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AVEVA acquires Global Majic’s simulation software suite AVEVA today announced the acquisition of all assets relating to the advanced visualisation and simulation software of Global Majic Software, Inc. (GMS). This strategic acquisition includes all Intellectual Property Rights which will be used to support AVEVA’s growing simulation offering for plant Owner Operators. (Page 11)

Peterson SBS to Extend and Enhance Procurement Services with 80:20 Peterson SBS has acquired a 60% stake in supply and distribution company 80:20 Procurement Services Limited. The purchase will allow Peterson SBS to enhance and extend its existing procurement and material management services in the UK/NL and internationally. (Page 13)

Senergy enters into agreement with University of Aberdeen’s ExploHUB Leading global energy services company Senergy has underpinned its commitment to investing in people and the future of the industry after entering into an innovative agreement with the University of Aberdeen. (Page 16)

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Churchill Drilling Tools Invests £2.5 million in its Aberdeen Facility Drilling systems specialist Churchill Drilling Tools has announced a £2.5 million investment in its Aberdeen base to meet increasing global demand for its innovative technologies. The company has invested in a number of units adjacent to its existing Crombie Road premises to create a 1.65-acre site, which will be upgraded over the next 3-4 years. The refurbishments will include research and development facilities, increased capacity for new product assembly and service lines and offices. Aside from its £2.5 million Crombie Road investment, Churchill has also taken 3,500 square feet of office space in nearby Sinclair Road to provide administrative support. The offices were opened at the end of November. The company has invested in its Aberdeen base at a time when it anticipates an increase in employee numbers in 2013 as it explores new opportunities in the UK and overseas. Churchill, which currently employs 30 people in Aberdeen, expects to add at least 10 additional staff to its workforce over the next 12 months. Churchill has seen growing demand for its patented technologies, used by more than 50 operators worldwide. The company’s SmartDart™ activation technology has been extensively deployed in the downhole drilling sector where its track record for reliability, speed and cost-effectiveness has been hailed by engineers, particularly in demanding environments such as high-pressure high temperature wells. Director Mike Churchill

Senergy wins special commendation at ITP Energy Titles Oil & Gas Middle East Awards Global energy services company Senergy has received a special commendation at the 2012 ITP Oil & Gas Middle East Awards in recognition of a donation of software licences it made to the Petroleum Institute of Abu Dhabi.

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The company was given the commendation in the Middle East National Graduate Training Scheme of the Year category at the annual industry awards ceremony. Senergy was recognised after providing Interactive Petrophysics (IP)™ software licences worth more than US$2 million to the students of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s Petroleum Institute. “Senergy was highly commended by the judges for its contribution to development of local engineering talent in the U.A.E.,” said Daniel Canty, Group Editor, ITP Energy Titles. “The Oil & Gas Middle East Awards celebrate excellence amongst the region’s outstanding upstream industry, and seek out best in class organisations, projects and the people who have proven that by going that extra mile.” Senergy provides fully-integrated project and asset development services across the energy industry, making it a natural partner for the Petroleum Institute which operates as a leading international educational and research centre for the oil and gas industry. The Petroleum Institute’s masters students will be trained on Senergy’s

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Water- en luchtkwaliteit op platforms In 2010 werd reeds door SodM gemeld dat ongeveer de helft van de Nederlandse boorplatforms op het einde van hun levensduur zitten. Gemiddeld gaat een platform zo’n 25 jaar mee. Veel platforms stammen uit de jaren 60, toen er werd gestart met de winning van olie en gas op de Noordzee. Door nieuwe technieken blijft de olie- en gasproductie zich voortzetten en worden platforms langer gebruikt dan vooraf is voorzien. Dit betekent onder meer dat de luchtbehandelingssystemen en drinkwaterinstallaties op een groot aantal platforms verouderd zijn. Deze installaties kunnen nog prima functioneren, zolang er maar voldoende aandacht is voor beheer en onderhoud en onderdelen tijdig worden vervangen. Ook is het verstandig om, wanneer mogelijk, de installaties aan te passen aan de hedendaagse eisen. Welke situaties komen we nu in de praktijk tegen? We vragen het aan Marc Lurvink, Occupational Hygiënist bij Kalsbeek BV, en zijn collega Jeroen van Nuil, Potable Water Expert.

Luchtbehandelingskasten “We weten allemaal dat water en zeelucht corrosiebevorderend werken”, aldus Marc Lurvink. “Wanneer we te maken hebben met oudere platforms zien we bijna altijd dat luchtbehandelingskasten (LBK) zijn aangetast door corrosie. Corrosie kan zorgen voor luchtlekkage in de LBK en de luchtkanalen. Dit vermindert de luchttoevoer waardoor er indirect een gevaarlijke situatie kan ontstaan. In de accommodatie wil je een hogere luchtdruk dan buiten de accommodatie, zodat in het geval van een calamiteit eventueel vrijgekomen gassen buiten de accommodatie blijven. Door luchtlekkage merken wij dat de luchtdruk in de accommodatie daalt en de gewenste overdruk daardoor kan verdwijnen.” Volgens Marc is het belangrijk om dit nauwlettend te monitoren. “Het is aan te bevelen, zeker bij oudere installaties, om periodiek

luchtdrukmetingen uit te voeren, eventueel aangevuld met endoscopisch onderzoek van de luchtkanalen. Aan de hand van de resultaten uit deze onderzoeken wordt een goed beeld verkregen van de status van de installatie, waarmee duidelijk wordt wat voor onderhoud noodzakelijk is”.

