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North Sea Collaboration Calls

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IN THIS ISSUE WE HAVE A STRONG NORTH SEA FOCUS, LOOKING AT SOME REALLY EXCITING FABRICATION & ENGINEERING PROJECTS THAT HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN place in the region. Included in this are the first true float-over installation in the North Sea and Damen’s rapidly executed leg extension of the Rowan Viking in preparation for work in Norway. Along with these items we consider some of the innovative subsea and HVDC technologies currently making an impact.

With this North Sea theme in mind I was very interested to read Lloyd’s Register Energy’s recent poll covering the five greatest concerns for North Sea oil executives operating on the UKCS. Naturally, rising expenditure alongside falling production tops the list. Production from assets fell 38 percent between 2010 and 2013 – a drop of 500 million boe. Last year, just 15 new wells were drilled on the shelf whilst, over the same period, expenditure rose to GBP 8.9 billion. However, LR Energy says there are also grounds for optimism, with an estimated 24 billion boe still remaining on the UKCS. Also highlighted is the fall of the contracting model from a cost base perspective, a lack of forward planning for decommissioning, the possibility that a new regulator may not have the required impact and a perceived knowledge shortage within the industry.

Like the Wood Review, LR Energy suggest that what is needed to address these issues is more collaboration – in an industry that has always been strongly competitive.

Thankfully, there are many opportunities for companies in the offshore industry to come together and perhaps find ways to work in closer concert going forward. One of these is about to take place as you receive this issue.

Offshore Energy in Amsterdam is a growing phenomenon.

Last year’s event saw over 9,000 visitors and the organisers are expecting this to rise further this year. Somewhere in the region of 500 exhibitors from across the industry are going to be showcasing their offerings.

In this issue you’ll find information on almost 50 exhibitors, making it easier for you to find them. Enjoy the issue and I look forward to seeing you at Offshore Energy!

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18 The Power of Three – Fairmount Marine Tugs Tow FPSO 36 First North Sea Float-Over – Largest HVDC Platform 44 Joining the Team – New Self-Propelled Jack-Up Vessel 76 Heavy Lifters – Energy Industry Capabilities 80 The Rewards of R&D – Synthetic & Steel Ropes

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21 Offshore Energy 2014 – Exhibition & Conference 85 Cutting Costs – Investor Pressure at ONS 2014 91 Maritime Charity Golf – Network for a Cause FABRICATION & ENGINEERING

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33 Extended Life – Compressor to Increase Production 43 Accommodating Rising Demand – TLQ Availability SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY

49 Offshore Warrior – Ceona Amazon Reaches Milestone 52 Making the Connection – Subsea Processing Potential 55 Best Practice – Standards for Offshore HVDC 56 Supergrid in the Making – Linking North Sea Markets 75 Rock On – Strengthening EPC Role

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67 New Generation – Navigational Aid for Global Waters

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68 Sealed & Delivered – Monopiles to Amrumbank West 70 Taking the Ports by Storm – Long-Term Commitment REGULARS

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91 Yellow & Finch Pages 96 Word on the Sea www. o f f s h o r e - i n d u s t r y.eu

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On the Cover For this issue of Offshore Industry, South Korea-based DSR sponsored our cover image. The company has been manufacturing both synthetic fibre and steel wire ropes from their five facilities for over 50 years. DSR have recently been awarded a major contract to supply a record-breaking fibre sling to a Brazilian offshore project. Read more starting on pg 80 Photo rights DSR. OSI 2014 | Vo l u me 7 | I s s u e 5 | 3

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Offshore Accommodation for Rent and Sale

We produce stand-alone offshore containers for riggs, transformer platforms and all kind of seagoing vessels, pontoons and barges.

With standard 20 ft, HC-ISO containers with CSC approval, we are able to provide living quarters, offices, messrooms, galleys, laundry, recreation or locker rooms for your individual demand.

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VSMC Changes Name to VBMS VSMC (Visser & Smit Marine Contracting) is now called VBMS. This name change is a result of the strategic joint venture between VolkerWessels and Boskalis, which was formalised in 2013. VBMS is inspired by the initialisation of VolkerWessels Boskalis Marine Solutions. Besides introducing

a new name, VBMS is also rolling out a new logo and corporate identity. VBMS are specialists in subsea power cable installation, balance of plant maintenance for the renewables market, umbilical/flowline installation for the oil & gas markets and installation of interconnectors.

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DSR Corp, the Korean shipbuilding and offshore rope maker, recently launched its innovative fibre rope, SuperMax78. The special fibre rope of Ultra-highmolecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has stronger tensile strength and weighs less than an eighth of steel wire ropes of the same diameter.

SuperMax78 is specially designed so that its life span and performance is not affected by a wide range of weather conditions. Recently, DSR was awarded a significant offshore project in Brazil where they provided 3,300t Minimum Breaking Load slings.

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HYCOM SCORED SEVERAL MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS FOR BIG PLAYERS IN THE OFFSHORE MARKET INCLUDING THE BIGGEST MOBILE HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT (HPU) IN THE WORLD. READ MORE IN OUTFITTERS ON PG 87.

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Metagro, the Dutch offshore cabin manufacturer, will enter their new production facility at the end of 2014. One of the key features will be their new high-tech, special coating equipment for smaller cabins. In order to maintain high flexibility, this will function as a separate division called Metagro Special Coatings. A further feature of the new facility is an increase in space to facilitate a capacity growth from 1,500 to approximately 3,500 cabins a year. This growth is required to keep up with fast growing demand worldwide.

As well as producing according to certified procedures such as ISO 9606-1 and ISO 15614-1, Metagro is also fully compliant with the high standards of NORSOK, DNV 2.22 and EN 138521. During 2015 the company is expanding its existing certified procedures by including ISO 1090-1 and ISO 3834-2.

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Leveling work at sea

Did you know that misalignment of rotating machinery accounts for between 30% and 40% of equipment failures on a workboat?

Research shows this, and also indicates that misalignment is generally caused by inadequate measurement techniques or unsuitable chocking. The biggest part of the downtime is not the re-alignment process but the choice of chocking method.

Some methods will result in longer downtime due to the installation process and logistics.

SKF can help reduce costly downtime and technically improve the chocking process with one simple solution – the SKF Vibracon re-adjustable steel chock.

SKF Vibracon is easy to install first time and every time and is adjustable when re-alignment is needed, as many of the world’s leading companies already know.

Leading global workboat companies are already specifying SKF Vibracon as their standard chocking solution for most of their rotating equipment.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Castings to World Markets

Falcon Helps Japan Harness Offshore Wind

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Stef Nas, Managing Director of SN Cast Iron, represents 25 years of practical and theoretical experience in steel and iron castings for the on- and offshore, dredging, wind force, energy, mining, cement, machine construction and metal industries.

This variable expertise enables SN Cast Iron to serve a wide range of clients. It also offers clients the opportunity to meet their requirements by dealing with just one company in many cases. SN Cast Iron has a very wide range of castings, from 1 to 200,000kg and they take care of the complete engineering of the product to completion.

After Japan’s 50 nuclear reactors closed following the Fukushima disaster, wind is now seen as an important alternative energy source. But, in a crowded and mountainous country, the search for sites must go offshore, with floating turbines the main option in the deep waters off the rugged coastline. Sure-footed anchorage to the seabed is vital in such a vulnerable environment and a Saab Seaeye Falcon ROV is being used to check the integrity of the 400m of chain to mooring points 100m down.

The Falcon, operated by Shibuya Diving, helped monitor the anchor holding test, and the analysis of anchor drag, as well as twist and entanglement. With more offshore turbine installations planned, Shibuya Diving intend to develop a special work vessel from which to operate the Falcon.

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Photo copyright of Statoil, Photo by Harald Pettersen.

Recently, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg officially opened the Gudrun platform in the North Sea. This is the first new Statoil-operated platform on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) since Kristin in 2005. Gudrun is the first in a long line of new field developments operated by Statoil, and, therefore, it represents a new era on the NCS. The next in line is Valemon, which is scheduled for start-up later this year.

Gina Krog and Johan Sverdrup on the Utsira High are next in the North Sea. Gudrun has been put on stream on time and below the cost estimate of the plan for development and operation (PDO).

The global puzzle has helped keep the costs down. The development has demonstrated the strong competitiveness of the Norwegian supplier industry.

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A new permanent collection at the Maritime Museum Rotterdam features their top 25 objects, including a model of Heerema Marine Contractors’s DCV Aegir. At the opening in October, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte joined Joop Roodenburg from Huisman Equipment, Pieter Heerema from HMC and the museum’s Managing Director Frits Loomeijer.

Dieseko Group Reinforces Its Position

PVE PILING & VIBRO

Dieseko Group is acquiring PVE Piling & Drilling Rigs (PDR) from PVE Cranes in Oosterhout, the Netherlands. PDR is a supplier of pile cranes, drill cranes and hydraulic pile drivers. The company will continue to operate independently in Oosterhout, where assembly, repair & maintenance, service and sales activities are currently conducted. Dieseko, in turn, will offer additional production capacity, R&D and sales support from its base in Sliedrecht.

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Ocean Installer Awarded New Contract

Ocean Installer has been awarded a contract for SURF support work in Brazil for Saipem. The contract which will see the Normand Clipper in Brazil for 8 months is valued at circa USD 50 million, with options to extend. Ocean Installer will support Saipem with their installation of multiple Steel Catenary Lazy Wave Risers, Free Standing Hybrid Risers and Export Pipelines for the Iracema and Pre-Salt projects in the Santos Basin Pre-Salt Area for Petrobras. The scope of work includes a wide range of services including survey, TDP monitoring, metrology, installation aid deployment/recovery and pre-commissioning. The Normand Clipper will be mobilising in October in the Gulf of Mexico before transiting to Brazil to start the work.

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Conquest Offshore

From challenge to Conquest Conquest Offshore is a Dutch company, which operates

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work (offshore, near shore, and inland), salvage and decommissioning.

The company gained international attention by successfully playing a key role in the salvage operation of the Italian cruise ship, Costa Concordia, off the coast of Tuscany, near the island of Giglio. To complete that job, the company used its heavy lift crane barge, the Conquest MB 1.

