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Mammoet installs Malampaya Depletion Compression Platform for Shell (page 3) Ceona awarded first rigid pipelay project for pioneering Amazon vessel in Gulf of Mexico

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Tekmar scoops prestigious award for export success The outstanding international success of cable protection specialist, Tekmar Energy, has resulted in the firm being presented with the prestigious Export Award at the North East Business Awards.

Tekmar received the recognition last night (12 March) at the annual event that recognises exceptional business and innovation in the Durham and Wearside region.

The award caps a remarkable 12 months for the firm that has seen it begin work in the United States and the Middle East for the first time while continuing to build on its position as the partner of choice for operators in Europe. In all, overseas sales accounted for an impressive 86% of Tekmar’s total sales in 2014. James Ritchie, chief executive officer at Tekmar, said: “Our overseas growth has been as the result of a long-term strategy.

We are continuing to win contracts at home and overseas with the move into new international regions going hand in hand with the opening of our new manufacturing facilities in Newton Aycliffe. “It has been a busy and successful past year for us and we look forward to this continuing throughout 2015.”

With more than 28 years’ experience, Tekmar is a market leader

in the design, manufacture and supply of subsea cables, umbilicals and flexible protection systems for the oil & gas and renewable energy industry. The company established itself in the US market after forming a strategic partnership with American company Whitman Consulting Group and has gone on to build relationships with developers and installers through the supply of its cable protection systems on numerous US wind farms which are currently in development.

Tekmar has also expanded into the Middle East for the first time and won multiple oil & gas contracts in this region as well as other international markets. The worldwide growth of the company has been reinforced by the introduction to market of the firm’s latest innovation, TekTube®. The product has been specifically designed as a solution for future projects to continue to help drive down cost reduction, improve offshore installation rates and ensure cable integrity for the service life typically 25

years. TekTube has been devised for installation onshore rather than offshore. Once in place, the system is then transported to the offshore project site to be secured to the jacket, sealed and prepared to be received by the cable installation vessel. The work before TekTube is deployed offshore offers significant

savings on installation vessel time and, ultimately, costs. TekTube has been developed utilising the same protection methodology as the market-leading, proven industry standard TekLink system. The TekLink system, which is designed for a 30-year life time, revolutionises the connection of subsea power

cables into monopile foundations.

TekTube offers an alternative to TekLink for jacket, gravity-base and floating foundations. The North East Business Awards were presented at Ramside Hall, Durham.

For more information about Tekmar, please visit – www.tekmar.co.uk

Mammoet installs Malampaya Depletion Compression Platform for Shell During a 48 hour operation, Mammoet recently installed the Malampaya Phase 3 Depletion Compression Platform in the West Philippine Sea for its client Shell Philippines Exploration b.v.

The Malampaya Depletion Compression Platform (DCP) is a brand new type of ‘self-installing platform’: the platform floats into place over its end-location after which the legs are lowered onto the prepared seabed. It uses a pre-installed jacking system to enable the 80m legs to be jacked down and lift the platform from the water to its final position.

This technology avoids the need for the large specialized vessels that are normally required for an offshore platform installation.

Mammoet was contracted for the offshore operation to lower the DCP legs and lift the platform to its final height.

The DCP’s end-location is next to the Malampaya Shallow Water Production Platform (SWP) to which it will be linked by a permanent bridge, also to be installed

by Mammoet.

The Malampaya Project located off the coast of Northwest Palawan, the Philippines, is a Shell-operated initiative on behalf

of its joint venture partners and the Philippine government. The gas-to-power project is aiming to sustain to supply 30% of the country’s energy requirement.

Now in Phase 3, the new platform will help sustain the extraction of natural gas from the Palawan basin and process it in a shallow water production platform before transporting the gas along a 504-kilometer underwater pipeline towards the onshore gas plant and eventually to its power plant customers.

Mammoet was involved in the DCP’s construction, assisting with lifting and lowering the platform during the fabrication process.

During the platform’s construction, the strand jacks were also installed to prepare for the jack down of the DCP’s legs and to raise the platform into place.

Keeping a gas platform stable out at sea, while installing the platform’s legs on the seabed and being buffeted by waves, is a delicate process.

Out at sea, waves hit the floating platform creating movement. To keep the platform level, some of the strand jacks need to make upward movements, while others make downwards movements at the same time. In other words, different strand jacks must be active simultaneously in opposite directions to buffer the upwards and downwards movement of the DCP before the legs are positioned and the platform is raised out of the water.

To facilitate this precise calibration, part of the strand jack installation included special ‘guying

valves’ and a new computer system to create a constant tension to deal with the movement of the platform on the water.

The platform is now being held in its raised position, with its 80m legs secured on the seabed, awaiting the completion of the operation to weld it in place and install the connecting link-bridge.

Mammoet’s experience in installing and raising offshore platforms ensured the project was executed swiftly and safely within 48 hours.

Use of the ‘self-installing platform’ avoided the need for specialized barges that would have been nec-

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Going global Damen Yichang Shipyard enters new era The Damen Yichang Shipyard in China is poised to enter a new era.

Commencing operations in 1999, the joint venture between Damen Shipyards Group and Sinotrans CSC has had a successful history of delivering cargo vessels from the Damen portfolio. Now, the yard is rolling out an increased portfolio of vessels to a wider market audience.