Binnenklimaat “Het uitvoeren van periodieke CO2-metingen is ook aan te raden bij oudere installaties”, vervolgt Marc zijn verhaal. “Helemaal als het een LBK betreft die gebruik maakt van een zogenaamde fysieke luchtcirculatie. Tegenwoordig zie je dergelijke systemen niet meer, maar hergebruikt een LBK alleen maar de warmte van de lucht, in plaats van de lucht zelf. Waar deze installaties nog wel staan en er sprake is van een verhoogde CO2concentratie, neemt het CO2niveau alleen maar toe zodra de lucht fysiek gecirculeerd wordt.” “Een lage luchtvochtigheid is een bijkomend ongemak”, zegt Marc. “Overdag heeft men nog weinig klachten. Er wordt verse lucht aangevoerd doordat er in- en uit wordt gelopen. Maar ’s avonds en ’s nachts is het een ander verhaal. Voornamelijk in de slaapvertrekken kunnen klachten ontstaan ten aanzien van een droge lucht. Dit uit zich door irritatie van de slijmvliezen en luchtwegen.” Marc geeft aan dat het binnenklimaat kan worden beoordeeld door het uitvoeren van diverse

metingen. “Aan de hand van die beoordelingen geven we adviezen hoe het binnenklimaat verder geoptimaliseerd kan worden.”

Vervuiling luchtkanalen Tot slot staat Marc nog even stil bij de vervuiling van luchtkanalen. “Wanneer installaties al langere tijd opereren zie je dat luchtkanalen aan de binnenkant vervuild kunnen raken, onder andere met vet (Galley) en textielstof (Laundry). Door deze vervuiling zou een eventuele brand zich gemakkelijk via de luchtkanalen kunnen verspreiden, en dat is natuurlijk niet wenselijk. Tevens kunnen micro-organismen zoals bacteriën, schimmels en gisten zich in deze vervuiling nestelen en daar verder groeien. Door middel van endoscopisch onderzoek kan goed onderzocht worden in hoeverre luchtkanalen verontreinigd zijn en kunnen waar nodig passende maatregelen worden genomen. Denk hierbij aan het reinigen van kanalen of het vervangen van bepaalde stukken.” Naast lucht is water een primaire behoefte op een platform. Een verouderde drinkwaterinstallatie kan invloed hebben op de leveringszekerheid en de kwaliteit van het drinkwater. We gaan hierover verder in gesprek met Jeroen van Nuil, Potable Water Expert bij Kalsbeek BV.

Appendages en leidingen “De levensduur van appendages en leidingen is eindig, zeker omdat door toevoeging van chloor de corrosiviteit van het water toeneemt. Corrosie leidt indirect tot meer biofilmvorming, oftewel groei van bacteriën (waaronder Legionella) aan de binnenwand van leidingen. Voorbeelden hiervan zijn corrosie van de stalen leidingen, welke vaak worden gebruikt voor de distributie van het drinkwater op een platform. Het functioneren van appendages, zoals afsluiters en keerkleppen, wordt gehinderd door corrosie en afzettingen. Het normaal bedrijven van een installatie is dan niet meer mogelijk en leidt tot vervelende situaties. Bijvoorbeeld omdat afsluiters niet meer goed functioneren, waardoor installatiedelen niet in te blokken zijn ten tijde van onderhoud of lekkage. Of doordat keerkleppen niet juist werken en heet water de koudwaterleidingen instroomt, wat bij tappunten tot verbrandingsgevaar kan leiden. In een oudere installatie zien we ook

dat de leidingwanddikte kritisch kan worden als gevolg van erosie. Dit kan leiden tot lekkage in de circulatiesystemen en koperen leidingen.”

Gebruiksfunctie Los van de levensduur is ook de gebruiksfunctie, waarop de drinkwaterinstallatie in het verleden is ontworpen, van invloed op de kwaliteit en leveringszekerheid van het drinkwater. “Wat ik in de praktijk zie is dat een drinkwaterinstallatie op een platform die was ontworpen voor een bezetting van 40 personen, tegenwoordig dienst doet voor slechts 12 personen”, legt Jeroen uit. “De drinkwatervoorraad is daarmee vele malen groter dan eigenlijk nodig is. Dit heeft langere verblijftijden van het water tot gevolg, wat de waterkwaliteit direct negatief beïnvloed.” Ook signaleert Jeroen dat de functie van ruimtes in de Livingquarters verandert. Cabins worden bijvoorbeeld omgebouwd tot lab, recreatie- of fitnessruimte, maar oud leidingwerk wordt niet verwijderd. Hierdoor ontstaan dode leidingdelen of tappunten met weinig gebruik wat leidt tot stagnatie van water, dat de groei van Legionella weer kan bevorderen.” “Ook kan het zijn dat de dimensionering van leidingen niet meer overeenkomt met het aantal tappunten dat gevoed moet worden. Hierdoor ontstaan kritische punten die de waterkwaliteit negatief kunnen beïnvloeden. De hedendaagse gebruiksfunctie van de installatie blijkt niet meer overeen te komen met het oorspronkelijk ontwerp, met alle gevolgen van dien.”

Assetmanagement Jeroen geeft aan dat dit slechts een aantal voorbeelden zijn die de leveringszekerheid en de drinkwaterkwaliteit kunnen beïnvloeden. Hij merkt op dat

assetmanagement, ook voor de niet primaire installaties op een platform, steeds belangrijker gaat worden. Wat is de staat van een installatie? Hoe lang moet deze nog mee? Wat zijn problemen die zich nu voordoen? Op welke installatiedelen kunnen ‘failures’ worden verwacht? En wat is hiervan de impact? Vele vragen waarvoor vaak ook meerdere oplossingen mogelijk zijn, maar wat is dan de beste keuze? Volgens Jeroen kan het, om aan de verwachte levensduur te kunnen voldoen, voor het ene platform noodzakelijk zijn om vervanging te overwegen. Terwijl het voor het andere platforms volstaat om de onderhoudsprogramma’s te herzien. Bijvoorbeeld omzetting van gebruiksduurafhankelijk onderhoud naar toestands afhankelijk. “Daarnaast is het van belang om voor de dagelijkse controles en beheersmaatregelen een specifiek beheer- en onderhoudsplan op te stellen, die wanneer nodig geïntensiveerd kunnen worden”, geeft Jeroen aan. Ook ziet hij steeds vaker ‘point’of-use systemen’, een alternatieve techniek waarbij op tappuntniveau het water wordt gefilterd, waardoor deze alsnog aan de gestelde kwaliteitseisen kunnen voldoen (bijvoorbeeld filterdouchekoppen voor Legionella). “De leveringszekerheid is hiermee natuurlijk niet gered, maar veilig drinkwater wordt hier wel mee gegarandeerd”, vult Jeroen aan. Jeroen adviseert om bij drinkwaterkwaliteitsproblemen, op platforms die langer meegaan dan oorspronkelijk verwacht, niet direct terug te vallen op de standaard correctieve maatregelen. “Het is belangrijk om deze problematiek breder te bekijken. Wat is de echte oorzaak en wat zijn de juiste strategische keuzes om voor de resterende jaren een veilig en betrouwbaar gebruik mogelijk te maken. Zowel ten aanzien van de water- als luchtkwaliteit.”