136 x 36 x 8 meter Free deck space 3700 m2 Up to 9000 ton cargo 20 ton/m2 deck strength Automatic ballast system (8000 m3) 1400 metric ton lifting capacity 63 m (207 ft) mainhoist 75 m (246 ft) runner/aux hoist 97-124 m (318-400 ft) long single boom Swing speed up to 1 degree per second

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NEWS IN BRIEF Dong Energy Resumes Normal Production at Siri Dong Energy has resumed production under normal conditions in the Siri area, after having used a temporary solution for over 6 months. The oil from Dong Energy’s North Sea fields is now sent directly to the oil tank under the Siri platform. Completion of the repair work has taken several years.

Flemming Horn Nielsen of Dong Energy, said, “It’s a milestone that we’ve resumed producing to the oil tank… We were faced with a complex offshore project where we had to optimise the design and construction solutions on a regular basis.

Throughout the period our employees have delivered a fantastic job.”

Semco Maritime Wins 3 Rig Projects Semco Maritime entered into a strategic partnership with the Port of Cromarty Firth to establish a centre for rig upgrades at Invergordon in the UK. The first solid orders have now been awarded: In the course of the next months, Semco Maritime will complete various scopes of work on two Prospector Drilling jack-up rigs and the semisubmersible rig Songa Dee. Rig operator Prospector Drilling has chosen Semco Maritime to complete final installations at Prospector 5, a new state-of-the-art jack-up drilling rig. Prospector 5 will see follow-up installation of client supplied equipment for the rig’s first assignment. Moreover, minor installation work is to be performed on another Prospector Drilling rig.

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FAIRMOUNT MARINE TUGS TOW FPSO FROM ASIA TO EUROPE

The Power OF THREE

FAIRMOUNT MARINE HAVE TOWED FPSO PETROJARL KNARR FROM SOUTH KOREA TO NORWAY IN JUST 61 DAYS, DELIVERING IT AT PORT HAUGESUND AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. The company used three of its Fairmount Class tugs to carry out the project. The convoy reached Norway in mid-September.

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he Petrojarl Knarr is owned by Teekay Corporation and has been built by Samsung Heavy Industries in Geoje, South Korea. She was built after an agreement was reached between Teekay Corporation and BG Norge Limited in 2011.

Big Player

The Petrojarl Knarr has been built to produce 63,000bopd as well as handling 47mmscfd gas. She has storage capacity for 800,000bbls. She is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest FPSOs at 256.4m long, 48m wide and weighing 135,000t.

It is anticipated that the FPSO will be deployed at the Knarr oil & gas field offshore Norway by the end of Q4 this year, commencing a 10-year charter.

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Fairmout Marine, a part of Royal Boskalis Westminster, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, used three of their five Fairmount Marine class tugs to tow the giant, brand-new FPSO from South Korea to Norway.

The 16,320BHP tugs are long-distance, ocean going, anchor-handling vessels, 75m in length. With a bollard pull of 205t they are capable of handling the heaviest and most difficult projects in a safe manner.

Tugs on Tour

During the course of the voyage, the convoy made stops in Singapore, Port Louis in Mauritius and Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, for bunkering and replenishment of supplies.

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ONCE AGAIN THE NETHERLANDS WILL WELCOME THE INTERNATIONAL OFFSHORE INDUSTRY TO AMSTERDAM ON 28 AND 29 OCTOBER FOR OFFSHORE ENERGY 2014. IT IS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING GATHERINGS OF OFFSHORE INDUSTRY professionals and has been breaking records year after year. The 2013 edition attracted 9,123 visitors, representing 56 nationalities and even higher exhibitor, visitor and conference delegate numbers are expected for the 2014 edition. www. o f f s h o r e - i n d u s t r y.eu

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Meet the Team Behind Offshore Industry Booth No. 10.009 Heading into its 8th year, Offshore Industry magazine has built up a strong reputation in offshore oil & gas as well as renewables. The magazine’s owners, Yellow & Finch Publishers, also produce ShipBuilding Industry, focusing on complex specials, and a number of other publications and services. Drop by our stand at Offshore Energy to meet our team and find out more about our 2015 editorial programme.

he 2-day event includes an exhibition where an expected 600 supply chain companies will showcase their products and services. Taking place in the easily accessible and attractive city of Amsterdam, Offshore Energy is the place to be to meet new customers and partners, to strengthen relationships with existing clients and to explore best practices and new developments.

The Bigger the Better

Following the concept of the previous shows, Offshore Energy will host a conference with technical sessions, C-level panels, master classes and the Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference (OWIM). With a growing number of visitors the number of sessions increases as well. There are now seven technical sessions instead of five and four master classes in total. Read more on pg 25.

Last but not least, the exhibition floor is now 21,000m2 compared to 15,000m2 last

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The world of high pressure hydraulics is constantly in motion. The demand for results-oriented customer-specific solutions has increased strongly. Holmatro has built up broad experience and good references in the field of ‘customised’ solutions. Now the time has come for the company to officially publicise its innovations, under the name ‘Industrial Solutions’. Whether it be the computer-controlled synchronised positioning of heavy loads or levelling, fixation and seafastening solutions; cooperation with the customer is a recurring starting point for the development. Contact their office or visit them at Offshore Energy.

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year. The larger exhibition space is made possible by the incorporation of hall 8. This hall, the venue of Offshore Energy in 2011 and 2012, will now feature the new Offshore Energy Arena that accommodates the C-level panels. Moreover, it will be the gateway to the conference area and home to a proper catering area. With a career pavilion and companies such as Seaway Heavy Lifting, Oceanic Marine Contractors and Groningen Seaports, hall 8 is already a great success.

VandeGrijp is an independent manufacturing/trading company specialised in the production of thick walled tubes and tubular structures for a broad range of applications. They produce and supply largebatch quantities, and also specific, tailor made single pieces in common, wear resistant, or high tensile material grades.

VandeGrijp is located in the South-West of the Netherlands near to Europe’s biggest main port, Rotterdam. They have excellent transport links both by road and water due to their convenient location close to the A15/A16 highway and the river Merwede.

They also have access to their own port from which they can load via a heavy RoRo facility.

The company is certified by LRQA; ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 3834-2. i. www.vandegrijp.com

Paul Meijering Stainless Steel is a solid and reliable supplier of pipes and components in stainless steel and special-alloys. It is the third time they will present at the Offshore Energy exhibition. Paul Meijering is specialised in stocking and delivering a wide range of products in several heat resistant alloys, such as pipes, fittings, flanges, bars and products on demand. The alloys are applied in high temperature and corrosive environs such as furnaces, petro chemistry, on- and offshore and combustion systems.

Ruud van de Mortel, Sales Special-Alloys, and John Molenaar, Field Advisor, will be happy to speak to you about what they can do for your organisation.

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OFFSHORE ENERGY EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE

The Future is IN THE WATER OFFSHORE ENERGY’S CONFERENCE THEME FOR THIS YEAR IS ‘THE FUTURE IS IN THE WATER’, HINTING at the increasing shift to offshore as the focus of E&P activities.

The recurring technical session on North Sea E&P this year focuses on the changing playing field. As ‘big oil’ is retreating from the North Sea, more room is becoming available for smaller, independent E&P companies. This session hosts experts like Alexander Kemp, professor in petroleum economics at the University of Aberdeen Business School, who is seen as one of the top influencers in the UK North Sea oil and gas industry and Simon Lunn, Technical Director of Hansa Hydrocarbons.

The conference also addresses one of the most topical developments this year – the Mexican petroleum industry reform.

Maintenance & Permanent Well Abandonment

Relevant to both the North Sea and other offshore producing regions are the sessions on offshore maintenance services and on permanent well abandonment. In this session John Alkemade, Director EMEA at Asset Performance Networks, specialist in offshore turnaround practices, will shine a light on the drivers and benchmarks of offshore turnaround performance. Johan Ferket, Stork Technical Services and HarmJan Smit, Stork Technical Services representing AJS will, among other things,

discuss asset related risk management, asset performance improvement and asset life extension and cover changes in regulations, particularly in relation to the offshore safety directive.

The session ‘Permanent Well Abandonment’, organised in cooperation with the Netherlands Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Association (NOGEPA) and joined by specialists from Schlumberger and Total E&P Netherlands, looks at the regulatory framework for abandonment as well as at cost effective technical solutions.

C-level Panels

This year’s conference offers three high calibre panel discussions. In the third annual Offshore Energy Industry Panel, moderator Wilbur Perlot, Deputy Director at Clingendael Academy, will actively engage panelists and attendees in a strategic discussion on the industry’s future. The second annual Drilling and Dollars Panel will focus on ‘Offshore and Finance’. Cornelie Goedhuis, Global Head Natural Resources at ING Bank, will lead the discussion among financial experts from oil & gas companies, offshore contracting and services companies, and public and private financial institutions.

Recurring as a C-level panel is the Human Capital Panel focusing on workforce segmentation, planning and management, and sourcing strategies as part of the ‘open talent economy’. i. www.offshore-energy.biz

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he Rowan Group of Companies approached Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen to carry out three work scopes to be carried out on the Rowan Viking. The contract comprised an extension of her three legs, a Special Periodic Survey (SPS) and Acknowledgement of Compliance (AOC) in accordance with NORSOK regulations.

The Tripod is Coming

The Rowan Viking’s next project will place her in Norwegian waters for Lundin Petroleum. This meant extension of her legs from 170 to 180m for operations in deeper waters.

Rowan were looking to get the work done within 130 days. Damen Offshore Conversion Group Commercial Manager Bas Loohuis takes up the story.

“The ordinary method is to place the leg extensions on board the platform, jack it up

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and use an onboard crane. You can imagine, though, when you are raised on a platform at a height of 150m, safety is an enormous issue. Plus, due to the rules, you’ll only have a skeleton crew up there. This means you aren’t able to execute the other scopes simultaneously. You first have to complete the leg extensions – only then can you move on to the next part of the project.

“We thought, ‘there has to be a better way’ and we came up with this method. We looked at it and we told the client we could do the same work within 100 days – and we did.”

High Jump

The method Mr Loohuis refers to involves use of Palfinger Systems’ Jack-up Maintenance Platform system – JUMP. The system involves building a closed habitat platform around the leg, which can then be raised and lowered.

