspection dates by providing asset management and assessment modules to assess the criticality of the equipment, trend the wall thickness readings and combine data to suggest an optimum interval.

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Asset Management

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w-IMS has rich asset management features that help register and monitor (functional) locations and physical pieces of equipment for their inspections. Location and equipment specifications can be configured per equipment type and can be customised per site. The actual asset hierarchy is often loaded through an interface with the ERP system (such as SAP). This particular interface can be configured in two ways: getting asset hierarchy data from the ERP system into w-IMS and by pushing schedules and plans from w-IMS to SAP.

S-Risk Based Inspection (RBI)

S-RBI is a methodology for optimising inspection and monitoring efforts, used for managing the pressure envelopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s integrity. It defines corrosion loops and their integrity operating window to determine the process and corrosion mechanisms in a loop, assigning the equipment to the loop and assessing each mechanism of the loop by performing a risk assessment and confidence rating to determine the Maximum Inspection Interval (MII). w-IMS uses best practices in the industry to reach a max interval for the non-age related mechanisms, and uses wall thickness data to determine the remnant life and max interval for agerelated mechanisms. It offers specific methodologies for pressure relief valves, atmospheric tanks and conventional pressure equipment. All questionnaires and matrices used can be fully customised to suit the specific client needs.

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Wall Thickness Readings / Data Analyses

w-IMS helps determine which wall thickness measurements should be taken, and when. It allows the bundling of multiple measurement locations and analyses measurements on all these locations in one go. Moreover, it analyses the measurement data and indicates anomalies, outliers, change in corrosion rate levels and various warnings and errors to stop you from using wrong measurements. The module provides new insights and will bring out the value of existing data to set the optimal intervals for future inspections.

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Scheduling and Optimisation

Start optimising schedules by using an S-RBI interval alongside existing (legal) intervals, or apply the interval factor from criticality and confidence assessments to UT schedules. An audit trail is created for each change. Use geographical data / 3D data or 2D AutoCAD drawings to align schedules with the same access requirements, or use various small tools to determine the optimal inspection method. After the inspection has taken place, the system will guide users on how to credit the schedule using applicable templates that provide the correct input fields, which can be used to measure performance on the long run. The crediting

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of a recurring schedule will automatically create new schedules based on the interval.

Dashboarding and Reporting

w-IMS dashboards provide visualisation of priority actions and activities. Various default dashboards are available for each site. The Inspector Dashboard, for instance indicates the consolidated, summarised data for inspectors to set priorities on

schedules and inspections. w-IMS also includes the feature of creating custom dashboards with a customisable interface and the ability to pull real-time data from the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s database. w-IMS also provides predefined reports in MS Word and PDF, and a manner to query custom overviews for exporting to Excel. i. www.cenosco.com

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InterDam has appointed Anton Steenbakker as member of the new to be established Advisory Board. Mr Steenbakker has 33 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and worked for Fluor for 22 years, seven years as COO and Chairman of the Management Board for Fugro, and four years for Stork as CEO.

Angus Training Group (ATG) has appointed Sam Greer as Managing Director. Ms Greer joins the company from Fife’s Developing Young Workforce project. She will lead ATG through a period of change, as the organisation identifies new technologies to ensure its training continues to meet the needs of its members and the wider industry.

The US operation of M² Subsea has announced the appointment of a new General Manager and Senior Vice President of Commercial, as the firm embarks on the next stage of its growth strategy. Based in Houston, Paddy Hardey will be responsible for implementing the firm’s global commercial and contracting principals to ensure the strategic development and continued growth of the fledging subsea company.

Restrata has appointed a new managing director to lead the organisation’s continued growth and international expansion. Botan Osman brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in the technology, safety and security, and business continuity in both the public and private sectors to the role, having held numerous senior management and senior government positions in the UK and across the Middle East.

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SeakeepeR Seakeeper has promoted Andrew Semprevivo to Chief Operating Officer. A Seakeeper employee since the commercialisation of the company in 2008, Mr Semprevivo has assumed various sales roles, culminating in his appointment as Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2014.

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UTEC has welcomed Stuart Cameron as new Chief Executive Officer, as its original founder retires from the business. Stuart has spent more than 20 years in the international subsea construction sector, having previously held a variety of operational and management roles for Subsea 7, as well as Chief Operating Officer for Ceona. Mr Cameron will be based in the newly formed UTEC headquarters within the Acteon building in Aberdeen.