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Octopus-Onboard for world’s largest heavy cargo ship Dockwise Vanguard Amarcon, a member of the ABB group, today announced that it has received an OCTOPUS-Onboard order for the new build Dockwise Vanguard. This vessel is the largest and most advanced heavy lift vessel ever built. The vessel was launched in November 2012 and is currently undergoing her sea trials. Dockwise was founded in 1993 as a merger between Wijsmuller Transport and Dock Express Shipping, making Dockwise the world’s largest and most versatile heavy transport shipping company. The Dockwise Vanguard shall be equipped with OCTOPUS-Onboard for the purpose of motion monitoring, response prediction and heavyweather decision support during

heavy cargo transportations. The vessel shall also be equipped with a three sensor motion measurement set-up. This way multiple critical locations of the vessel, for instance the cargo, can be measured and displayed on the bridge of the vessel. The OCTOPUS product line is part of ABB’s Vessel Information and Control (VICO)

Aberdeen harbour submits directions for growth document to national planning framework 3 Aberdeen Harbour Board has submitted a Directions for Growth document to the National Planning Framework, in response to its call for candidate developments. The document outlines the findings from an ongoing feasibility study, which was launched in September to assess the viability of potential expansion options for a new or improved harbour facility. Three potential locations out with the existing harbour have been considered – North Beach, immediately to the north of the harbour; Nigg Bay, immediately to the south of the harbour; and south of Cove Bay, approximately five miles south of the harbour. Further research of the options – against criteria including the potential impact on traffic levels and the availability of land – indicates the south of Cove Bay and the North Beach options would likely result in significantly negative impacts. The identification of these sites and the emergence of a potentially preferred site in Nigg Bay or the continued development of the existing harbour, will now be subject to additional analysis including traffic modelling and visual appraisal. The potential viability of the locations will also be informed by the ongoing feasibility study, and consultations with

customers, stakeholders, local communities and local authorities, as well as Scottish Government elected members and officials. The wider engagement plan will commence in early 2013 and continue throughout the year. Commenting on this latest development, Aberdeen Harbour Board chief executive Colin Parker said: “Any future development of the port will require a robust business case, however, Aberdeen Harbour is a key regional resource that generates more than £500million for the North East economy annually. Potential development opportunities will help safeguard the port and the city’s position within the energy industry, ensuring the harbour is equipped to accommodate the growth in activity anticipated in the years to come. With larger vessels and increasing traffic projected, enhancing facilities will ensure Aberdeen continues to meet the needs of customers while attracting new business to the North East of Scotland. “With all the subsea related activity involved in the decommissioning of offshore installations, an upsurge in shipment of oil and gas equipment to key markets including Norway, Russia and Africa, and significant requirements for the support of offshore wind developments, our customers have also clearly indicated a need for consideration of expanded harbour facilities to accommodate their anticipated requirements in the long term.”

systems suite which incorporates a full range of automation and advisory solutions specifically for marine applications, based on ABB’s field-proven process automation technologies. This recent appointment is the seventeenth order from Dockwise for an OCTOPUS-Onboard installation. “For Amarcon, it is exciting to deliver our decision support software to a vessel of this magnitude, that can carry anything from a ship or drilling rig, up to an entire Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit,” said Leon Adegeest, founder and General Manager of Amarcon.

AVEVA acquires Global Majic’s simulation software suite Advanced visualisation technology complements AVEVA’s solutions for plant Owner Operators AVEVA today announced the acquisition of all assets relating to the advanced visualisation and simulation software of Global Majic Software, Inc. (GMS). This strategic acquisition includes all Intellectual Property Rights which will be used to support AVEVA’s growing simulation offering for plant Owner Operators. The highly skilled GMS team will become a part of AVEVA’s simulation development programme to deliver worldclass 3D interactive virtual environments to our customers. GMS’s industry-proven simulation products complement AVEVA’s existing visualisation technology by providing an immersive environment that enables virtual access to plant facilities for the purposes of inspection, training and maintenance review, minimising the need to expose staff to on-site hazards. The acquisition also brings immediate benefits to AVEVA’s laser technology that makes it possible to cost-effectively create ’as-built’ 3D models of existing facilities. These accurate 3D models are increasing the demand for simulation environments in which Owner Operators can safely and remotely train contractors and staff in a highly realistic virtual environment away from the dangers of on-site working. “Plant Owner Operators are increasingly looking at software to help innovate, improve safety and generate efficiencies”, added Derek Middlemas, COO and Head of Enterprise Solutions, AVEVA. Our customers have a business imperative to understand every aspect of their operating assets. The GMS software in combination with our own technology will bring a vastly improved simulation

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experience enabling a reduction in the number of people exposed to hazardous on-site working environments while improving operational efficiency.” “We have many years’ experience creating high-quality virtual environments for clients who need to safely train and familiarise staff on dangerous or difficult to access sites,” said Gary Hufford, CEO, Global Majic Software Inc. “When AVEVA first approached us and suggested we join them, we immediately recognised the exciting benefits that we can offer to our joint customers. We share the same vision about the increasingly important role that virtual environments will play in enhancing asset performance and reducing operational risk and look forward to bringing our products to AVEVA’s customers.” “Over many decades we have continually brought forward innovation in the field of plant visualisation” said Richard Longdon, Chief Executive Officer, AVEVA. “The addition of the GMS team is further proof of our commitment to this ideal. I am delighted to welcome our new colleagues and their advanced simulation software to AVEVA. T he acquisition enables us to take a major step forward which will further differentiate AVEVA from our competitors by delivering advanced simulation capabilities

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One of our clients is a leading offshore construction company and has been serving leading energy firms and oil companies all over the world.