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The systems, however, were only a part of the solution. In order for the 127t extensions to reach the top of the platform legs, a crane had to be positioned on the quayside and facilitate lifts to a height of 200m.

The machine of choice was Mammoet’s largest PTC crane and preparing the way for it was a project in its own right.

Where House?

The location of the Mammoet crane required Damen to demolish an existing warehouse and relocate its operations elsewhere. With the building out of the way, DSV drove 70 poles of 20m length into the ground and introduced a 35m diameter, 2m thick concrete slab to tolerate the crane’s 30t/m2 footprint.

“Though there are crane operating sites elsewhere that can handle footprints such as this, this is the only quayside in Western Europe that has that capacity,” Mr Loohuis says.

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Multi-Tasking

Whilst all this was going on, the SPS and AOC elements of the project could take place unhindered.

Alterations were made to the platform in order to comply with the AOC regulations, which are, explains Ron Brusket, Project Manager on the Rowan Viking project, “amongst the highest in the world.” For this scope DSV increased lighting levels on walkways and carried out noise and

Of course it was a challenge… Installing legs of 127t to heights of 170m is always going to be a challenge… but we overcame it.

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Damen chose Alewijnse for the electrical conversion of a number of important systems on the Rowan Viking. These included the conversion and engineering of several electrical distribution systems, plus installation of a completely new heli-fuel system and helideck status lights system, amongst other things.

Mr Brusket says that every aspect of the platform was covered. “Comfort is every bit as important as safety on a project such as this.”

Stay Sharp, Stay Safe

And safety certainly was a strong area of focus throughout the project, as Mr Loohuis explains. “Before each and every task toolbox meetings were carried out, checks done for hazardous operations, complete protocols and risk assessments.

Of course, our partners Mammoet and Palfinger have excellent protocols for lifting heavy objects and we worked together as a team on this.”

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Mr Brusket adds that it is important never to become complacent. “We had to stay sharp until the very end,” he says. The project passed off without a single lost time incident.

Winds of Fortune

There was also an element of luck involved with the weather. Mr Loohuis explains, “We were especially lucky in the lifting of the legs. To carry out the lifts from the quayside we had to have less than 10m wind per second – 5m per second in the case of the third leg – and we had those conditions on the morning we did it. In the afternoon we did not – the force was too high but, by then, we were finished.”

Offshore Ready

Damen is looking forward to more offshore refit and repair projects in the near future.

“We have fifteen repair yards around the world,” Mr Loohuis says. “Two years ago, in mid-2012 we aligned them all so that they would be working together. In that line

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KVITEBJØRN’S COMPRESSOR INCREASES PRODUCTION BY 220 MILLION BARRELS

Extended Life STATOIL’S COMPRESSOR MODULE AT THE KVITEBJØRN FIELD IN THE NORTH SEA CAME ONLINE IN SEPTEMBER. THE MODULE, BUILT BY ROSENBERG Worley Parsons and installed by Cofely Fabricom, will increase production by 220 million barrels of oil equivalent and extend the field lifetime by 8 years.

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he 1,000t module was lifted into position on the Kvitebjørn platform in summer 2013. Its addition represents the first phase of pre-compression at Kvitebjørn. Space, however, has been left in the new module for a potential second pre-compression phase.

Extra Life

“Many people don’t realise that these relatively small modules are able to contribute as much, or more, value as a new field because the platform is already in place,” explains Statoil Brownfield Projects Senior Vice President Terese Kvinge.

The associated extension of field life is a significant 8 years, from 2027 to 2035.

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by 50 percent. The extra barrels that will be gained as a result of the compressor are the equivalent of a separate medium-sized field.

Good Recovery

The reason Statoil have installed the compressor now is a drop in pressure at the reservoir. To drive further production, pressure at the platform must likewise be reduced. The

compressor will contribute to a considerable increase in the recovery rate, from 55 to 70 percent.

“These are very profitable barrels, which make a considerable contribution to wealth creation on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Increased production and extended lifetime for the field also provides increased ripple effects across the entire value chain,” says Kjetil Hove,

The field produces both rich gas and condensate. After processing at Kollsnes, near Bergen, dry gas is piped to Continental Europe. The separated NGL is transported by pipeline to the Vestprosess plant at Mongstad, further north, for fractionation into propane, butane and naphta.

The condensate produced at the field travels through the Kvitebjørn oil pipeline, which ties into the Troll II pipeline to Mungstad.

Statoil are installing more compressors at the Troll, Åsgard, Heidrun and Gulfaks fields, in addition to an already operational module at the Kristin field. i. www.statoil.com

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hen you do a float-over like this, you have a barge that goes, with a 15,000t topside, over a pre-installed jacket,” says Mr Van der Graaf. “It has to be ballasted down. You can say it very quickly, in a couple of words, but it’s months of engineering.”

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The jacket was transported to the offshore location by Eide Barge 33, before being installed by Seaway Heavy Lifting’s Oleg Strashnov.

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We are growing… to… handle more complicated projects and so we can manage various companies and integrate what they all do into one project.

energy projects being located farther out to sea.

“We see the industry moving from relatively simple oil & gas platforms, to more complicated projects for the renewables sector. We are growing our company to make sure we can handle more complicated projects and so that we can manage various companies and integrate what they all do into one project.”

For this project, Seaway Heavy Lifting worked with a number of partners, including Dockwise and Mammoet, each bringing their own particular skills to the table.

Built on Water

So large is the platform that it had to be constructed aboard Nordic Yard’s Nordic Giant 101 pontoon barge – it simply would not fit in the yard’s dry dock.

Once the construction was complete, Dockwise oversaw transportation of SylWin alpha to the pre-installed jacket, where it was positioned in between the legs of the

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jacket ready for the float-over. For this part of the project ALE Heavy Lift equipped the barge with a bespoke ballast system, and the underside of the platform with eight 24PS pumps and four 10PS pumps. Barnaby Mills, ALE Heavy Lift’s Engineering Manager for the project, said, “The unique ballast system delivered 14,000m3/hr of ballast water at the critical stage of the float-over installation, for load transfer from the barge to the pre-installed jacket legs. We were really proud of the team’s efforts to achieve this.”

Customised Lift

Once on-site, Mammoet lifted the platform to the required height of 23m above the surface of the sea. They did this using strand jacks, customised especially for the project.

At the yard, prior to the sail-out, 44 strand jacks, with a lifting capacity of 900t each, were installed on top of the platform and secured in what Mammoet terms ‘a revolutionary new way.’ This, they say,

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Current Conversion The SylWin alpha platform is located 70km off the island of Sylt in the German North Sea. It converts electricity generated at the DanTysk, Sandbank and Butendiek offshore wind farms from alternating current to direct current, in order to transport the energy onshore with minimal resistance. Grid operator TenneT is responsible for linking the platform with the German grid. The power is to be transported 160km along the seabed and a further 45km via an underground cable onshore to the Büttel high voltage station. Once operational SylWin alpha will handle up to 864MW, generated by a total of 240 turbines; enough energy to power 90,000 households.

The installation of SylWin alpha by Seaway Heavy Lifting and partners represents the first true float-over installation in the North Sea.

enabled them to elevate the platform 15m in just one day, after which the strand jacks were removed in only one week, leaving the platform ready for final commissioning. This, Mammoet reports, constitutes a saving of 9 days.

Mr Van der Graaf summarises the project saying, “With the installation of the 20,000t (including jacket) SylWin alpha platform, Seaway Heavy Lifting and its partners have completed a challenging offshore operation.

Our vessel, Oleg Strashnov, and crew did very well on the complicated jacket installation. In addition, this float-over is a first in the North Sea. Together this has made for a signature offshore installation project. We see this as an excellent example of what Seaway Heavy Lifting has to offer the developing offshore sector in Northern Europe.” i. www.seawayheavylifting.com

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FABRICATION & ENGINEERING

JACK-UP BARGE INCREASES TLQ AVAILABILITY

Accommodating

RISING DEMAND IN RECENT YEARS, SLIEDRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS-BASED JACK-UP BARGE HAS BEEN EXPANDING FAST, TO BECOME A LEADING SUPPLIER OF SELF-ELEVATING PLATFORMS for the offshore sectors. As part of this expansion, the company continues to grow their accommodation services offering. Jack-Up Barge has just placed a significant order with Malaysian-based Asian Offshore Services (AOS) for additional Zone 2 blastrated Temporary Living Quarters (TLQs).

The Jack-Up Barge fleet has the capacity to serve both the renewable and nonrenewable offshore industries. Increasingly – and notably in recent years during a time of over-capacity in wind installation vessels – the company has responded to market condition and expanded its accommodation capabilities to provide oil & gas projects with large accommodation requirements on jackups. This latest move illustrates this focus.

The TLQs will all be ABS certified and fulfill Zone 2 Hazardous Area Requirements.

The modules are linkable and stackable, which means they can be configured in a variety of different ways. This flexibility is a major plus, enabling the company to position the modules suitably for projects where there is a requirement for installation activity and also when accommodation alone is sufficient.

Link & Stack

Comfort & Safety

The order to AOS is for 70 cabins of 4-8 berths and 30 general purpose support cabins, providing Jack-Up Barge with, in total, a potential of 560 beds.

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AOS Managing Director Faisal Siebel commented on the project, saying, “AOS were very pleased to win this exclusive contract to build 100 cabin modules for

Jack-Up Barge. This proves that our company will continue to be a market leader in designing and building bespoke living quarters, general purpose and e-house modules.”

The standards required by Jack-Up Barge for the TLQs are indicative of the standards being demanded by offshore operators today and feature high levels of both comfort and safety for those on board.

Market Response

Ronald Schukking, Technical and New Building Director at Jack-Up Barge, says of the order, “Our fleet is used for a variety of purposes by contractors and operators from all corners off the offshore sector. We notice an increasing demand for offshore accommodation and have responded accordingly with a significant increase in high quality TLQs. We’re looking forward to offering our clients this extra availability in the near future.” i. www.jackupbarge.com

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NEW SELF-PROPELLED JACK-UP VESSEL EXPANDS FLEET

Seajacks Hydra Joins the Team

Seajacks Hydra performing accommodation services at the SylWin alpha platform.