Maarten Post has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the General Management Team of the Radio Holland Group. With his extensive and versatile international management experience, Mr Post will be responsible for the management of the global operations of the Radio Holland Group and for further building up the global service network. Mr Post has had several managerial positions within the group.

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OSI OUTFITTERS PAGES First User-Defined ECDIS Raytheon Anschütz, a leading navigation company, introduces the world’s first user-defined Electronic Chart Display and Information System. Raytheon Anschütz designed the new Synapsis ECDIS NX software based on direct input from customers. The software features state-of-the-art design and stands out with an intuitive user interface, a clearly structured display, consistent operational concepts and modern interaction patterns such as touch operation, ‘drag and drop,’ pins and handles, and context-sensitive help dialogue. It is flexible and can adapt to new use cases or integrate new functions, without overloading the display or overwhelming the user. i. www.raytheon-anschuetz.com

Jotun Introduces Maintenance Coating System Jotun has developed a maintenance coating system, offering offshore operators the optimum in protection, durability and ease of application, while reducing costs. The new range, which consists of three individual products, will be the world’s first NORSOK approved solution for brush and roller application on power tooled and water jetted surfaces. The products have a range of key benefits: the Barrier Smart Pack primer extends system lifetime while reducing surface preparation and application cost; Jotamastic Smart Pack HB delivers high build, even thickness finish, is easy to apply and gives long-lasting protection in the harshest environments; and Hardtop One offers all the benefits of a two-component high quality polysiloxane coating, in a single component polysiloxane coating. i. www.jotun.com

Flintstone Introduces Revolutionary New Subsea Tensioned Mooring System Multistage Fracturing Service for Deep Water Baker Hughes introduces its DEEPFRAC deep water multistage fracturing service, which can save operators hundreds of millions in Euros in offshore developments through unprecedented efficiency gains across the completion phase. Using multi-position sleeves and patented flowback control technology, the service accelerates or eliminates certain steps of conventional multizone completion operations and enables rapid stimulation of 20+ stages. i. www.bakerhughes.com

Flintstone Technology has developed a new subsea tensioned mooring system that provides a simple connection and disconnection, along with the ability to tension at the seabed or mid-line. Flintstone’s new system, which operates in both shallow and deep waters, allows significant weight and cost savings, as well as reduced maintenance and improved safety. i. www.flint-tech.com

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OSI OUTFITTERS PAGES New Taco Marine Outrigger Rigging Kits Taco Marine has introduced three new Outrigger Rigging Kits to cover almost every possible application, from single line for a centre rigger and outriggers, to double and even triple line rigging for aluminium and carbon fibre outrigger poles. The new rigging kits provide a combination of upgraded components, including cork outrigger, ball stops and Lindgren-Pitman Premium 400lb Monofilament Line. The triple rigging kits offer doubleshielded Ronstan Delrin ball bearings with triple roller shock cord pulleys.

Orlaco Introduces New HD IP Cameras for Vessels and Cranes Orlaco’s new HD IP cameras reach the highest achievable level of protection: IP69K. That makes them exceptionally suitable for heavy-duty machinery and extreme weather circumstances, such as on vessels, quays, oilrigs and construction cranes. The HD IP zoom cameras feature excellent image quality and offer more peripheral options. The network cameras are also easy to integrate and control. With these new HD IP cameras, the company wants to make high-quality surveillance more available for maritime applications. i. www.orlaco.com

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The World’s First Electric TRSV In collaboration with TOTAL, Halliburton has developed the EcoStar valve. This is the world’s first electric tubing-retrievable safety valve (e-TRSV). It eliminates hydraulic fluid to enable a fully electric completion system, and minimising the risk of exposing electronics to produced wellbore fluids while retaining the same safety mechanism as today’s conventional safety valves. The EcoStar e-TRSV provides direct positional feedback between the fully open and fully closed positions, and includes sensor communication back to the surface, which allows for analysis and diagnostic capabilities unavailable in any other safety valve today. i. www.halliburton.com

BigBore-IIe Wellhead System Dril-Quip introduces the Bigbor-IIe Wellhead system, a fully qualified subsea wellhead system that has been extensively analysed and validation tested to be suitable for high pressure/ high temperature (HP/HT) service. It consists of a DXe connection profile, an integral highcapacity hanger lockdown, superior system fatigue, and high-capacity running tools. The BigBoreIIe provides significant drilling cost savings by reducing the number of trips into the well, eliminating the need for drilling/production lockdown equipment, and allowing the reducing of casing strings. i. www.dril-quip.com