Various Chief Engineer positions Job Description This client manages a fleet of offshore construction vessels and for one of these vessels we are looking for Chief Engineers.

Our client is responsible for the installation of cables for offshore wind parks.

Various Rigger positions Job Description For this client are we searching for experienced Riggers.

Requirements • Preferably Dutch Endorsement Chief Engineer <3000 kW. • Experience as Chief Engineer for a couple of years (preferably specified experience on board of DSV vessels or Heavy Lift/ Crane vessels).. • DP Maintenance experience

Tasks • Proven work experience (minimum 2 years). • Valid Basic Safety Training (STCW approved) • Rigging and Slinging, Working on heights, Rigger Stage 3 • Valid BOSIET and HUET and valid Offshore / Seafarers medical examination • Rope Access (Opito approved), M.I.S.T. (Opito approved) • Confined Spaces Training

Conditions • Various rotations. Willing to work in 4:4 or 8:8 weeks system.

Conditions • Rotation schedule: 4 weeks on, 4 weeks off

Contact If you have any questions or request more information you can contact Josien Cool or Mario de Zwart, Division Offshore (+31)10 – 243 67 02.

Energy & Maritime Solutions T.O.S. (Transport & Offshore Services) is an international service provider in personnel solutions with its head office in Rotterdam and a strong foreign network. T.O.S. is active in shipping – offshore – oil & gas - dredging and inland shipping. Our division Select recruits nautical and technical personnel for shore based jobs. Besides recruiting T.O.S. also provides turnkey ship deliveries. Please have a further look at our website for more information about our company.

Our client provides various services for the oil & gas industry within drilling and offshore construction. Recently, they added a new activity to its portfolio- services for the wind energy industry.

Our client is a leading offshore construction company and has been serving leading energy firms and oil companies all over the world.

Mechanical Technician Job Description For this client are we currently searching for a experienced Mechanical Technician. Tasks • Assist in carrying out the work of the mechanical maintenance department. • Experience with offshore installations, docking periods, repair & maintenance projects, new built projects and decommissioning. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent -Mechanical field • BOSIET certificate, Contact If you have any questions or request more information you can contact Josien Cool or Mario de Zwart, Division Offshore (+31)10 – 243 67 02. Energy & Maritime Solutions T.O.S. (Transport & Offshore Services) is an international service provider in personnel solutions with its head office in Rotterdam and a strong foreign network. T.O.S. is active in shipping – offshore – oil & gas - dredging and inland shipping. Our division Select recruits nautical and technical personnel for shore based jobs. Besides recruiting T.O.S. also provides turnkey ship deliveries. Please have a further look at our website for more information about our company.

Second Engineer all ships (Offshore) Job Description They manage a fleet of offshore construction vessels and for one of these vessels we are looking for an experienced Second Engineer. Tasks • Repair and maintenance on all machinery and equipment in engine room, cranes, deck, accommodation and galley. • Experience with offshore installations, docking periods, repair & maintenance projects, new built projects and decommissioning. Qualifications • Preferably (3 years) experience on DP/ Offshore Construction vessels. • In possession of valid STCW95 certificates and BOSIET certificate. Contact If you have any questions or request more information you can contact Josien Cool or Mario de Zwart. Energy & Maritime Solutions T.O.S. (Transport & Offshore Services) is an international service provider in personnel solutions with its head office in Rotterdam and a strong foreign network. T.O.S. is active in shipping – offshore – oil & gas - dredging and inland shipping. Our division Select recruits nautical and technical personnel for shore based jobs. Besides recruiting T.O.S. also provides turnkey ship deliveries. Please have a further look at our website for more information about our company.

t ASK Thanks to the force Far Splendour! In this edition, the sequel from the returning section taskforce. The employers and employees pass each other the writing pen to answer to a variety of questions. This time: Stefan Kuipers. 1. Please introduce yourself My name is Stefan Kuipers, 24 years old and i live in Den Helder, the Netherlands. 2. What does your home situation look like? I am single and live in an apartment in Den Helder. 3. What is your current position and where is your stand? My current position is yard coördinator at Peterson SBS in the harbor of Den Helder 4. What are your daily activities? I am to ensure that al forklift drivers do their work properly, and make sure all the backload returns to the locations where they’re from. 5. How did you end up in the offshore industry? A friend told me about Peterson SBS that they had a job option free. 6. How long have you been working in the offshore industry? I’ve been working at Peterson

SBS in Den Helder for 6 years. 7. Tell us about your dreams! I would like to become a toolpusher on a rig.

After 9 years of excellent service from the Far Splendour and her crews the SNS Pool regrettably decided to say goodbye. Over these years the Far Splendour sailed around 250.000 miles and made 1120 round trips from the Den Helder port. On behalf of the SNS Pool, Loek Sakkers, Pool Fleet Manager of Peterson SBS expressed his appreciation for the excellent working relationship with both crews and the Farstad staff in

8. With whom would you like to trade places with? Can’t think of anyone, i’m happy with who I am. 9. How do you spend your leisure time? I like to go to the gym in my spare time, and in the weekends i love to party.

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10. Do you keep a track of the news? If so, which item? I watch the news every day on television. 11. What is your motto in life? Live your life, do everything today, cause there might not be a tomorrow. 12. Who would you like to nominate for the next edition and why? A friend named Anne Zaal, he works on the Noble George Sauvageau, cause he’s a well motivated and great guy.