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“THE FLEET OF SEAJACKS VESSELS IS FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE MOST TASKS THEY ARE ASKED TO DO,” SAYS SEAJACKS SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER MAX PATERSON, DEMONSTRATING THAT VERSATILITY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN THE OFFSHORE INSTALLATION market. This summer, the UK-based offshore installation and maintenance contractor took delivery of its fourth self-propelled jack-up vessel – Seajacks Hydra. Built by Lamprell in Dubai and commissioned by Damen in Rotterdam, Seajacks’ new 75m vessel demonstrates the company’s adaptable role in the European offshore market.

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The 73m boom of Hydra’s main crane is designed to operate in floating conditions as well as deepwater subsea operations.

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ydra can be used for installation, construction and maintenance,” continues Mr Paterson. “Along with well intervention and coiled tubing services and many other tasks in both the oil & gas and offshore wind industries as well as other services such as accommodation services in the southern North Sea.” Hydra will expand the Seajacks fleet, which currently includes Seajacks Kraken, Leviathan and Zaratan – all

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specifically designed to work in the harsh environment of the North Sea. The new Seajacks team member can work all year round in water depths up to 48m and wave heights up to 13.1m in this region.

Heavier Lifts

Hydra represents the fourth Gusto MSCdesigned vessel that Lamprell has built for Seajacks. The vessel exhibits a number of

design changes to the original Gusto MSC NG2500X design seen in Kraken and Leviathan – accomplished efficiently due to Seajacks’ established relationships with both designer and shipbuilder. “Due to our experience using these vessels we were able to work with Gusto to make changes which would increase the flexibility and adaptability of Hydra,” explains Mr Paterson.

One modification was due to Seajacks specifying an upgrade of the stern-mounted main crane offering a 400t @ 18.5m capacity instead of the previous 300t. “Kenz supplied Hydra’s main crane,” informs Mr Paterson. “They also supplied Leviathan’s main crane so we have already had experience working with this particular model.” Kenz designed and built the crane and engineered the pedestal foundation.

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TRANSPORT & HEAVY LIFTING Seajacks Hydra gains DP2 capability as four azimuth thrusters are installed at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam.

redundant load cells and power packs, tugger winches and cameras were called into play. The crane’s 73m EX-rated boom is designed to operate during floating conditions and also for deepwater subsea operations.

Improved POB

By collaborating with Lamprell, Hydra has undergone a substantial design rethink resulting in improved space management and greater accommodation capacity. “The increased space management encompassed changing the layout of Hydra’s cabins to increase the POB to 100 with the potential to increase to 120 if necessary,” says Mr Paterson. “Increasing the amount of people on board naturally meant Hydra would need additional lifeboats on both sides of the vessel, with 2 x 100 person capacity totally enclosed survival crafts located on both port and starboard sides of Hydra along with inflatable life rafts for

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200 percent of total complement.” Despite the enlarged accommodation capacity, the main deck area is still an impressive 900m2.

Safe & Sound

When discussing crew safety, Mr Paterson is loud and clear: “Seajacks has a strong safety culture – the safety of every employee, contractor and visitor is paramount, which is why we adhere to the strict guidelines set out in the BS OHSAS 18001 certification.”

Similarly, as the company operates mainly in the North and Irish Seas, comfort is also a high priority, “The comfort of Seajacks crew on all vessels is important which is why we ensure the catering, gym and recreation rooms are all of a top quality standard.”

will operate effectively and efficiently and achieve the highest levels of operating up time.”

After delivery from Lamprell at the beginning of the summer, Hydra underwent commissioning at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam where her four azimuth thrusters were installed in under 10 days. With the thrusters in place, offering DP2 capabilities, Hydra set to work performing accommodation services for the installation of the SylWin alpha platform in the German North Sea. Turn to pg 36 for more about SylWin Alpha. i. www.seajacks.com

Ready for Action

Seajacks CEO Blair Ainslie summed up Hydra’s role in the company succinctly on her delivery: “Whether she is working in the oil & gas or offshore wind industries, she

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CEONA AMAZON REACHES FINAL MAJOR MILESTONE

Offshore Warrior IN SEPTEMBER, CEONA ANNOUNCED THE FLOATING OF THE CEONA AMAZON AT LLOYD WERFT IN BREMERHAVEN. THE SURF CONTRACTOR’S FULLY OWNED FLAGSHIP VESSEL HAS BEEN AT THE GERMAN yard since April. This announcement marked the passing of the last major milestone in the construction of the vessel, which will go on to Huisman’s yard in Schiedam, the Netherlands for final outfitting.

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he 199m, DP2, versatile deepwater field development vessel is intended as a one-stop-shop for clients’ offshore projects. The Ceona Amazon is scheduled for completion late this year and anticipated to be in service early in 2015. The vessel’s tow-out to Bremerhaven took place after a successful floating at the Crist yard in Gdynia, Poland.

Second to None

The announcement meant that all the major machinery had been installed aboard the vessel, including the helideck. Speaking at the

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time, Ceona Offshore COO Stuart Cameron said, “We are extremely pleased to have reached this milestone in the Amazon’s construction. The quality of the work being performed

by Lloyd Werft is second to none and we look forward to moving on to the final construction phase in the Netherlands at the end of the year. Progress at Huisman has also been very satisfactory with both 400t cranes having completed FAT and the 570t pipelay tower near completion 3 months ahead of schedule. By early 2015, the Ceona Amazon is set to

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y deliver true value and versatility to our clients through her ability to operate in multiple pipelay and operational modes.”

Versatile Operator

To meet this required versatility, Ceona have commissioned a vessel that is able to operate particularly well in remote and challenging regions, able to carry out 80 percent of the needs of a deepwater field development.

The Ceona Amazon will have long endurance, able to remain at sea for periods of up to 45 days. Ceona required a fast vessel and the Ceona Amazon will have a transit speed of approximately 14 knots.

She will be capable of laying both flexible and rigid pipes and supply lines in water depths up to 3,000m. To facilitate this, the vessel has been outfitted with a below deck storage capacity of at least 3,500t of flexible pipe or 8,500t rigid pipe, which will guarantee wide area coverage during laying operations.

T&I Capability

The generous 4,600m2 deck space enables the vessel to provide robust logistical support. The ability to transport large amounts of equipment and cargo will mean clients do not need to call upon a separate offshore supply barge, reducing CAPEX. With no requirement to lift supplies from barge to vessel, there is the additional benefit of significantly improved safety.

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throughout the vessel. As such, it can be configured to install FPSOs, Semis or TLPs. Again, Ceona are able to offer cost-efficiency by facilitating both transportation and installation operations from a single vessel.

The Ceona Amazon will also have the capacity for on board pipeline fabrication, including welding by robotic machines, NDT and FJC. The Ceona Amazon’s midship, 8 x 13.5m moonpool is based on the Ceona Amazon’s drill ship hull, which allows operations to

continue in rough sea and wind conditions. The moonpool is designed to be large enough for the biggest PLETs. The pipelay/VLS tower will be ideally placed as close as possible to the transverse axes of the vessel, in order to minimise the effect of vessel motions on the pipe installation stresses.

systems, as well as the on board accommodation for up to 200 crew and personnel.

Once this is completed, the Ceona Amazon will go on to Huisman’s yard in the Netherlands. Here she will receive the final outfitting, including the 570t pipelay tower. Huisman will also install the two 400t capacity cranes to the vessel’s port side.

The cranes, operating in tandem, will be able to handle not just heavy, but also large and long objects, such as spools and caissons, down to depths of up to 3,000m.

Huisman will also fit a 30t knuckle boom crane, which is to be located amidships on the deck. All three of the cranes will be used to transport pipes into a special bending and laying system, subsequent to their welding.

The Next Step

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Making

TE CONNECTIVITY ON SUBSEA PROCESSING POTENTIAL

THE CONNECTION OPERATING IN EVER DEEPER WATERS – ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED SUBSEA PROCESSING – PRESENTS A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITY FOR THE oil & gas industry. But it also represents a significant challenge, as components are forced to cope with extreme temperatures and pressure. TE Connectivity’s Josselin Legeay talks to Offshore Industry’s Ben Littler about key factors in the development of wet connectors suited to the subsea operations of tomorrow.

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E Connectivity, which has a global presence in cross-sector operations, produces a range of equipment for the offshore industry. Included in this are wet connectors aimed at facilitating the type of subsea operations that are starting to emerge currently.

The connectors provide the potential to develop complete subsea processing

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facilities as a cost-effective and viable alternative to topside structures.

Driving Innovation Mr Legeay, Product Manager for High Power Systems within TE Connectivity, Global Aerospace, Defense & Marine, says that the challenges involved in developing products for

these types of operations are a driver of innovation.

“In order to retrieve resources from remote reservoirs, there is an increased challenge involved with transporting power to the reservoir and distributing it to the different consumers – the pumps, compressors, electrical heating etc. This is why we continue to push the boundaries daily on design, manufacture and testing.”

However, he makes it clear there are also benefits to be had from taking on the challenge, when he says, “By processing directly on the seabed, close to the production site, we enable a greater recovery rate than any other solution would allow.”

Size Counts

“We have reduced the size and weight of our

products,” says Mr Legeay.

“This makes them easier to handle for subsea operations.” The connectors he speaks of enable tie-backs to 160km and in water depths up to 3,000m. “Our design allows us to expose the very minimum of components to outside pressure and is fully compliant with the most stringent demands of the operators.

“Our connectors enable deployment and retrieval of a complete subsea processing factory, including all the power supply, module by module. Without such connectors, the whole subsea infrastructure would need to be deployed in one piece – something that is outside current capabilities at the depths we are talking about.

“When there are maintenance requirements, our connectors allow

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Some say it is almost as difficult to reach the seabed as it is to reach space.

retrieval of the faulty module in isolation, allowing the rest of the subsea factory to continue with production uninterrupted.”

The Final Frontier?

“Some say that it is almost as difficult to reach the seabed as it is to reach space. Certainly, any repair or maintenance costs can be

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astronomical in deep waters,” says Mr Legeay, explaining the importance of reliable equipment in subsea operations. “If something goes wrong, the cost of retrieval is exceedingly high – as is the loss of production. If a connector in the power supply of a 40,000bpd pump fails, then the loss is USD 4 million per day at current oil prices.”