“Over the years we have achieved a good reputation for delivery time, reliability and quality,” says Executive Director at Damen Shipyards

Group Hans Voorneveld about the yard on the Yangtze River. The Yichang yard has always excelled in the construction of cargo vessels

up to 15,000dwt. Whilst it will continue to build such vessels, from now on, there will be an additional focus on other, high-tech vessel types. “We’re looking at dredgers, pontoons and barges, LNG/LPG tankers and offshore support vessels, such as platform suppliers,” explains Mr Voorneveld. Since the decision was taken to increase the

range, things have moved fast. The yard is already building a number of specialised pontoons, whilst plans for dredgers are now being finalised. Additionally, finalisation of plans for LPG tanker construction is expected imminently.

As the yard’s product portfolio expands, so too will its geographical reach. Damen Yichang Shipyard’s cargo vessels have mainly aimed for the Western European marketplace. The wider product range, however, will be going global.

“Already we are building pontoons for specialised projects in the Far East and Latin America, as well as for stock. The dredgers also have an international market,” Mr Voorneveld states.

Current capacity at the yard is sufficient for Damen to simultaneously construct ten pontoons along with two dredgers, LNG/LPG tankers or offshore support vessels.

Damen and Sinotrans are investing in developing the building and design process for complex vessels at the yard; however, pre-existing

infrastructure has enabled it to embark smoothly upon this new venture, as Mr Voorneveld indicates.

“Everything is already in place, the yard is completely up and running.

There’s an experienced workforce of around 1,000 personnel.

We have been building high quality vessels at Damen Shipyards Yichang for a long time, this is more about adjusting the organisation to new products.”

He highlights the yard’s steel cutting facilities, six available berths for section building and assembly and a sideways launching system, saying, “Damen Yichang Shipyards is offering a new portfolio of sophisticated vessels in one integrated package – from engineering, steel building, outfitting and trials right through to commissioning.”

The new direction is good news for Damen Yichang Shipyard. The evolution of the vessel range being built at the yard, combined with the anticipated international distribution of orders, represents the entry into a new epoch with a bright future.

Leading Tasmania subsea training centre addresses Asia Pacific skills shortage A world renowned diver training facility in Tasmania is helping address the skills shortage in the Asia Pacific subsea sector as it teams up with a Malaysian recruitment and training provider.

The Underwater Centre, Tasmania is working with a team of 21 candidates who have been put forward for training by Kuala Lumpur-based Samsian Solution & Services.

Samsian Solution & Services provides training and recruitment opportunities for personnel in the oil and gas, mining, water, power and maritime sectors in South East Asia.

The students are currently completing The Underwater Centre’s Standard Commercial Diving Training Package, which qualifies them to work onshore and offshore as commercial divers. The threemonth training course includes the required Australian Diving Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) Parts 1, 2 and 3 certifications, providing them with the necessary accreditation to work legally as a diver.

Part 1 of the training involves occupational SCUBA diving to 30 metres and includes training predominantly in the use of subsea hand-tools, in surveys and inspection diving, and rescue diving, while Part 2 is Occupational SSBA (Surface Supply) to 30 metres and includes pneumatic and hydraulic powered tools training, such as jack-hammering, needle-gunning and air-lift dredging. Students are also taught about salvage, construction, welding and burning.

Meanwhile, ADAS Part 3 is the entry-level qualification required for gaining work in the offshore indus-

try and involves diving up to 50m, the deepest occupational ticket achievable on air. Part 3 sees the use of wet-bells, chamber use and operation, decompression diving, more rescues, offshore awareness, and advanced underwater work.

Samsian Solution & Services spokesperson Jamie Tham said that they chose The Underwater Centre’s ADAS training for their candidates because of its recognition in the region’s oil and gas sector.

“Before being chosen to take up the training, each of the candidates must carry out a range of assessments and physical tests.

They must also demonstrate their passion for being an ADAS-accredited diver and the work that will entail,” she said.

“The Underwater Centre has an excellent reputation in the industry and we have found the team of staff and instructors there to be very helpful. Commercial diving is a skill that is currently in high demand within our local industry, and most of the candidates will be able to secure a job with oil and gas contractors once they have completed the training. We will help them secure job placements within the industry.”

The Centre’s Operations Manager Herb Mitton said the team was working very well and that they were learning skills vital for the ‘real world’.

“The men are performing very well with a good level of theoretical

knowledge and in-water prowess being displayed by them all. This has also been the case with regards to their attitude shown toward their training and tasks, and they are working very well as a team, learning the skills they will need in the real world,” said Herb.

“The ADAS guidelines and competencies we train and assess under are realistic, achievable with effort and hard work, and are exactly tailored to industry requirements. We very much expect our students to earn their qualifications.”

The Underwater Centre, Tasmania, is based at Beauty Point. The Centre has been delivering diver education since 1996 and was originally created to address the demand for commercial diver training in the South East Asia Pacific region. It is the only school in the world to offer all levels of the internationally-accepted ADAS commercial diver certification, from ADAS Part 1, right up to ADAS Part 4 Closed Bell.

It has a sister base in Fort William, Scotland.