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New facility in Aberdeen highlights continued global growth for Expro International oilfield services company, Expro, is opening a new facility in Aberdeen to enhance its growing well intervention business, following a strong annual global revenue increase to more than $1billion (£630 million). The site, in Howe Moss Avenue Dyce, will house Expro’s wireline, well intervention, well services, well integrity (Safewells) and cased hole logging services to help provide integrated and multi-skilled teams. The new premises in the Kirkhill Industrial Estate comprises of two buildings, each with office space, workshops and yards, covering a total of 6,186 square metres (the equivalent of 1 1/2 football pitches). As a result of an internal employee competition, the buildings have been named after two Scottish legends: Andrew Carnegie, the 20th century tycoon and philanthropist, and James Young, who invented the process of extracting oil from coal in the early 1800s. The Carnegie and Young buildings will eventually hold Expro’s combined well intervention services

Aberdeen. All crew members received a nice shirt and a plaque to be placed on board. The Far Splendour will not be forgotten at the Den Helder office since she is immortalized on the glass wall.

team, of approximately 200 employees. Expro has employed more than 150 new employees in the UK over the past year, and continues to support employees with specialised development programmes. Through the company’s ex-forces recruiting plan, Expro currently has a number of ex-forces employees in training at its Centre of Excellence in Aberdeen. Expro’s Graduate Development Plan has also attracted high-calibre graduates and put them through a structured development programme. Expro is looking to recruit at least another 40 people in the UK area across subsea, wireline and well test product lines, in the next few months. Keith Palmer, Expro’s Europe CIS Region Director, said: “This year has seen another period

of strong growth for Expro in the UK. Our considerable investment in additional facilities in Aberdeen will allow us to consolidate our well intervention capabilities, further enhancing our ability to deliver services to our customers. “It also gives us the opportunity to upgrade our workshop and yard which in turn, will allow us to increase product quality and maintain our focus around operational excellence. The additional workshop space will provide us the additional capacity we need to accommodate increased subsea landing string build capacity for the long term future. “Expro is continually expanding. Strong client demand, increased revenue and investment in new markets has allowed us to hire more than 1,000 people globally in the past year, and we’re continuously increasing both onshore and offshore work. With a five year plan to double our workforce, investment in new premises and growth opportunities is critical.”

Damen Shipyards (nl) acquires Arno Dunkerque (fr) As of this week, Damen Shipyards Group is the new owner of French shiprepair yard Arno Dunkerque, the only operator for ship repair and conversion in the 3rd largest French port, Dunkirk. The yard will continue its ship repair and conversion services. Furthermore, its personnel and management will remain in place, guaranteeing a seamless transition of the yard into the Damen Shipyards Group, which currently consists of more than 45 shipyards, repair & conversion yards and related companies. Christine Cabau Woehrel, CEO of Dunkirk Port Authority: “We are extremely happy that a deal was achieved with Damen Shipyards Group, a company providing a worldwide network and a strong expertise in this industry, which will reinforce the position of ship repair activities in the Port of Dunkirk and will give it international coverage.

specialist subcontractors, is another reason. I would like to thank the port authorities and other stakeholders for their cooperative approach. The process leading up to today’s official signing ceremony was one in which the relevant parties showed mutual understanding of each other’s interests.”

A comprehensive and continuous dialogue between the different parties involved all along the process of the takeover has led to a very positive issue ensuring employment guarantee, together with strong prospects for a growing economic activity in the Dunkirk port area and the Nord Pas de Calais Region. We are all very satisfied of this positive outcome.”

According to Damen Shipyards, this acquisition fits perfectly in its long-term strategy of expanding its

repair and conversion services. It is similar to the acquisition of Damen Shiprepair Brest (formerly Sobrena), which equally fitted in this strategy and, like Arno, not only included the yard, but also the entire staff. Arno Dunkerque is a long-term investment, integrally tied-in with Damen’s other repair activities. Daniel Dembski and Willy Salamon from Arno Dunkerque declare: “The acquisition of our company by Damen is considered a positive step for the future of our yard and personnel, opening wider perspectives for the shiprepair and conversion market. We thank all those who took part in making this development possible on national and local levels, and also, last but not least, our staff, personnel and suppliers who made the necessary efforts during the past difficult period to keep the yard fully operational and active”.

René Berkvens, CEO Damen Shipyards, says: “Arno brings added value to Damen as it is a modern shipyard with about 160 highly skilled workers. The presence of a significant industrial environment, consisting of nearby

Grootste containerschip ter wereld in Rotterdam In de nacht van zaterdag op zondag 16 december is het grootste containerschip ter wereld, de CMA CGM Marco Polo, voor de eerste keer in de Rotterdamse haven gearriveerd. Het schip heeft een capaciteit van 16.000 TEU (containereenheden van 20 voet) en wordt geladen en gelost bij ECT Delta Terminal op de Maasvlakte. Het schip, 396 meter lang, 54 meter breed, diepgang 16 meter is gebouwd door Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in Zuid Korea Het schip vaart in de FAL 1 AsiaEurope service van de Franse rederij CMA CGM en vervangt één van de 11.000 TEU schepen op die route. De CMA CGM Marco Polo is de eerste van drie 16.000 TEU eenheden. Het is begin november uit Ningbo (China) vertrokken en komt daar 23 januari weer terug na stops in Shanghai, Xiamen, Hongkong, Chiwan, Yantian, Port Kelang, Tanger, Southampton, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre, Malta, Khor Al Fakkan en Jebel Ali.