This, he says, is behind TE Connectivity’s determination to understand fully any system that their components will be used in and to be at the cutting edge of technological development.

Key to the success of the company’s product range is their ability to provide a lifetime of 25 years.

“This is obtained by addressing each and every detail of the product lifecycle by an experienced and dedicated team of engineers with broad knowledge of the materials and manufacturing processes and backed up by extensive testing at all stages of development.”

products. This includes mating and de-mating in sand and silt, brine fluids and gravelpack. We can test products up to thousands of amperes and hundreds of kilowatts, simulating 25 years of operation, all verified within the strictest safety guidelines. Testing really is the key for ensuring our level of performance.”

In order to carry out the crucial monitoring required to guarantee performance, TE Connectivity also developed fibre optic connector solutions for subsea communication of data, such as downhole pressure and temperature.

“Our solutions, with stretch capability in terms of data transmission, allow operators to get more – and more accurate – data from the subsea environment and react quicker to a potential situation,” concludes Mr Legeay. i. www.te.com

Lab Testing

To facilitate this, TE Connectivity developed its own laboratory to enable the R&D team to cover mechanical, electrical, thermal, material and ageing tests. “We are able to simulate in our lab – which has more than 30 pressure vessels – every aspect of the lifecycle of our

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Connector Parameters Rated Voltage: up to 18/30 (36) kV Rated current: up to 1600A Operational Temperature: -5 up to +121°C Rated water depth: 3,000m Rated differential pressure: up to 15,000psi/1,034 bars

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Best Practice

DNV GL OUTLINES RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR OFFSHORE HVDC

DNV GL, TOGETHER WITH THE SWEDISH TRANSMISSION RESEARCH INSTITUTE (STRI), HAS LED A JOINT INDUSTRY PROJECT AIMED AT THE IMPROVEMENT OF ELECTRICAL transmission at offshore wind farms. The result of this has been the development of a methodology for technology qualification of offshore HVDC technologies.

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s offshore wind farms are located farther out to sea, one solution for getting the energy to shore, with the minimum loss of energy, has been the development of HVDC technology. The electrical current is transformed from alternating to direct current to minimise losses. Once on land, the energy is reconverted to alternating current.

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issues to occur as the technology is still in its infancy. As such, standards, guidelines and recommendations that stakeholders can rely on, are lacking.

The classification agency decided, therefore, to do something about this.

Confidence Booster Peter Vaessen, Segment Director Future Transmission Grids at DNV GL, said, “Implementation of new technology always

introduces uncertainties that imply risk for its developers, manufacturers and end-users. With this technology qualification, we enable our customers to provide the evidence that the technology used will function within the specified limits with an acceptable level of confidence. Customers can ensure that each step is agreed in advance with the technology provider and the buyer, whilst delivering projects on time.”

Cross-Industry Collaboration

Based on their methodology for technology qualification, which has been used in the oil & gas industry for over a decade, DNV GL have developed a recommended practice, aimed at giving confidence to suppliers and buyers alike.

To ensure that the project received feedback that covered the requirements of all stakeholders, the project involved key players

from across the industry, including ABB, Alstom Grid, Dong Energy, Elia, Europacable, Scottish Power, Statkraft, Statnett, Statoil, Svenska, Kraftnät and Vattenfall.

This, DNV GL say, means the recommended practice suggested by the project goes beyond being a mere guideline. It is, instead, a full industrial collaboration that gives confidence across the sector.

DNV GL say that, as with their 100-plus recommended practices already extant, the HVDC guidelines will be subject to peer review and regular update. i. www.dnvgl.com

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EUROPEAN ELECTRICITY MARKETS ARE LINKING UP, WITH GRID OPERATORS RECENTLY GIVING THE GO AHEAD FOR THE COBRACABLE BETWEEN THE NETHERLANDS AND DENMARK. PLUS, THIS YEAR SHOULD SEE INVESTMENT decisions finalised for two of the world’s longest subsea interconnectors – the 600km NordLink between Norway and Germany and the 700km NSN interconnector between Norway and the UK. And ABB has pushed the boundaries still further with its breaththrough 525kV cable system (pictured left) that could see subsea connections over 1,500km.

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SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY HVDC cable laying during the NorNed subsea interconnector installation.

“An important purpose of the COBRAcable is to allow for the integration of more renewable wind energy into the Dutch electricity system,” said TenneT CEO Mel Kroon. “The cable will make a significant contribution to the realisation of a sustainable international energy landscape.

An important goal of the European Union and TenneT.” “The COBRAcable is good news for the European electricity market,” commented Peder Østermark Andreasen, CEO of Energinet.dk. “The connection will improve competition in north-western Europe and society will benefit from it. It will also improve security of supply in both Denmark and the Netherlands, to the benefit of consumers and industry.”

The new interconnector will have a transmission capacity of approximately 700MW, and will run from Eemshaven to Endrup. Completion of the HVDC cable is scheduled for early 2019.

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he 580km NorNed subsea cable (700MW), currently the longest of its kind in the world, has proved its worth in the first half of 2014, reports Dutch transmission system operator TenneT. The interconnector has allowed the Netherlands to import large quantities of cheaper electricity produced by Norwegian hydropower plants.

Green Light for COBRAcable

Meanwhile TenneT and its Danish counterpart Energinet.dk recently gave their final approval for the development of the 300km long subsea COBRAcable interconnector (700MW) to directly link the Netherlands and Denmark.

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TenneT previously constructed the NorNed cable link between the Netherlands and Norway (completed in 2008, capacity: 700MW, length: 580km) and the BritNed cable from the Netherlands to the UK (completed in 2011, capacity: 1,000MW, length: 260km).

In addition to the COBRAcable, TenneT is currently planning another subsea cable called NordLink. The investment decision on NordLink – a 1,400MW subsea cable between Germany and Norway – is expected later this year.

Norway’s Statnett and the British operator National Grid also hope to see an investment decision this year for the NSN interconnector. Reaching 700km between Norway and the UK, the NSN interconnector will be the world’s longest subsea cable of this type. The subsea interconnector will have a capacity of 1,400 MW, and run between Kvilldal in Rogaland County and Blyth in the UK. The plan calls for an investment decision in 2014, and for the interconnector to come online in 2020.

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This year should see the commissioning of the Denmark to Norway Skagerrak 4 interconnector (700MW) operated by Energinet.dk and Statnett. ABB is responsible for the two converter stations located at both ends of the 244km interconnection (140km subsea), which will be situated at the same site as the existing converter stations for Skagerrak 1-3, previously supplied by ABB, in Kristiansand, Norway and Tjele, Denmark. DeepOcean provided the engineering and project management for the project in Denmark, including pre-trench survey and pre-cut trenching of 23km of the Skagerrak 4 route.

“This major technology breakthrough will change the feasibility of renewable energy projects and play a defining role in using underground and subsea high voltage cables to integrate renewables over long distances,” said Ulrich Spiesshofer, CEO of ABB. The innovative cable system consists of cables, utilising a new DC cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation material developed with Borealis, as well as termination and joints manufactured by ABB. The new technology offers savings in capital and operational expenses. It also supports the development of DC grids where ABB removed a key technology hurdle with the development of the hybrid HVDC breaker.

Breakthrough HVDC Cable

Patchwork Supergrid?

In August ABB unveiled its breakthrough 525kV extruded HVDC cable system that will more than double power capacity to about 2,600MW, enough to transport power for the city of Paris. The new cable offers a 64 percent increase over 320kV, currently the highest voltage deployed for this type of technology. It will also expand the cable’s reach to distances of 1,500km up from less than 1,000km, while keeping transmission losses under 5 percent.

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The rapidly developing technology and the already considerable impact of existing interconnectors on electricity markets seem to underpin the argument of the “Friends of the Supergrid”, an organisation aimed at promoting and supporting the development of an integrated pan-European offshore electrical HVDC supergrid for the utilisation of power coming from renewable sources.

Technology is not a barrier, says Ana Aguado, CEO of the organisation, pointing to

non-technical issues such as harmonisation of grid codes, regulatory procedures and revenue models that will create a strong market growth and technology push. “We need a network, not a patchwork, if we are to deliver the full benefits of Europe’s transition to a low carbon economy.”

However, the market is also developing.

TenneT CEO Mel Kroon: “The large – and growing – supply of cheap, sustainable electricity from Germany in particular, but also from Norway and Denmark, is still causing considerable price differences. In the Netherlands we can gain maximum benefit from further investments in interconnections with those countries. This will have a positive effect on the purchasing power of our households and on the competitive position of Dutch businesses.

Many hundreds of millions of euro can be gained.” i. www.tennet.eu i. www.nationalgrid.com i. www.statnett.no i. www.energinet.dk

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New Helicopter Simulator SEFTEC CONFIGURABLE HUET FOR DHTC

A brand-new helicopter simulator was recently commissioned at training institute DHTC in Den Helder, the Netherlands. Future applications for the simulator include the training of people who are required to fly to and from offshore installations by helicopter, in how to rapidly and safely leave the aircraft in the event of an emergency landing at sea. The new helicopter simulator, a socalled SEFtec Configurable Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), has replaced the other simulator that was approaching the end of its

lifecycle. The 4.7m long training facility installed at the DHTC location on the Paleiskade in Den Helder weighs 1,700kg and offers seating for eight, as well as five possible escape routes. By means of exchangeable panels, the configuration of the training facility can be adapted to match the majority of commonly used helicopter types including the AW139, EC155 and S92. It is a requirement that all offshore workers undergo so-called HUET in a simulator of this kind. i. www.dhtc.com

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Jee has upgraded its state-of-theart online training site to enhance its online and blended learning offering to the oil, gas and renewables industries. Key features of the Moodle platform include an improved, user-friendly layout so delegates can easily navigate the site and track their course progress. Online forums and chat tools enable peer-to-peer learning and knowledge transfer between delegates and tutors. The Jee Moodle platform is designed to be a supportive, integrated and interactive learning environment with tutors on-hand to monitor course progress and provide extra guidance when required. The

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additions to the new platform form an integral part of the blended learning programmes that Jee has developed. Blended learning ensures learning deliveries are optimised by selecting the most appropriate delivery method for each learning outcome. For example, a Jee training course may be separated into online learning, self-study, coaching sessions and a tutor-led workshop. Central to this structure is the Moodle learning platform, which provides an online knowledge hub for learning activities.