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Subsea Industry Supports Valuable Schools’ STEM Initiative More aspiring young engineers will get the chance to participate in an international competition to design underwater machinery and robotics thanks to leadership and support from Subsea UK. The body, which represents the £9billion subsea industry in the UK, has entered into a long-term partnership with RGU to sustain and extend the highly successful Scottish MATE ROV Challenge.

The major STEM initiative aims to inspire future engineers through hands-on experience of designing remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) used underwater in the oil and gas, defence, oceanology and marine renewables industries.The annual

event, which is coordinated by the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Centre in California in partnership with Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University (RGU), involves teams made up of pupils from schools across Scotland. To date, MATE ROV has worked with 460 pupils from 29 schools with an annual commitment from BP and ad-hoc support from other oil and gas companies.Subsea UK chief executive, Neil Gordon, said: “MATE ROV has captured the imagination of school pupils and subsea business alike since it was first run in Scotland in 2008.

Representing the entire subsea supply chain, Subsea UK is ideally placed to communicate and

promote the initiative to industry, ensuring more meaningful engagement. This in turn will provide the best experience for the pupils who may become tomorrow’s subsea industry leaders. By bringing the industry closer to the programme and securing longer-term commitments in terms of cash, expertise and equipment, we hope to extend its reach to more pupils across Scotland and eventually to other regions in the UK.” Subsea company

ROVOP has also stepped in to support the initiative, which along with the financial contribution of Subsea UK and another new sponsor, brings a much-needed £16,000 to the programme.

Mr Gordon added: “With the sharp decline in oil price, many companies are having to re-evaluate their support for initiatives such as this.

We are delighted that ROVOP has come alongside Subsea UK and BP to safe-guard this valuable programme and give budding young engineers a real taste of the subsea industry. The subsea industry must have a pipeline of engineers for the next generation and MATE ROV has proved that it engages pupils with industry in a compel-

ling way.” ROVOP has provided its backing to the project which gives students the chance to work on ROVs and provide solutions to subsea conundrums. The skills required to tackle the work are designed to promote an interest and understanding in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects. Doug Middleton, operations director at ROVOP, said: “ROVOP is committed to leading the use of technology and training to improve the subsea industry. The MATE ROV Challenge offers unique experience of designing, building and operating subsea remotely operated vehicles. We are excited to support the involvement of young people whose skills and ingenuity will drive the industry forward in future. We need efficiency and new ideas at a time when many companies are cutting investment.”

RGU engineering lecturer and competition co-ordinator, Graeme Dunbar, said: “We are delighted that Subsea UK and ROVOP have all come on board to sponsor the MATE competition this year, adding to the vital financial support that we continue to receive from BP North Sea who have supported the competition from the start and the provision of underwater cameras

by DOF Subsea. “The competition is a fantastic way of sparking a love of engineering in school pupils and over the years we have seen more and more schools and pupils interested in getting involved. It is an investment in the future of the industry and the support that we are receiving from all our sponsors will allow us to expand and improve the MATE competition which is fantastic.” The winners of the Scottish competition, which is held on April 2 at RGU, will go forward to the international final to pit their wits against qualifiers from 24 other regions around the world at The Marine Institute, St John’s, Newfoundland in Canada.

For more information, visit: www.marinetech.org/ rov_competition

Proserv wins Great Large Company offshore achievement award Global-leading energy services firm Proserv has won a third industry accolade in as many months after being named Great Large Company at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Offshore Achievement Awards (SPE OAA) last night. (Thursday, March 12).

The company was honoured with the top title in recognition of its excellent performance in the offshore energy sector including its successful business growth and clear strategy for continued expansion.

Proserv’s chief executive officer, David Lamont, said the award was a further endorsement of the company’s track record and its people: “It is important recognition of the achievements made by the entire Proserv team especially at a time when the industry is experiencing major challenges.

“Through being responsive to changing market needs, Proserv has continually built upon its world-class technologies and deep-rooted engineering expertise to ensure we deliver consistent, cost-effective services that create considerable added value for our customers. As a result, we have experienced strong business expansion across key markets and have a robust strategy in place to sustain this growth.”

Proserv, which was also a finalist in the SPE OAA’s Innovator category, announced last December that US based private equity investor Riverstone Holdings LLC acquired a majority position in Proserv, marking a new phase in the company’s

impressive journey. As announced, Proserv will continue to operate as an independent company under the terms of the deal.

The announcement followed an exceptional year for the company which has marked a number of key milestones including winning a series of high-profile contract awards globally, expanding its manufacturing facilities and capabilities and launching several new game-changing subsea technologies for fast-tracking production, reducing costs, improving system reliability and maximising field life.

Proserv, which operates worldwide through 29 operating centres based in 11 countries, has a 40-year track record in delivering world-class solutions for the energy industry, particularly in the drilling, production and subsea market sectors.

The company has won a string of industry awards in recognition of its achievements. Most recently, Proserv was named Company of the Year at last month’s 2015 Subsea UK Awards while just weeks before, two of Proserv’s promising young employees were recognised for their outstanding achievements at the 2015 Oil & Gas UK awards.

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Churchill Drilling Tools delivers first HyPR™ Royal IHC launches IHC IQIP HoleSaver™ stuck pipe insurance to operators Churchill Drilling Tools, the provider of innovative Dart Activated Strings™, has announced that the first of its new HyPR™ HoleSaver™ hydraulic pipe recovery systems has been delivered, amidst growing international demand.