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Peterson SBS to Extend and Enhance Procurement Services with Majority Stake in 80:20 Peterson SBS has acquired a 60% stake in supply and distribution company 80:20 Procurement Services Limited. The purchase will allow Peterson SBS to enhance and extend its existing procurement and material management services in the UK/NL and internationally. Peterson’s global network which spans 65 countries, 80:20 has the opportunity to extend its client base both in the UK/NL and internationally. Since its establishment in 2004, 80:20 has grown significantly to achieve sales of over £10 million, employing 20 people at its base on Greenbank Road in Tullos, Aberdeen. The company will remain as a stand-alone business and directors Paul Dorward and Tony Bannon will stay in post along with all personnel. Erwin A. Kooij, Chief Executive Officer of Peterson SBS says, “We currently provide procurement services for our clients in the Netherlands and the UK. This investment will provide our clients with access to E-Pro, 80:20’s innovative and state of the art E-PORTAL system which reduces clients transactional procurement costs and provides a first class service. Delivering value to our customers will always be our key priority. We have a proven track record of optimising the offshore logistics process, whether that be through the creation and management of

multi user offshore supply bases, the introduction of vessel sharing concepts to improve delivery performance and fleet utilisation or the provision of fully serviced and flexible material management solutions 80:20 has a strong reputation within the oil and gas procurement market, using advanced systems to provide an integrated package whilst delivering value for money and streamlining the procurement process, therefore this is an obvious next step for us.” Tony Bannon, Director of 80:20 says “During the last eight years, 80:20 has grown considerably and our next step is to expand internationally. We have a strong foundation in Aberdeen and we are continually being approached by our current and prospective clients, to extend our services into global areas and this prompted the link up with Peterson SBS. We are currently working with Peterson SBS on opportunities in Europe. Russia, Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific . By utilising the existing Peterson network we have been able to significantly reduce the set-up costs

associated with entering a new country and enabled us to hit the ground running. The anticipated growth in the business will result in us increasing our staff numbers. There are clear synergies between our businesses. In addition Peterson’s global network will give us the ability to quickly create procurement hubs within international locations. This is a very exciting next phase for the business and our commitment to provide our clients with products, cost-effectively and as efficiently as possible, will continue to be at the core of everything we do.” 80:20 purchases low-cost consumables and one off supplies on behalf of its clients, negotiating the best price and adding value through innovative cost models that are bespoke to each clients’ requirements. For further information call 0044 1224 295025 or visit www.8020.co.uk. Peterson SBS offers a comprehensive range of safe, reliable and value added logistics solutions to the energy industry from strategic locations around the North Sea and globally. Peterson SBS has been providing services to the oil and gas industry for over 40 years ago. The organisation has expanded throughout the UK with facilities at a number of prominent ports including a major integrated asset base in Aberdeen.

SeaMar Shipping awarded long term IRM contract by GDF Suez Sea Mar Shipping BV have great pleasure in announcing that they have contracted their vessel Sea Mar Splendid for a five year contract with GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V. This award to support GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V. IRM campaigns on the Dutch Shelf over the period 2013-2017 with a minimum 250 day per year commitment represents a significant step in Sea Mar’s development. The new charter shall begin 1st March 2013 and the Managing Director of Sea Mar Shipping BV expresses his sincere gratitude in the belief and trust that GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V. has placed in the company, vessel and crew capabilities to deliver the highest quality service with this award Vessel will be operating from Den Helder the Netherlands.

TWMA wins UKCS contract with Premier Oil Two-year agreement with potential for two further one-year extensions. TWMA, the leader in integrated drilling services and environmental solutions for the international onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, today announces it has secured a substantial contract with UK operator, Premier Oil (Premier), following a comprehensive tender process. The project, worth an estimated £2 million, is already under way with TWMA providing ‘skip and ship’ services to transport drill cuttings and associated materials produced by Premier’s offshore drilling operations on the WilPhoenix semi-submersible drilling rig in the Central North Sea (CNS) to TWMA’s thermal

processing plant at Peterhead for treatment via TWMA’s TCC RotoMill technology. This will continue when the rig moves to the West of Shetland. The contract will run until August 2014 with the option of two oneyear extensions. On winning the work, TWMA sales director Rob O’Neill said: “On an increasing basis, operators are realising the benefits of integrating a full processing package into their drilling campaigns both onshore and offshore. “Our TCC RotoMill technology is tried and tested and a perfect fit for Premier’s drilling campaigns. The UK continues to be an important region for TWMA and we look forward to working with Premier in what we hope will be the first of many projects.”

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Leading global energy services company Senergy has underpinned its commitment to investing in people and the future of the industry after entering into an innovative agreement with the University of Aberdeen.

training in hydrocarbon exploration to the industry. Senergy’s fastevolving global reach, strong client base and its desire to offer integrated development opportunities to its staff, combined with exploHUB’s training expertise and desire to attract further trainees, will see the parties working together on various projects related to exploHUB.

The centre was established in 2010 to provide a unique exploration training environment that will prepare exploration geoscientists for the challenge of discovering the earth’s remaining hydrocarbon resources.

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Jumbo main installation contractor for EnQuest Producer Jumbo has been awarded a FPSO mooring, installation and hook-up contract by EnQuest. EnQuest is redeveloping the Ardmore and Duncan fields as Alma and Galia respectively. The project scope is the mooring spread installation and FPSO tow out and hook up. This will be the first offshore project in which Jumbo acts as the main contractor instead of being the subcontractor. Alma and Galia fields EnQuest is redeveloping the Alma and Galia fields, located in Blocks 30/24, 30/25 and 30/29, 310km south-east of Aberdeen in the UK North Sea. The fields will be brought on stream in 2013 using the Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel ‘EnQuest Producer’, formerly known as the ‘Uisge Gorm’. This FPSO is currently under refurbishment at a repair yard in Hamburg, Germany.

Efficient mooring installation Jumbo’s Heavy Lift Vessel Fairplayer will install the mooring spread for the ‘EnQuest Producer’ in the middle of 2013. Utilizing the enormous hold and the onboard 900t mast cranes Jumbo’s Fairplayer takes all equipment on board, transits to site and installs all equipment in one go. To ensure station keeping, the Fairplayer’s Dynamic Positioning System (DP2) will be used during installation activities. The complete EnQuest project scope:

1. Storage of the chains and wires 2. Mooring leg installation • Fabrication of the anchor piles • Preparation, mobilisation of HLV Fairplayer, transit to field • Installation of the anchor piles (9 pieces length 32-40m, diameter 84 inch, 72.5-84.5t) • Installation of the bottom chains (9 x 130m, 142mm, 58t each) • Installation of the mooring wires (spiral strand, 9 x 1150m, 94t each) • Installation of the top chain (9 x 715m, 142mm, 316t each) • Test loading of the anchor and bottom chain • Demobilisation of HLV Fairplayer

3. FPSO tow out and hook-up • FPSO tow preparations • Tow from Hamburg yard to the field • Field approach and station keeping • Connecting of mooring legs • Final tensioning of the mooring legs

Main installation contractor During the past decade Jumbo’s offshore division has built up a solid and reliable reputation as a combined transport and subsea installation company in the offshore industry. For the EnQuest project Jumbo will act as the main contractor, a well considered step in the development of Jumbo’s Offshore division. Jumbo’s Director Offshore & Operations, Mr Van Eerten: ‘We have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete this project. We appreciate the confidence shown by EnQuest in awarding us this contract.’