Viking Saatsea is a developer of 24/7, fully customisable onboard Competency Management and Training (CMT) solutions for STCW, ERRV and build-your-own, company-specific training courses.

Viking Saatsea addresses the need of vessel and rig owners and operators to continuously train their crews on board by offering a combined solution that manages planning and implementation of onboard training as well as documentation. Through an online

training system with minimal bandwidth impact, masters and crew can complete and register module-based theoretical and practical assignments, with immediate, up-to-date competency assessments for maritime and offshore inspections.

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For the next couple of years Falck Safety Services will be providing all safety training for employees of Wintershall Nederland working on an offshore installation platform.

Participants of the scenario training will be confronted with a variety of calamities they have to solve as a team. During the training the participant holds the initiative while the instructor is playing a controlling role. After each scenario an evaluation will take place. Examples of hazardous situations used in the scenarios

are: fire in the process-unit, fire in the accommodation, leakage of fluids or gas, casualties, helicopter firefighting and rescue, evacuation and man over board. At the moment the scenarios for the training are being written. This Emergency Response refresher training will be offered in a 5-day integral training programme and starts at the MaasvlakteRotterdam Terminal in autumn 2015. i. www.falcksafetyservices.nl

Optimus Seventh Generation recently secured two contracts to provide safety leadership training to clients including Bibby Ship Management in the North Sea and a new Asia-based client. Optimus Seventh Generation Chief Executive, Derek Smith says: “The contract in Asia, which kicked off in June, involves two of our trainers travelling to Singapore over three months, to provide safety leadership training.

Following this, our behavioural coaches will be mobilising to the

rig to help embed the newly acquired skills.” The work secured with Bibby Ship Management commenced mid-July, and will involve a Culture of Care Diagnostic being conducted aboard six of the company’s vessels. A cultural development programme will then be produced that will be applied by an Optimus behavioural coach visiting each vessel in the fleet over the course of the next 12 months. i. www.optimus-she.com

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ORGA’S THIRD-GENERATION PLATFORM MARKING AND WARNING SYSTEM EMPLOYS BOTH SMART DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN TECHNOLOGY AND LED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY and provides a robust and cost-effective digital navigational aid (navaid) solution that will improve safety of life at sea and protect the valuable assets of the offshore oil and gas industries.

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Marko Nieuwenhuize, Product Group Manager for Marine Aids to Navigation at Orga Offshore explains, “Orga’s new system is specifically designed to meet or exceed all IALA and localauthority operational and safety requirements for aids to navigation on offshore installations, making it compliant for use in all global waters. It is also available for certified IECEx and ATEX (Zone 1).”

The US acceptance of the IECEx directive paved the way, earlier this year, for Orga to unveil the system to the North American market during the OTC 2014 in Houston.

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At the heart of the system sits a userfriendly touchscreen navaids central control panel (NCCP) with full alarm, history and remote status monitoring capabilities. The NCCP is currently supplied with an RS-485 Modbus interface for digital communications, in addition to the conventional hardwired contacts communication method. In the near future, Orga report, the system will also support TCP/IP and web browser functions.

The NCCP’s design also allows full integration of additional modules, including

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the innovative Orga Circle-H LED helideck touchdown, positioning and marking lighting system as well as the latest Orga helideck light and obstruction light system.

Mr Nieuwenhuize says, “By specifying LED lighting for use in gas hazardous offshore environments, users will benefit from lower energy consumption, longer life and reduced maintenance over the complete product lifecycle, bringing significant savings in terms of the total cost of ownership.”

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To further improve safety for offshore workers, the state-of-the-art modular design allows easy set up and maintenance while the touchscreen user interface enables full system interaction to control and monitor all Orga’s aids to navigation equipment. This includes its L410-range of energy efficient marine lanterns, foghorns and marine radar beacons (Racon), as well as Orga’s visibility meters and photocells for automatic control during night-time or poor visibility.

The IALA compliant L410EX range of LED marine lanterns, which they have designed to work with the new NCCP require minimal maintenance and long life. The lights are easy to install via the use of an integrated connection box. i. www.orga-offshore.nl

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CUXPORT & BALLAST NEDAM FLOAT MONOPILES TO AMRUMBANK WEST

Sealed & Delivered CUXPORT HAS BEEN SUPPORTING BALLAST NEDAM IN THE USE OF AN INNOVATIVE NEW TECHNIQUE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION OF MONOPILES AT THE E.ON AMRUMBANK WEST OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN the German North Sea. Additional to loading the monopiles onboard the vessel MPI Discovery, Cuxport is lowering the foundation piles into the water by crane. After this they are towed to the offshore location by tug vessels.

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uxport, the multi-functional handling terminal, a joint venture between Rhenus SE & Co and HHLA Container Terminals, is a key player in the logistics of the Amrumbank West project execution. Currently, Cuxport is storing approximately 50 monopiles and 50 transition pieces (TPs) at their location in the Port of Cuxhaven. The wind farm, when complete, will feature 80 turbines. The jack-up vessel MPI Discovery has already installed 30 monopile and TP sets.

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Hans-Peter Zint, Managing Director of Cuxport, summarised recent developments on the project when he said, “Thanks to our outstanding infrastructure and the highly flexible company organisation, we can respond quickly, accept new challenges even during the course of the project and adopt new approaches. The lines of communication with our customer remain open at all times and we’re making a valuable contribution towards ensuring that the project is completed efficiently and successfully.”

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Before the monopiles can be transported using this new method, Ballast Nedam must first seal them and make them airtight, on land. After this, Cuxport use their crawler crane to lower the monopiles into the water, next to berth 8 of their facility, where the MPI Discovery docks – meaning that the monopiles can be transported in two different ways simultaneously.

Mr Zint explains the benefits of this, saying, “Then we’re able to serve both berths with just one crawler crane located at the 90° corner where vessels can dock on two sides.”

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Peter Voigt, Logistics Package Manager for the E.On Amrumbank West project, says combining on board vessel transportation with the floating technique ensures a smoother, more time-efficient delivery of the T&I scope of the project. “Now that we’re relying on two technologies to complete the project, we’ve become even more flexible and can more easily make up for any disruptions in the construction work, or [other] delays,” he said. i. www.cuxport.de

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THE NORSEA GROUP IS MAKING A MAJOR COMMITMENT TO THE UK , HAVING RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL TAKE OVER OPERATORSHIP OF SMITH QUAY AND EMBANKMENT AT PETERHEAD ON A 10 YEAR LEASE THAT began 1 September 2014. This follows the company’s 15-year lease at South Quay in Montrose and a long term agreement with Scrabster Harbour Trust. NorSea Group has been a service provider to the Norwegian oil & gas industry for almost 50 years.

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EO at Peterhead Port Authority John Wallace says he is delighted to welcome NorSea Group to the port, given their profile within the industry. “We built up a strong portfolio of clients at the Smith Quay base, but it became apparent that we need a professionally focused and integrated company such as NorSea Group to continue the success and provide the level of service we expect at Peterhead, to grow this business further. NorSea Group are synonymous with safety and service, I warmly welcome them and look forward to this partnership blossoming.”

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The new agreement represents the next phase of NorSea Group’s plans for increased activity on the UKCS, following the company’s acquisition of Danish base and logistics company Danbor, earlier this year.

Danbor also had a UK presence, though this has now been incorporated into NorSea Group (UK).

“When we signed an agreement with Scrabster Harbour Trust and opened our office in Aberdeen last year, we did so with the intention of building a significant presence in the UK,” said UK Managing Director Kim Christensen. “The past 12 months has seen considerable company growth within the UK and we now have a major presence in three key Scottish ports – Montrose, Peterhead, Scrabster, with additional service provision at Aberdeen, Lerwick and Invergordon.”

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addition to nine bases in Norway, one in Denmark and one in the Netherlands, the company is able to offer unique North Sea coverage.

Future Planning

NorSea Group’s Director of International and Project Operations, Knut Magne Johannessen, said of the increased UK profile, “We have made a long-term commitment to the energy sector in the UK and we will continue our plans for future growth. Traditionally known as a service provider for the oil & gas industry, our purchase of Danbor has given us the additional resources and facilities we need to support our intention to provide a full range of services to the renewables and decommissioning markets, both on and offshore.”

With all the planned offshore wind farms in the British section of the North Sea and with a wealth of decommissioning projects scheduled to take place in the coming years, the company has certainly gone to the right place. The decision is already paying off, as Mr Christensen pointed out when he explained, “We are already involved in decommissioning work in Peterhead and Montrose and additional plans are already in place for the other UK sites.

“We are now able to offer good coverage for renewables projects also. Montrose, Peterhead, Scrabster, Invergordon and Lerwick all offer good areas to handle turbines and other large components for offshore wind projects.”

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In fact, all six of the company’s UK sites have the capacity for a wide range of services.

“We call it a one-stop-shop where we can offer our clients a full service scope,” said Mr Christensen. “We can handle mobilisation and demobilisation and complete project management for your port calls and also we can offer integrated logistics and shore base facilities whether you are drilling or producing oil and gas. We have trucks, forklifts, stevedores and cranes with a capacity up to 750t.” i. www.norseagroup.com

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Danish Acquisition Earlier this year it was announced that the NorSea Group had purchased Denmarkheadquartered Danbor from Maersk. The acquisition of the base and logistics company helped the group to develop its international profile. Based in Esbjerg, Danbor also had a presence in the UK and operations in the Netherlands. Like the NorSea Group, the company has historically served the oil & gas industry. In recent years it has established itself also within the renewables sector.

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VAN OORD STRENGTHENING EPC ROLE WITH ROCK INSTALLATION VESSEL

Rock On VAN OORD HAS ORDERED A NEW SUBSEA ROCK INSTALLATION (SRI) VESSEL, TO BE NAMED BRAVENES, FOR ITS OFFSHORE DIVISION. WITH AN EYE TO A 2016 DELIVERY, the Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group will build the vessel at its Ningbo yard in the Chinese province of Zhejiang. This investment forms part of Van Oord’s strategy to offer a complete service to its clients as specialised EPC contractor.