Two major operators have now selected the cost-saving tool for projects in the North Sea whilst another is planning imminent deployment in the Gulf of Mexico. Encouragingly, some onshore operators have also identified

technology.

Director Mike Churchill said: “The first orders for the HyPR™ HoleSaver™ confirm the need for simple technology that lowers the cost of drilling and we are delighted to have received such a positive

potential scenarios in which the system has applications too.

Developed by the Houston and Aberdeen-located company towards the end of 2014, the HyPR™ HoleSaver™ is the world’s first hydraulic pipe recovery system. It is faster, simpler and safer than using traditional recovery methods and is set to save the global drilling industry millions of dollars in cost and time reduction.

Churchill is recognized for products of trusted quality, simplicity and performance for the oil and gas industry, many of which exploit its Dart Activated Strings™

reaction so quickly.”

“An operator who has concerns over stuck pipe can effectively insure against excessive costs by running the HyPR™ HoleSaver™ in the drillstring to recover the program more quickly should things go wrong. The low cost of running the tool, which requires no specialist mobilization, combined with rapid recovery will provide significant cost reductions in these challenging wells.”

The HyPR™ HoleSaver™ consists of a full strength sub positioned in the drillstring, which is severed in approximately one hour. A jetting

dart is launched and lands inside the sub and, after a relatively short period of pumping, the sub parts easily under a small loading, offering a perfect fish-neck or immediate side-track cementing options.

Mr Churchill added: “Stuck pipe incidents cost the drilling industry millions, if not billions of dollars each year. With the sector tightening the purse strings even further, it’s paramount to ensure cost-effective solutions are established to mitigate the burden inherently associated with stuck pipe.

“The HyPR™ HoleSaver™ can be run singly, normally above a circulation sub, or in multiples throughout the string to maximize coverage options.

“Once landed, the dart will jet the internal API pin connection in around 60 minutes and the sub can be easily parted with a small amount of torque and or over pull from the surface. Once parted the pipe can be recovered allowing side-tracking or fishing operations to commence instantly.”

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Royal IHC (IHC) has integrated four of its business units – IHC Hydrohammer, IHC Handling Systems, IHC Sea Steel and IHC Fundex Equipment – into one new organization, which will operate under the name IHC IQIP. Through this merger, IHC is taking the next step in offering a fully integrated solution for on- and offshore installation, foundation and decommissioning to customers in the oil and gas, offshore wind, and coastal and civil markets.

IHC IQIP: total solutions provider Bram Roelse, CEO at IHC, says: “Many of our customers are already working with one or more of the four IHC business units now integrated under the IHC IQIP umbrella. This merger was the next logical step in our desire to quickly respond to clients’ requirements. In this way we further strengthen this vital part of our activities and create room for further growth. IHC IQIP will continue to contribute substantially to IHC’s overall proposition for its onshore and offshore customers.”, says Mr Bram Roelse, CEO at IHC. Years of experience The markets in which IHC IQIP operates are developing rapidly. To maintain the profitability of their operations, companies in the oil and gas, offshore wind, and coastal and civil markets are increasingly looking for ways to lower their costs, decrease risks and maximise project efficiency.

This has led to a growing demand for integrated solutions. Jan Albert Westerbeek, Executive Director of IHC IQIP, says: “By combining all of our experience and expertise, as a market leader, we are able to offer an innovative and complete range of equipment and services.

Approaching the market as one organisation means our customers will only have to deal with one point of contact, which benefits their project management and efficiency.” All four IHC business units have already proved their capabilities on a global scale. IHC Hydrohammer designs, builds and supplies hydraulic piling hammers.

IHC Handling Systems develops and supplies offshore installation and removal equipment. IHC Sea Steel supplies a wide range of subsea installation and positioning frames. IHC FUNDEX Equipment designs, manufactures and delivers multifunctional foundation rigs all over the world.

Ceona awarded first rigid pipelay project for pioneering Amazon vessel in Gulf of Mexico 9 March 2015, London, UK – Ceona, SURF contractor with heavy subsea construction capabilities, has secured a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the company’s flagship field development vessel, the Ceona Amazon.

This will be Ceona’s first rigid pipelay project in the Gulf of Mexico for well-established US independent oil & gas operator, Walter Oil & Gas Corporation.

The Ceona Amazon will be deployed for the Coelacanth Export Pipelines project with the scope of work encompassing the installation of an oil and a gas export line tying the new Coelacanth Platform into existing pipeline infrastructure.

Each 10” line will be approximately 11 miles, totalling 22.6 miles (approximately 36 km). The pipelines will each be terminated by two

pipeline end termination (PLETs) structures installed by the Amazon.

All work will be undertaken in one single mobilisation. Project Management and Engineering work has started in Ceona’s Houston office with support from the corporate offices in London and Aberdeen.

Mark Preece, Ceona’s Executive VP Commercial and Business Development, said: “We are extremely

pleased that the Amazon has secured her first contract, with final vessel delivery on time and within budget. This will also be her first rigid pipelay project and we look forward to demonstrating the Amazon’s capabilities in this area. “As such, we would like to thank Walter Oil & Gas for having such confidence in the Amazon and her distinctive, cost-effective capabilities which is a huge endorsement of Ceona’s vision for designing a vessel that takes subsea construction and installation into a new era.