Jumbo awarded the FPSO tow-out and hook-up scope to experienced and reliable contractor Boskalis Offshore - Marine Contracting (formerly SMIT Marine Projects). Boskalis Offshore Business Unit Manager, Mr. Vogelaar: ‘We are pleased with the confidence both EnQuest and Jumbo are having in our capabilities to assist Jumbo in this interesting project and look forward to a safe and reliable execution.’ With the contract in hand, Jumbo is presently conducting engineering and preparation works. The pile fabrication order has been placed.

EnQuest EnQuest is the largest UK independent producer in the UK North Sea. EnQuest PLC trades on both the London Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. It is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. Its assets include the Thistle, Deveron, Heather, Broom, West Don, Don Southwest and Conrie producing fields and the Alma and Galia development. At the end of June 2012, EnQuest had interests in 29 production licences covering 36 blocks or part blocks in the UKCS, of which 22 licences are operated by EnQuest. EnQuest believes that the UKCS represents a significant hydrocarbon basin in a low risk region, which continues to benefit from an extensive installed infrastructure base and skilled labour. EnQuest believes that its assets offer material organic growth opportunities, driven by exploitation of current infrastructure on the UKCS and the development of low risk near field opportunities.

Jumbo Offshore Jumbo Offshore has access to 12 Heavy Lift Vessels, two of which are DP2-class: Jumbo Javelin and Fairplayer. DP2-vessels can be used for subsea installation work, including the installation of subsea structures and mooring systems for floating production systems. Jumbo also acts as a contractor in the renewable energy industry, e.g. offshore wind farm equipment and tidal turbines. Fairplayer’s 900 t mast cranes are able to lift large and heavy structures from deck and lower them to the seabed without the need for subsea transfer. Typical weight and depth ranges are: 1,000t @ 1,000m, 600t @ 1,700m and 200t @ 3,000m.

Boskalis Offshore With safety as its core value Boskalis Offshore provides innovative and competitive offshore solutions, including new installation and improved workability concepts. With a track record that includes a wide variety of demanding projects and contracts Boskalis Offshore’s

market proposition has been broadened recently and includes the former SMIT Transport, Heavy Lift and Subsea activities. From feasibility studies, design and execution to maintenance and operational services Boskalis Offshore’s solutions cover subsea contracting and services as well as marine contracting and services. Boskalis Offshore is part of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.

Offshore Get-Together in Flushing Port Holland Offshore’s newbuild Dutch Blue arrived in Flushing, the Netherlands, towing the pontoon NP 328 which transported 6 hulls owned by Ruyven. Dutch Blue This trip has been the maiden voyage of the Dutch Blue; a towing / support vessel built under Dutch flag regulations and owned by Holland Offshore, part of the Holland Shipyards Group. The vessel has a length of 52,8 m, a width of 13,2 m, a bollard pull well over 50 tons and is propelled by means of two Wärtsillä 8L20 main engines, which deliver a combined 4300 hp capacity. The vessel has a complement of 37 persons. The Dutch Blue departed from Shanghai the end of July with the pontoon NP328. After taking in fuel and performing small repairs in Singapore, with the barge moored in Batam, the trip continued to Mauritius and around the Cape towards Tema, Ghana. In Ghana the vessel took in fuel and supplies. Also the Dutch Blue was presented to the local market. Holland Shipyards has recently opened a sales branch in the country, and the Dutch Blue could be a perfect fit for the young offshore market that is still taking off. After this stop, the journey was continued to Holland, where she arrived on the 12th of December.

Ruyven On the Pontoon NP 328, measuring 95 x 36,5 x 6,5 m, three inland push barges of 87,5 x 11,45 m and three 76,5 x 11,45 m barges are seafastened. All six barges are owned by Ruijven a shipbroker located in Werkendam, the Netherlands. After unloading, the barges will be taken on a slipway for inspection and repairs.

Conquest MB I Crane barge Conquest MB I is owned by Conquest Offshore, a Dutch Joint Venture between Concordia Offshore and Zwagerman Offshore Services. The Crane barge is built for offshore transport services, decommissioning of offshore platforms, renovation and installation, and installation

activities for, for example, the offshore wind industry. Both organizations already have a successful track record in the maritime and offshore industry. On deck of the 136 36 m pontoon, the Spacelift MC 35000 DLS is installed. This crane is unique with a lifting capacity of 1,500 tons and stands for a new era in the offshore industry. The Spacelift MC 35000 DLS is a “Mobile Offshore Crane” which means that the Heavylift Crane is mounted on a pedestal with a Self-supporting foundation, which can be installed on deck of a pontoon or vessel. So far, this is the first Heavylift Offshore Crane built after this philosophy.

meters, the lifting capacity of the crane can extend to 21,000 tm. 1,080 tons with a radius of 20,5 meters.The crane capacity is ideal for the installation of offshore wind foundations, decommissioning and salvaging of shipwrecks. The double hoist can be replaced by a 97 m or even 124 meter long single hoist. The Concquest MB I is equipped with a precise and automated antiheeling system, which stabilizes the pontoon by pumping water around to the various ballast tanks. Additional to the space and weight taken by the crane, the Conquest MB I has a free deck space of 3668 m2 for a load of 9,000 tons.