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ubsea rock installation is one of Van Oord’s main activities for its clients in the oil & gas industry. At the moment Van Oord deploys three SRI vessels: Stornes, Nordnes and Tertnes – this new vessel will strengthen Van Oord’s position in subsea rock installation.

Clean Operator

In close cooperation with the Ulstein Group, special attention was paid during the design phase to the energy efficiency of the bow and hull. The vessel is being

equipped with several innovative and sustainable systems, including a Green Passport, Clean Ship Notation and Ice Class 1A – PC7.

Bravenes, which has a DP3 system, will be suitable for installation of a wide range of rock sizes through a fall pipe at the side of the vessel, which will be supplied by Ulstein.

Arjan Boezman, Director Sales and Concept Development at Ulstein Idea Equipment Solutions, said, “We started developing a

new, innovative fall pipe deployment system in summer 2013 and proved its feasibility by testing a real scale model early this year. It has been engineered to provide best-in-class installation cycle times in water depths up to 600m and beyond.”

First Step

The order marks Sinopacific’s step into the field of specialised offshore vessels. Mr Simon Liang, Chairman & CEO of Sinopacific, said, “It’s our

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honour to cooperate with Van Oord. This cooperation also demonstrates the trust we have won from international ship owners of specialised offshore vessels.

With 10 years of consistent effort on innovation and project management, Sinopacific and its Zhejiang Shipyard are able to provide world-class products and services. To date, we have successfully delivered nearly 400 vessels. Moreover, the diversified product range brings different professional solutions to our customers.

We are looking forward to strengthening our in-depth strategic cooperation with partners in the future, so as to offer valuable products and services as well as a brand experience to the global offshore oil and gas sector.”

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HANSA HEAVY LIFT FLEET’S ENERGY INDUSTRY CAPABILITIES

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LIFTERS HANSA HEAVY LIFT, AN OPERATOR OF ONE OF THE LARGEST HEAVY-LIFT FLEETS WORLDWIDE, HAS A STRONG TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESSFUL VOYAGES FOR THE OIL & gas and renewable energy industries. The scale and capabilities of the company’s fleet positions them perfectly to cater to the trend of ever larger cargoes.

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he trend towards increasingly large cargoes means that customers are looking for a partner with a solid safety record and sound engineering experience as well as vessels and equipment that can deal with that size of shipment,” says Joerg Roehl, CCO and Managing Director of the Hamburg-based company.

Global Footprint

In addition to its headquarters in Germany, Hansa Heavy Lift has an international presence generated by its Brazilian branch, offices in Perth, Australia, Singapore and Houston, USA and is supported by twelve agents operating globally.

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both vessels and offices are certified to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001.

Hansa Heavy Lift’s fleet includes twenty company owned vessels, which are, on average, just 4 years old. The P2-1400 vessels have a lifting capacity of up to 1,400t, courtesy of dual 700t cranes, with an outreach of 30m.

These vessels are capable of accommodating cargo units up to 82m in length, placed either on or under deck. The vessels boast adjustable tween decks, presenting a range of different height options for increased versatility in loading capabilities.

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provide ideal storage solutions for all kinds and sizes of wind turbine components and our box-shaped holds have openings of up to 86m, offering plenty of room for oversized long cargo.

“The high load spreading of the decks enables us to stack towers, for example, higher than on normal vessels, which means we can take more cargo in a single voyage and reduce costs for the customer.”

They also have ‘bubble’ devices in the ballast water tanks, which prevent freezing.

Tapping into these features, Hansa Heavy Lift transited the Northern Sea Route a total of five times in 2013, offering their clients improved time-efficiency.

This also positions the fleet to be able to offer services as increased offshore exploration takes place in Northern waters in the coming years.

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The company’s ability to provide support to the offshore industry is demonstrated by the transportation of two dismantled oil rigs in a series of seven shipments from Hamriyah and Sharjah in the United Arab

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Emirates to Mariupol, Ukraine.

The first rig was shipped, in three voyages,

by HHL Richard’s Bay. The transportation of the first platform involved the largest piece of cargo of the entire project – a unit weighing approximately 1,000t, measuring 36 x 17 x 9m – so wide that it was only just narrower than the hold of the vessel.

The first transportation involved cargo weighing 311t, with dimensions 49 x 16 x 9m.

The second platform involved four voyages, carried out by HHL Fremantle and HHL Valparaiso.

Transportation of such cargoes poses challenges that require a great deal of flexibility, as Mr Roehl explains, “The rigs are cut into pieces for transport only shortly before load-out, so that true final cargo dimensions and weights might deviate from what was originally planned. This has an impact on the lifting and seafastening arrangements as well as the loading order and discharging procedure.

“Teamwork, flexibility and clear communication are crucial to the success of this sort of move as, sometimes, the final

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lifting plan is issued only shortly before loading and this needs to be reviewed by everyone involved.”

Compounding the challenge was the fact that each piece of cargo had its own unique shape, centre of gravity and lifting points and, therefore, required its own lifting arrangement.

Reactor Action

A recent project, in August, saw Hansa Heavy Lift successfully discharging two reactors – one of which measured 56m in length – at the Port of New Orleans, USA. The 56m reactor weighed 405t, whilst the second reactor, 39m in length, weighed more than double at 830t. Both reactors were delivered to the vessel waterside by barge in Mumbai, India.

Heiner Heisse, Cargo Superintendent of Hansa Heavy Lift, explained the process.

“Due to the length of the reactor at 56m, it was not possible to load the piece parallel.

The solution to the operation was to swing the smallest crane away to its maximum outreach. The crane with the lifting capacity

of 700t was topping and swinging first, so that the reactor could pass the second crane. The other crane needed to follow this line. Finally the piece was over the hold and kept parallel while being lowered into the hold.”

When the heaver, 830t, piece was loaded there was only a 10cm clearance on each side of the beam underneath the cargo, so the piece had to be lifted straight up.

Ian Broad, Director Cargo Management at Hansa Heavy Lift, takes up the story. “Heavy Load platforms were placed under each saddle to distribute the weight. Prior to this we ensured all the measurements were exact as we would not be able to move the heavy lift platforms once the cargo was in place.”

An additional challenge was the loadspreading required on the vessel’s tank top.

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SYNTHETIC & STEEL ROPES FOR THE OFFSHORE MARKET

The Rewards of R&D KOREAN-BASED DSR HAS BEEN MANUFACTURING SYNTHETIC FIBRE AS WELL AS STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR OVER 50 YEARS NOW. WITH NUMEROUS products aimed at the offshore market, the company is clearly responding to the demands of a challenging market. Offshore Industry’s Tom Scott looks at a recent milestone heavy lift sling contract in Brazil as well as some of the company’s offshore portfolio.

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anking as their most impressive projects so far, the Sapinhoá Norte and Cernambi Sul Projects take first place, says DSR Branch Office Manager Billy Kim. “One of our customers won an EPIC contract with Petrobras for the Sapinhoá Norte and Cernambi Sul Projects, as part of the development of the Santos Basin, 300km off the Coastline of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo States. We had to develop SuperMax slings for installing SWLR (Steel Wave Lazy Risers) and FSHR (Free Standing Hybrid Risers), which have a minimum-breaking load of 3,300t. You can imagine we had to overcome some

important challenges.”

DSR put together a team consisting of eight people – with members of the R&D, sales and production teams – to develop the sling. After working on the project for over 4 months, the team had come up with a round sling made of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene yarn covered by durable nylon. The result is stronger and lighter than wire rope equivalents. The lifting job is safer and easier due to its low elongation properties. Moreover, when used with a hook, the sling is considerably stable thus avoiding the problems of rotation associated with wire rope slings. Due to its

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flexibility, the sling also takes up very little storage space. Mr Kim continues: “The project is planned to be operational in Q3 2014 and, based on our numbers, our sling will then carry the world record for a fibre sling.”

Research & Development

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Mr Kim explains that over the last 100 years, not a lot has changed when it comes to rope making.

Nevertheless DSR is always looking out for an innovative way to optimise the ropes through DSR’s dedicated R&D centre. The centre, with over 30 dedicated engineering staff members all with years of practical experience both inside the lab and in the field, enables DSR to provide ropes with superior characteristics.

“We are constantly improving our existing products, as we work in tandem with our customers to develop and improve the areas that are of concern to them,” stresses Mr Kim. “The products are then field-tested and fine-tuned, so that they can easily fit within the classification of the world’s finest producers.”

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sectors. As the search for new oil and gas reserves ventures into ever-deeper waters, the challenges facing rope manufacturers are also increasing. “We have to combine a lighter and stronger design that is both flexible, abrasion

resistant and environmentally friendly,” continues Mr Kim. These properties are to be found in OceanMax, DSR’s primary deep water anchoring and mooring product fabricated from marine finished polyester. With its high

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resistance to abrasion, OceanMax rope has a service life three times longer than conventional polyester. Often used at offshore plants is PowerMax – a fine microstructured wire rope used for anchoring purposes.

Although not necessarily for deep-water applications, but still very much for the offshore industry, PowerMax is the Korean company’s single point mooring rope. Composed of nylon, due to the fact that this material exhibits the best energy absorption performance, the construction of SPM rope varies from location to location, depending on the environmental conditions and operational procedures.

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manufacturing, final testing and the entire usage template of ropes has helped the company anticipate customers’ needs. Mr Kim says, “DSR was the first in Asia to develop the SuperMax line of ropes to better service their customers, the continuous improvement in both design and function makes DSR a key player within the industry.” With over 1,000 employees spread over three continents; sales and support locations in Düsseldorf, New York, and Osaka and manufacturing plants in the Republic of Korea and one in Qingdao, China, DSR is aiming at an even greater global presence. The company has witnessed substantial growth in requests for innovative ropes from offshore operators and shipbuilders within recent years. “That is why in the future we will make an even bigger effort to improve the dynamic ranges of our products. This will eventually maximise the

characteristics and reduce weight,” concludes Mr Kim. DSR is already preparing for the future by offering a series of ropes that have superior mechanical and strong anti-abrasive properties and will continue to expand the capabilities of their ropes to meet the growing challenges of the market.