The project will be managed from Ceona’s Houston office and the team will ensure Walter Oil & Gas

is highly satisfied by the quality of our project execution and vessel performance.”Janelle Pence, Ceona’s VP Commercial Americas, said: “The award of Coelacanth is a milestone for Ceona and fully demonstrates our commitment to the region. We look forward to working closely with Walter Oil & Gas to deliver a safe and successful project.” Shipbuilding specialist Lloyd Werft successfully delivered the Ceona Amazon less than two years after the letter of intent for its construction was signed. Last month, the Amazon was equipped with her inclined multi-lay VLS with a top tension of 600te, and with

two 400te Active Heave Compensated (AHC) masthead cranes able to work in tandem. The two 18m (59 ft) diameter wheels on the top tower and deck are also being installed. All deck installation work has been carried out at the Huisman yard in the Netherlands.

The Ceona Amazon will represent the second new vessel – after the Polar Onyx – that Ceona has brought to the market on time and budget. The Ceona Amazon is 199.4m (655 ft) long and 32.2m (106 ft) wide, drawing 8.0m (25 ft) with a gross tonnage of 33,000te.

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Wat bieden wij: Wij bieden een verantwoordelijke functie offshore in een vast offshore schema. Een interessante en soms een complexe werkomgeving in een open en prettige werksfeer. Goede arbeidsvoorwaarden, uitstekend basissalaris, 15% offshore toeslag , een 13e maand en uitgebreide studiemogelijkheden.

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Contact information Contact: Heb je interesse, neem dan contact op met onze recruitment afdeling: Luchthavenweg 6i 1786 PP Den Helder Tel: +31 (0)223-671720 Fax: +31 (0)223-520505 Email: recruitment@oceanwidecrew.com Internet: www.oceanwidecrew.com

Functie-eisen: • Een afgeronde mechatronica / elektrotechnische opleiding, aangevuld met goede kennis/ ervaring van controle, meet regeltechniek, hydraulica en elektronia.

• Ervaring in de windindustrie is een must • Zelfstandig en gestructureerde werker • Bereid om te reizen (Nationaal en internationaal) en weekenddiensten te draaien • Fysieke fitheid • Geen hoogtevrees • Rijbewijs + VCA verplicht • Beheering in zowel Engelse als Duitse taal is een must Wat bieden wij: Wij bieden een verantwoordelijke functie offshore in een vast offshore schema. Een interessante en soms een complexe werkomgeving in een open en prettige werksfeer. Goede arbeidsvoorwaarden, uitstekend basissalaris, 15% offshore toeslag , een 13e maand en uitgebreide studiemogelijkheden.

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Isolatie monteur ( offshore) Als isoleerder ben je verantwoordelijk voor het op professionele wijze bekleden en isoleren van buizen, leidingen en wanden. (industriële en petrochemische plants, scheepsisolatie, thermische isolatie, akoestische isolatie) Je verricht in een team isolatiewerkzaamheden conform de werkspecificaties (tekeningen, maten, ordernummer, karweinummer etc.). Je monteert isolatie- (Rocwool, PIR, Armaflex, Isogenenpak etc.)

Voor de functie zijn wij op zoek naar kandidaten die ervaring hebben met het plaatsen van steigers tbv van de werkzaamheden of bereid zijn een opleiding te volgen voor het plaatsen van steigers.

Functie eisen • VCA of VCA-vol • Nederlands of Engels sprekend.

• Vanuit een tekening isolatie monteren.

• Indien in bezit Basis Isolatie.

• Relevante ervaring industrie/petrochemie.

• Min. Enkele jaren ervaring met isolatie.

• Offshore training 0.5 A + Offshore medische keuring, alsmede PSL boekje. of bereid dit te halen!

Arbeidsvoorwaarden • Goede verdiensten en secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden • Leuk team • Uitdagende projecten Zie jij in bovenstaand functie en uitdaging?

Reageer direct, wij helpen je graag verder.

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Offshore fitter Voor een specialist in de offshore industrie. Dat zich bezighoudt met het fabriceren van grote constructies en proces installaties zijn wij op zoek naar een ervaren offshore fitter.

In de functie van offshore fitter lever je afwisselend hoogstaand vakwerk af en werk je in teamverband offshore. Je maakt deel uit van een team van vaklieden die hun kennis beschikbaar stellen om projecten met succes te realiseren. Je bent in staat om vanaf tekening constructie- en leidingwerk samen te stellen en te bouwen, waarbij inventiviteit, flexibiliteit en inzicht sleutelwoorden zijn. Je bent bekend met de Europees/ Amerikaanse projectie. Tevens heb je ervaring met hechten middels de lasprocessen TIG en SMAW. Voor jou is het geen probleem om in een onregelmatig Offshore-schema te werken (max. 2 weken aaneengesloten offshore). Voor jou is het een uitdaging om het project met je team tot een goed resultaat.

Wij zoeken fitters met een opleiding op Middelbaar werk- en denkniveau richting metaalbewerkingtechniek; • 3-5 jaar ervaring in een soort gelijke functie • basis veiligheid diploma ( VCA) • ervaring met het samenstellen van constructie- en leidingwerk in verschillende materialen en afmetingen • Goede beheersing van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal in woord en geschrift.