The Dynamic Load System (DLS) improves the dynamic capacity of the crane. Four cylinders are installed on the aft-side of the crane on the 18 m diameter ring. These cylinders pull when the crane is being loaded and push when the crane is not active, to compensate for the counterweights. The DLS capacity is 1,000 tons and the counterweight 450 tons. Together with the structure of the crane , this generates sufficient capacity for a load of 1,500 tons. With the universal basis and the heavy double hoist of 63 til 75

SeaMar Services b.v. received ISO 90012008 certification SeaMar Services is pleased to announce that it has received the International Organization of Standarization 9001:2008 certification for her complete services package which include; Vessel Agency Services, Cargo Handling and Storage, Ship Management and Offshore Related Operations The certification indicates that an organization conforms to a quality management system which can consistently provide a product or service that meets costomer and applicable regulatory requirements

SeaMar Services quality system was assessed by Det Norske Veritas and awarded certification on the 4th of December 2012 with a validation of 5 years subject to her annual verifications.

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Voldoen aan kwaliteitsen veiligheidseisen: risico’s verlagen en kosten beheersen Risicoverlaging en kostenbeheersing worden steeds belangrijker in de industrie. Bedrijven moeten zelf bepalen hoe zij (aantoonbaar) voldoen aan de hoge kwaliteitsen veiligheidseisen die gelden voor mens, milieu, middelen en productie. In de hoofdrol: onderhoud en inspectie Op een verantwoordelijke manier maximale winst behalen kan alleen als de ongestoorde en veilige voortgang van het productieproces gewaarborgd is. De betrouwbaarheid en beschikbaarheid van technische installaties moeten dus optimaal zijn. Tegelijkertijd moeten de investeringen die nodig zijn voor een ongestoorde en veilige voortgang van het productieproces beheersbaar zijn. Ook op het gebied van onderhoud en inspectie. Vector maakt beheersbaar Wij zijn als onafhankelijke adviespartner gespecialiseerd in het ontwikkelen van onderhoudsen inspectiestrategieën voor industriële bedrijven die werken met technische installaties. We begrijpen dat u, voor een uitgebalanceerd productieproces, uw onderhoudsen inspectietaken zo optimaal mogelijk op elkaar wilt afstemmen. Vanuit onze passie voor techniek en organisatie hebben we de kennis, ervaring, tools en methodieken ontwikkeld die dit mogelijk maken.

De aanpak van Vector Met de inrichting van uw managementsysteem zetten wij het laatste puntje op de i. Onze grootste uitdaging én kracht ligt in het voortraject: inzicht krijgen in uw organisatie, uw organisatiedoelstellingen en de installaties waar u mee werkt. We luisteren goed naar u en kijken kritisch naar uw organisatie. Na een grondige analyse formuleren we zorgvuldig uw onderhoudsfilosofie. Deze vormt de basis van een goed uitgedachte onderhoudsen inspectiestrategie waarbij we veel aandacht besteden aan de detaillering. De onderhoudsen inspectiestrategie vertalen we uiteindelijk naar uitgewerkte instructies in uw managementsysteem. De rapportagestructuur van uw managementsysteem richten we zodanig in dat het managementsysteem optimaal ten dienste staat van uw bedrijfsdoelstellingen.

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Basra International Fair Ground, Al Maqal Port / Basra, IRAQ The 3rd Basra International Oil & Gas, organized by Expotim International Fair Organizations INC and Pyramids International Group, ended on the 9th of December, after hosting a record number of exhibitors and visitors. The largest oil & gas show in Iraq opened its gate to 18,000 visitors from over 35 countries in 2012, proving itself as an effective international exhibition. The event turned out to be the largest event in Iraq’s oil & gas sector this year as it was in last year. A great portion of the participants of this year’s Edition came respectively from the Iraq, UAE, Turkey, Germany, Jordan, to list the top five countries. The UK and the USA follow these five in the list of countries providing highest numbers of participant companies. Consisting of exhibition and conference, the event, which received the official support of the Ministry of Oil, achieved a significant impact as being the foremost platform of the oil & gas industry of Iraq. Some of the leading companies in the industry being hosted during the 3rd Basra Oil & Gas were Bertling, Cameron, China Petroleum Technology, CNPC, Emerson Process Management, FMC Techonologies, Honeywell, Mitsubishi, Mott Mc Donald, Rumalia, Samsung, Scania, Shell, Siemens, Tenaris and Volvo. Additionally, Ministry of Oil Companies such as South Oil Company, South Gas Company, Iraq Drilling Company, State Company for Oil Projects, Missan Oil Company and Baghdad Training Institute have taken effective role in the event

by networking with the private company representatives about today and future of Iraq Oil & Gas Industry. As well as international and local industry professionals, officials from state companies and ministries (Ministry of Oil and State Company for Oil Projects) joined this important summit. Keynote speakers were the senior level managers from Gulf Energy, General Electric, Shell, South Gas Company, and Mott Macdonald who put forward their views on their current operations in Iraq, technology , health & safety and many other topics related to the conference theme “Iraq: The Hub of Future Energy.” They discussed the recent developments and difficulties

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encountering the Oil & Gas Industry while sharing their experiences and enhancing their networking. Following the impressive success of the 3rd Basra Oil & Gas, it is our pleasure to announce that over 90% of the exhibitors are satisfied with the visitor profile, more than 80% of the exhibitors consider the exhibition to be truly efficient and 95% of the participants are willing to participate in the 4th edition of the event between 5-8 December 2013. Mott Macdonald, our Platinium Sponsor attending Basra event for three years, points out: “Since we took part in the first event in 2010 we have always had a positive experience in Basra – this is why we decided to be Platinum Sponsor for the third year running. The event offers a good balance between networking opportunities, industry insights and expert discussions at the conference. Basrah is the focal point of the energy industry in Iraq and we are confident it will become soon one of the oil capitals in the world.”

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Agenda 2012 Oil & Gas Course (Dutch) 22 - 23 Januari 2013 Rotterdam, the Netherlands

On & Offshore 26 - 28 March 2013 Gorinchem, The Netherlands

Offshore West Africa 19- 21 March 2013 Internation Conference Centra Accra, Ghana

Gulf Oil & Gas Cruise 21 - 31 October 2013 Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manama, Mammam, Kuwait City.

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