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The ONS 2014 venue hosted 1,392 exhibitors and 91,682 attendees – shattering the record of 60,000 from 2012.

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INVESTOR PRESSURE AT ONS 2014 IN STAVANGER

Cutting Costs THIS YEAR’S THUMPING BIG ONS EXHIBITION AND FESTIVE HARBOUR PARTY IN NORWAY ATTRACTED BIG FUN-LOVING CROWDS, BUT THE CONFERENCE ALSO highlighted challenging times in the sector. The upstream industry is in a period of intense investor pressure, notes Wood Mackenzie. This means increased scrutiny of greenfield projects as well as administrative costs.

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he question now is how we are to deal with a position where the industry is very concerned to save money while the level of safety must be both maintained and improved,” observed Anne Myhrvold, Director-General of the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) at ONS. “I’m convinced it’s possible to look after safety in a good way while also cutting costs, but both the short and long-term consequences of doing this must be understood.”

Reducing Administrative Spend

One avenue that oil & gas operators are exploring is reduction of administrative expense – representing upwards of 10 percent of offshore project costs, according to an industry report by Rystad Energy AS. For example, the industry could achieve significant savings with closer scrutiny of travels costs, commented Dag Kristian Amland, Divisional Managing Director at travel management specialist ATPI Norge. ATPI’s CrewHub can cut 30 percent of the work related to reconciling, processing and paying for travel, cut direct

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travel costs by 10 percent, plus better fulfill Duty of Care obligations.

Favouring Incremental Projects

Wood Mackenzie finds that on a cost per barrel and risk basis, incremental projects stack up favourably with new projects.

Lennert Koch, Senior North West Europe Upstream research analyst for Wood Mackenzie, explains: “As the Norwegian Continental Shelf is maturing and the government wants to increase overall recovery rates from 50-60 percent, brownfield and incremental projects are becoming more important. We estimate that incremental projects – such as compression installations, infill drilling programmes and field redevelopments – account for almost half of the estimated USD 200 billion of upstream development spend over the next 10 years.” i. www.ons.no i. www.atpi.com

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New in Norway • Bibby Offshore opened an office in Stavanger headed by Arne Lier.

• Wireline intervention equipment supplier NOV Elmar moved into larger, purpose built premises in Tananger.

• ACE Winches has a new Karmsund quayside facility headed by Rune Midtun.

• Applus RTD opened up a base in Straume, Bergen for its non-destructive testing (NDT) services.

• 80:20 Procurement Services has established new operations in Stavanger.

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Asset Guardian Solutions (AGSL) has been awarded key contracts by both GDF SUEZ E&P UK and BP for a customised Asset Guardian tool set – its fully configurable process software management programme. The tool set will enhance management and security of all process control software GDF SUEZ’ Cygnus Project, located 150km off the coast of Lincolnshire and BP’s Clair Ridge project. BP will use the Asset Guardian toolset throughout the Clair Ridge project, and to operate assets associated with the Clair Ridge field development when it is fully operational. i. www.assetguardian.com

Full Motion Compensation Offshore Lift In a refurbishment programme to upgrade lifeboats on offshore platforms, Ampelmann completed a second BOOTH NO. successful re-installation using its full motion 11.070 compensation technology. The 8t lifeboat was kept completely stationary above the vessel OFFSHORE ENERGY deck, to allow lifting by the platform’s davit cranes. The Ampelmann hexapod is capable of compensating actual heave motions of the vessel up to 2.5m which increases the workability significantly, even in adverse weather conditions. Where normally an Ampelmann system is topped with a gangway to transfer people, for this operation TSG Marine designed a cradle to support the lifeboat. The vessel was manoeuvred beneath the davit crane with the fall wires lowered to the deck of the ship and safely connected to the lifting ropes of the lifeboat. Ampelmann then performed its full motion compensation while the ropes were pulled in. i. www.ampelmann.nl

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Subsea Vibration Suppression System Trelleborg’s offshore operation has launched an innovative new vortex induced vibration (VIV) system. The high performance T-Strake features a unique modular design enabling more efficient transportation and installation. The system has a high temperature resistance, is capable of withstanding installation loads and is available in a wide choice of colours.

Each section of the system has been designed as a single component, ensuring it is quick and easy to pre-install onshore or install offshore. The design enables the system to be stacked during shipping, ensuring more efficient and cost effective transportation. Trelleborg’s innovative manufacturing process also means that the T-Strake can be produced up to six times faster than systems manufactured using traditional techniques, ensuring short order times.

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Compact, Portable Acoustic Positioning System Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its extensive acoustic positioning product portfolio with the launch of μPAP, a new compact and portable acoustic positioning system for operation from a surface vessel to track ROVs, tow fish, divers and any other subsea target at depths to 4,000m. μPAP operates in SSBL mode (LBL is also possible) where it measures the distance and direction to subsea transponders and computes a 3D position in local coordinates or in geographical coordinates. It offers high accuracy but is smaller, more compact and easier to install on a vessel or other surface unit than larger acoustic positioning systems. The size, weight and ease of KONGSBERG installation makes μPAP a BOOTH NO. more flexible solution ideal for a 11.082 diverse range of applications.

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Hycom, specialist in hydraulic systems, pocketed several major 11.128 B assignments for big players in the offshore market. These OFFSHORE ENERGY assignments include the biggest mobile hydraulic power unit (HPU) in the world. The HPU has an installed capacity of 4.6MW – this will be supplied by 10 Hydac axial piston pumps with a flow capacity of 560l/min at 360 bar. The hydraulic pumps, cooling, reservoir and operating system will be constructed into a 42 x 15 x 15 feet container. All parts are constructed for optimal use in harsh conditions, which makes the pump unit perfect for deployment on various offshore projects. i. www.hycom.nl

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Kris Geboers, Service Engineer with Hydrauvision Ghent, is truly in his element when he is working on location. He may, for example,be taking his service van to Latvia or flying to the Isle of Man. Kris: 'In fact, my sphere of activity covers all of Western Europe. I'm hardly ever In Ghent.'

Hydraulic solutions 'Hydrauvision does not believe in treating symptoms. If a system's temperature suddenly rises, simply installing a larger cooling is not the solution. We want to know why the temperature is rising', Kris explained. 'The big advantage of being on location is that we can diagnose on the spot.

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Uptime International has entered into contracts with MAC Offshore Dubai and Fujian Mawei Shipyard China for delivery of three active motion compensated gangways. The first of these three gangways will be mounted early 2015 on their third Compact Semi Sub (CSS) maintenance vessel, which was designed by STX’s Vancouver office.

The next two will be mounted on two new Motel Support Vessels to be built in 2015/2016. In order to ensure the POB access, the vessels have been upgraded with motion compensated gangways, which, during inclement weather, will significantly increase the ability to connect to offshore installations. The combination of MAC, the CSS stable platform, and the Uptime motion compensated gangway, will create a very safe and secure environment for the transfer of offshore personnel, reduce downtime and increase productivity. i. www.uptime.no

Turbines at the Humber Gateway Offshore Windfarm 3sun Group has secured a contract with MHI Vestas Offshore for the electrical and mechanical completion of 73 V112-3.0MW turbines to be installed at the Humber Gateway Offshore Windfarm. The contract involves the company providing teams of technicians for the offshore mechanical and electrical completion of the V112-3.0MW wind turbines, and signifies MHI Vestas Offshore’s first project in the UK offshore market since the establishment of the joint venture company between Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The work off the coast of North East Yorkshire will take place from bases at Grimsby over a 14 week period. Successful installation of the first Humber Gateway turbine was completed on 29 July, ahead of the initial schedule, and the project is due to be completed in spring 2015. i. www.3sungroup.com

SmartBlue for Oil & Gas Company Raytheon Anschütz will supply its SmartBlue maritime situational awareness system for two vessels being built in South Korea for a major oil & gas company. For each vessel, Raytheon Anschütz will provide two 12ft X-band radars integrated with AIS to a SmartBlue sensor management pack. The pack will correlate the incoming data from the sensors and provide information locally through an operator workstation located in the vessel’s central control room. Track information and data will be passed through data link to the maritime control centre in Norway, allowing the water space surrounding the asset to be carefully monitored and controlled by operators ashore. After installation and setup, the system will run automatically, alarming only to alert the operator when an anomaly is detected. i. www.raytheon-anschuetz.com

25-year Working Relationship Tata Steel signed a global framework agreement with Subsea 7, which will formalise a 25-year working relationship between the two. This long-standing partnership, which has seen four multimillion pound North Sea contracts signed in the last 12 months alone, is cemented by the new agreement. Consisting of four separate projects, the latest contracts are believed to be worth in the region of GBP 10 million and will see Tata Steel supply in excess of 55km of pipe weighing more than 9,000t. Tata Steel will supply around 28km of carrier pipe, more than 27km of sleeve pipe, girth welding and triple jointing and the application of Glass Flake Epoxy pipe coating. Welding and coating will take place at the company’s offshore processing centre in Hartlepool, UK. i. www.tatasteel.nl

ROV Access Equipment MacGregor has secured a contract from German shipyard Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft (FSG) for the complete delivery of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) access doors and hatches for two well-intervention vessels (WIVs). The WIVs are destined for service with the Norwegian offshore operator, Siem Offshore.

The order was booked into the second quarter 2014 order intake. The two 158m vessels require MacGregor cargo access equipment ranging from flush modular ‘plug and play’ deck hatches to heavy-duty ROV hangar doors. The scope of the contract includes the design, delivery, installation and commissioning of the hangar doors, hydraulic hatches and bulkhead doors, which will be carried out at the Flensburg yard from 2015 to 2016. i. www.cargotec.com

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IN SEPTEMBER MORE THAN A HUNDRED MARITIME PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ENJOYED A SUN-FILLED DAY AT THE 4TH ANNUAL MARITIME GOLF Event, organised by Offshore Industry magazine’s owners Yellow & Finch Publishers. The event held in the south-west of the Netherlands raised more than EUR 13,000 for KiKa, the Cancer-Free Children Foundation.

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