Het is een pré als je in het bezit bent van geldige offshore papieren. Ben jij: • Flexibel inzetbaar • Oplossingsgericht • Instructies en procedures opvolgen; • Communicatief vaardig; • Goed in teamverband kunnen werken.

Dan ben jij de ideale kandidaat! De opdrachtgever biedt: • Een verantwoordelijke functie • Interessant werk in een dynamische en groeiende organisatie • Marktconforme salaris, afhankelijk van ervaring en opleiding.

Lasser Onze relatie legt zich toe op het ontwerpen en fabriceren van staalconstructies en leidingwerk ten behoeve van projecten op het gebied van industriële toepassingen, alles is maatwerk, vaak klantspecifiek, van zeer complex tot relatief eenvoudig.

De klant zoekt lassers om de uitvoerende teams te versterken.

Ben jij op zoek naar een uitdaging waar geen dag hetzelfde is? Wij zoeken naar mensen die zich met afwisselend en hoogstaand vakwerk bezig willen houden. Je bent in staat om zeer nauwkeurige lasverbindingen te maken tussen onderdelen van (koolstofstaal, RVS, duplex, Cunifer etc.

Functie-eisen • (Afgeronde) technische basisopleiding in de metaal of werktuigbouw • Je bent bekend met verschillende lasmethodes TIG lassen (GTAW) en Elektrode lassen (SMAW) en kan verschillende positie lassen (pijp- en plaatwerk) • Je bent in het bezit van TIG- (GTAW) en Elektrode (SMAW) certificaten met geldige doorstempel lijst, bij voorkeur in 6G las positie, RVS, duplex, cunifer, en koolstofstaal • Aantoonbare werkervaring als lasser van pijp- en plaatwerk in de prefabricage of montage • In het bezit van het certificaat Basisveiligheid VCA • Beschikken over eigen vervoer • Je bent in staat om werktekeningen te lezen

Competenties • Flexibel • Professionele werkhouding en kritisch ten aanzien van je eigen prestaties • Leergierig • Volhardend • Accuraat • Sterk verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel

Ervaren steigerbouwer (S) offshore De opdrachtgever is een toonaangevend bedrijf in de industrie. De opdrachtgever is sterk in het bouwen van bouw en industriële steigers. Iedere locatie en iedere plek maken zij snel en professioneel bereikbaar. Snelheid, een betrouwbaar ontwerp, een degelijke uitvoering en veiligheid voor iedereen die op hoogte werkt, staat daarbij voorop.

De klant is op dit moment op zoek naar ervaren steigerbouwers die opdrachten offshore willen uitvoeren.

Om voor deze functie in aanmerking te komen zoeken wij kandidaten die ervaring hebben met traditionele steigers.

Je gaat 2 weken offshore werken en vervolgens ben je twee weken vrij. Geschikte kandidaten voldoen aan onderstaande eisen: • Fysiek in orde om zwaar werk te verrichten • In bezit van een geldig VCA/VOL certificaat • bij voorkeur in bezit van offshore papieren (NOGEPA / OLF / OPITO) • Tenminste in bezit van steigerbouw A certificaat • In bezit van rijbewijs B • Ervaring als allround monteur • Geen 9 tot 5 mentaliteit Een medische keuring maakt onderdeel uit van de selectie proces Zie jij in bovenstaand functie en uitdaging?

Reageer direct wij helpen je graag verder.

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YOUR MOBILE DEVICE “The most important communication device in the workplace” Have you ever noticed how important the smartphone is of your colleague? Look around during the next work break and besides the interest for their coffee, the soda and a bite, and a little chat, they check their mobile device.

The sports results, social media, What’s App and the news are all being checked...

Now I could have asked you, how often you check your smartphone, but looking around is always easier then looking to your self…

“THINK ABOUT IT WHEN ORGANISATIONS START TO USE ALL THESE FUNCTIONALITIES

Today the mobile device is the most important communication device in the workplace. The funny thing is that besides work mail hardly any other company info is being pushed towards mobile devices. And vice versa, communication from team members towards the office, besides mail and a phone call is hardly organised.

IN A SMART WAY”

When you think about it, it’s pretty strange, because we; - What’s App with our sport friends to arrange whom drives to the next soccer match.

- Notes are being made, what not to forget.

- Order food and other products with our smartphone.

- Read all kinds of news about all the topics we are interested in.

- Communicate to our friends when we are available for a drink.

- Get a push message when our favourite sportclub has scored or when we need to be careful for getting a speeding ticket.

All via our smartphone…

So think about it when organisations start to use all these functionalities in a smart way, it would save a lot of time in administration, you will get much more info about your company, it would save you a lot of time to communicate back, etc.

But more simply isn’t it about time that we simply make use of a device that we (hardly) can’t live without?

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Building the largest 4G offshore network in the world Arendal, Norway: Statoil has chosen Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) to deploy and operate their high speed 4G-network on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Statoil and MCP have signed a six years contract with an option to extend for another four years.

With that MCP will immediately start building the world’s largest 4G network at sea.

Statoil will benefit from highspeed mobile coverage on all of its 34 platforms on the NCS. This will greatly improve communications between platforms, rigs and supply-vessels. Initially 15 rigs, two light well intervention vessels (LWI), two subsea inspection and maintenance vessels (IMR) and 50 supply ships will be covered. High capacity, stability and availability

will promote opportunities for integrated operations.