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OSI OUTFITTERS PAGES New ProZero Diving Boat Tuco Marine presents the brand new ProZero 12m LDV Light Diving Vessel. This new vessel is dedicated to the diving and subsea market, and is designed and optimised to serve as a platform for subsea operations and support of up to three divers. Diving operations include underwater inspection, investigation, construction, repair and maintenance of machinery and structures, as well as recovery of sunken assets. In addition to the large driver and control cabin, the boat is equipped with a working deck and has room for up to three dive control stations in the cabin. The 12-metre long ProZero vessel comes with double inboard diesel engines and waterjets. i. www.tuco.dk

No Anchor Can Deliver the Holding Power of the Stevshark Rex The application of drag embedment anchors has been expanded to the most remote and challenging territories on earth. Strong soils, including clay, cemented carbonate and calcarenite rocks are no longer prohibitive with Vryhofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Stevshark Rex anchor, opening up the economic possibility for operators to develop new energy resources in a much larger area around the world. Depending on the location, the holding power of the anchor is 22% to 47% higher than the previous Stevshark version. i. www.vryhof.com

New Yaw Brake Lifting and Installation Tool Cuts Maintenance in Half

Green Pin Introduces the Power Sling Shackle Green Pin introduces the Green Pin Power Sling Shackle. This shackle lets customers save up to 20% on synthetic and wire rope costs, thanks to its revolutionary design (patent pending). It has an optimal D/d ratio and the widest crown (+10%) in the industry. Each shackle has been individually proofload tested to twice the Working Load Limit. Long-term performance is guaranteed by extensive fatigue testing (over 40,000 cycles). Furthermore, the shackle offers great handling due to its lower body weight, multiple handling points and RFID chips in both shackle body and pin. i. www.vanbeest.nl

Operational Control and Grid Technology in One Bachmann offers a PLC-integrated grid measurement and monitoring module for electrical three-phase networks, with a considerably greater range of functions than commonly available on the market. Fitting seamlessly in the tried and tested M1 automation/controller environment, the GMP232 of the latest generation offers additional calculation processes, high precision frequency measuring and enhanced protection functions. The solution efficiently combines plant control (operational control) and grid technology into a modular unit. i. www.bachmann.info

Svendborg Brakes has released its yaw brake lifting and installation tool, which aims to improve safety and reduce the time to maintain yaw brake systems on wind turbines. This latest innovation uses a simple carriage assembly to position, raise and lower brakes to ensure that maintenance engineers minimise any heavy lifting and complete their tasks more efficiently. Created to improve safety and productivity of the engineers, the tool is easy to transport and assemble on site.

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oil, gas & wind energy: the future! Offshore Industry was present in the Dutch Pavilion at this years’ OTC Houston. Once again, the pavilion was perfectly organised by IRO.

they also talked about their successful first-ever fire-after-explosion test. At one of the many forums, BP told us about the many lessons learned from their Mad Dog project in the Gulf of Mexico.

Attending OTC is not just a matter of visiting Several exhibitors organised receptions at their the conference and exhibition, but also booths and, as usual, the GustoMSC happy hour encompasses a tour along many side events was very popular. The events at the UK and Danish organised by the industry. national pavilions also We had the pleasure to attracted a lot of people. be invited to Vryhof Anchors’ Everyone should treasure family party at the George these kinds of industry Ranch Historical Park on the events; they are a great Sunday before the show contribution to the positive began and this was the The events are part of vibe which makes these perfect way to start our exhibitions so successful. week. Other networking the positive vibe that events we attended included makes these exhibitions Upcoming events the IRO Holland Network Offshore Industry will be Reception at the Museum of so successful. attending include Offshore Fine Arts and the annual Wind Energy London, North Bayards OTC BBQ at the River Oaks Garden Club. These kinds of events are, apart Sea Offshore Den Helder, IRO member meeting at from the exhibition itself, a very convenient way to Broekman Logistics Rotterdam and NorShipping Oslo. I hope to see you there! meet interesting people from the industry. In fact, our networking activities had already started in the ‘plane, as many people attending OTC were on the same flight as us. During OTC Houston, a lot of interesting news, products and innovations were given exposure. At a press conference, InterDam presented their new advisory board member Arnold Steenbakker and

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