- Mobile operators and technology have through time, transformed how businesses operate. A state of the art high speed 4G network will facilitate even more innovation and efficiency improvement in the oil- and gas-industry, says MCP’s CEO Frode Støldal.

- This contract is a significant milestone in our offshore strategy where we apply an industrial approach, standardized infrastructure and a long-term plan for further expansion.

The agreement includes existing and new oilfields operated by Statoil. In addition to opening up for expansion into the UK Continental Shelf and other areas of Statoil’s international operation, the

contract strongly supports MCP’s strategy in becoming the world’s leading maritime operator.

- Statoil is the leading operator on the NCS. The agreement is an important contribution in enabling a significant modernization of the mobile network and we are looking forward to cooperate with the company, said Støldal.

Telenor owned MCP specialize in communications solutions for shipping and offshore installations.

MCP already owns 16 base stations on NCS that will be upgraded to high speed 4G during 2015.

As new oil fields are developed, coverage and capacity will follow.

An additional benefit for the maritime businesses such as merchant marine and fisheries is the general availability of mobile communications for all at sea.

MCP has since its inception in 2002 had extensive technology cooperation with Ericsson. Charlotta Sund, Head of Ericsson Northern Europe & Central Asia, says:

- As a driving force behind the ‘Networked Society’ and a key player within the global telecommunications industry, we are proud to cooperate with MCP to bring

high-speed 4G services to Statoil and the NCS. We have a long term focus on our partnership with MCP and the user experiences offered to their customers.

MADAME KATE’S INNOVATIVE, ELEGANT Stirling Group wins Middle East safety sales award EXTERIOR EFFECT REVEALED

The 60-metre MADAME KATE emerged from AMELS’ 140-metre drydock no. 1. There’s no mistaking the distinctive avant-garde Tim Heywood designed AMELS 199 – stunning lines, although not yet at design waterline.

Commissioning and sea trials are underway as scheduled, adding to the buzz leading up to spring deliveries: The Dutch luxury yard has 10 new builds on schedule as promised. The almost ‘Mediterranean’ Vlissingen sunshine revealed MADAME KATE’s innovative, elegant exterior effect – read more in INSIDE AMELS magazine available on via ISSUU or www.amels-holland.com

Stirling Group has been awarded a prestigious accolade by Dräger, an international leader in safety and medical technology.

Global provider of health, safety and environmental services, Stirling Group, announced the achievement as it reported a record number of product sales in the Middle East.

Stirling Group’s Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) team were presented with the award for the highest increase in net sales in 2013-2014

by Dräger at an awards ceremony in Marrakech.

Stirling Group, provide a range of services covering fire risk assessments, fire system integrity assurance, safety and personal protective equipment, recruitment, fire and rescue service management, training and fire investigation.

The Dubai-based Stirling Group FRS team were solely responsible for the largest distribution in Iraq of Dräger X – Zone 5500’s, a mobile perimeter gas detection unit which can monitor and measure up to six hazardous gases in connection with 24 other devices, on worksites in the oil and gas sector.

Thomas Alexander Kenworthy, product sales and technical support officer at Stirling Group said: “This coveted award is great recognition for the outstanding work carried out by our fire and rescue team who are committed to delivering a first class service to our clients.

“The top of the range products we offer are selected due to their service life and after sales support to ensure the devices are operating correctly,

with comprehensive testing and calibration, inspection and testing certificates issued.

“We offer customers more than just a retail service, we distribute hand-selected products to clients which are bespoke to their needs as well as providing invaluable support and expertise to ensure the user will have as many functional years from their purchase as possible.”

Stirling Group provides safety products including gas detection equipment, breathing apparatus, escape breathing devices, fire-fighting PPE, fire extinguishers, fire rescue equipment, fire training equipment as well as training and servicing to complement each purchase.

The team mainly supplies to oil and gas companies in the Middle East, however they also have contracts in place with engineering firms, power plants, water treatment facilities, civil defence and airports.

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9. How do you spend your leisure time?

I enjoy visiting other citys and love to spend a lot of time in London

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Offshore NL 24 - 25 March 2015 Gorinchem

Oil & Gas Asia(Dutch Pavilion) 2 - 4 June 2015 Kuala Lumpur

Carrières aan Zee 26 March 2015 Den Helder

Offshore Europe(Dutch Pavilion) 8 - 11 September 2015 Aberdeen

Maritime & Offshore Career Event 22 April 2015 Rotterdam

Europort 2015 3 - 6 November 2015 Rotterdam

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1. Who are you, how old are you and where was you born?

I am Stephen George 49 years old and born in Liverpool, England 2. What does your home situation look like?

I have a wife and two children aged 17 and 21 years old and have just bought a new house in the centre of Hoorn 3. What is your current position and where are you based?

I work as commercial director of Wanted Recruitment and we have offices in Den helder, Beverwijk, Sneek, South Holland and Zeeland. I am not very often in any of the offices and fill my of my time with site visits

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7. Tell us your dreams for the future.

I have been doing this job since 2001 and would not change it for the world. My dreams and aspirations for the future are to make Wanted the best recruitment agency in Holland.Especially when I realize Wanted was started a a small family run recruitment agency by my father and brother.

8. Who would you like to trade places with?

I would love to swap my job with Gordon Ramsey, when I was younger I changed my profession and adapted to this like a fish

10. Do you keep track of the news?

If so, which item, national or regional, has had the greatest impact on you last month?I keep track of all news especially news relating to my job, i do this vi a linkedin and most offshore news magazines, but find out most of the news by visiting projects and speaking to my team and clients 11. What is your motto in life?

Enjoy what you have now, it could all be gone tomorrow 12. Who would you like to nominate for the next edition and why?

Louis van Gaal, I would just love to see how he writes in English, if I can go by his speaking it cant be much

4. Which are your daily activities?

Visiting my clients, seeing there needs for extra manpower, visiting projects over the whole of Holland 5. Which schools did you attend?

Went to juniors in Liverpool and cooking school in Groningen 6. How did you wind up in the offshore industry?

Through my passion for helping all my clients and filling in there needs , before I knew it, we had a new office in Den Helder with professional team of dedicated recruiters.

AZ Offshore skybox With its relaxed and informal environment, the Offshore skybox provides an optimum platform for relation marketing and networking for and by the Offshore sector.

Owner of Offshore News; Dennis Schouwenaar and AZ Alkmaar have joined forces for the second season. We believe in the power of partnership. This is the central idea behind the Offshore Skybox. companies from different disciplines within the Offshore sector meet each other when AZ Alkmaar plays at home. These events offer them the opportunity of inviting national and international guests from the oil and gas industry to come and enjoy this exclusive location in the AFAS Stadium and gain maximum benefit from each other’s networks.

In addition to unique networking possibilities, the Offshore Skybox is also a central location for organizing meetings, seminars and training courses for the offshore

industry. The participants may also use the Skybox outside AZ Alkmaar’s match schedule for meetings, presentations and other activities. The ability to conduct interviews with job candidates in the Skybox with a view of AZ Alkmaar’s main playing field, for example, gives you access to a powerful and unique HRM tool! you and your guests hospitality and relation marketing at the very highest level. As you would expect, parking facilities in the stadium grounds, being welcomed by an AZ hostess and all-inclusive catering are all part of the total concept.

The Offshore sector does not see Holland’s borders as a barrier and neither does AZ. The home games in the UEFA Europa League are an ideal occasion for inviting international business relations. The outside seating area in front of the Offshore Skybox features luxury Business

Seats with a fantastic view of the playing field.

Offshore Skybox benefits & ROI As a member of our dedicated and strong Oil and Gas network we can introduce you to the decision makers in the Industry.

Hereby the return of investment is only a shot for open goal! We have a proven trackrecord.

You also automatically become a member of the AZ network and have the following benefits: • Parking pass that entitles you to park in the stadium grounds (one per two seats); • Access to all of AZ Alkmaar’s home matches; • Full-service catering on match days; • Coordination by a host/ hostess provided by AZ; • Possibility of using the Offshore Skybox outside the home match schedule; • Access to the Kees Kist Lounge. Free-of-charge participation in networking events organ-

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services; AZ Captains Dinner.

Join our network now and meet up with decision making industry professionals which helps you boost your business!

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Voorwoord Offshore NL 2015 De Nederlandse trots van de Offshore presenteert zich op 24 & 25 maart in Evenementenhal Gorinchem! Veel toeleveranciers en dienstverleners leveren een cruciale bijdrage aan het omvangrijke proces van construeren, installeren, onderhoud en transport binnen de Offshore-industrie.

Deze partijen staan voor u klaar op Offshore NL om hun expertise, ontwikkelingen en noviteiten met u te delen.

Frisse start De inmiddels gevestigde titel maakt deze editie een frisse start als vakbeurs voor de dragende kracht van de Offshore. De focus wordt volledig gelegd op de

Nederlandse toeleveranciers die in de Offshore werkzaam zijn. Juist deze toeleveranciers maken met hun producten grote projecten mogelijk. Nederland is internationaal gezien een belangrijke speler in de Offshore. Veel grote (internationale) projecten worden gerealiseerd door Nederlandse bedrijven.

Grotere en kleinere organisaties dragen met gespecialiseerde producten in de offshorebranche hun steentje bij aan deze noemenswaardige projecten waar heel Nederland trots op is.

Deze partijen hebben vanaf vandaag dan ook een eigen platform om zich te kunnen presenteren.

In deze beursspecial treft u onder andere de exposantenlijst en de

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Netwerken en persoonlijk contact staan centraal tijdens het vernieuwde concept van Offshore NL en dat laten wij terugkomen op de beursvloer door verschillende meet & greet pleinen en onze full service formule 2.0. U kunt zich daardoor volledig richten op uw beursbezoek.

Offshore NL 2015 innoveert Staan wij aan de vooravond van een nieuwe industriële revolutie? Tijdens Offshore NL 2015 nemen Offshore News & Omniworkx u mee in de wereld van de Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, oftewel UAV! We lezen en horen er veel over , een innovatie in de offshore, maar wat betek-

ent dit voor u? Offshore News en Omniworkx verzorgen tijdens de beurs een aantal demonstraties om u kennis te laten maken met de unieke mogelijkheden die een UAV binnen uw industrie kan bieden op het gebied van inspecties, survey en mapping. De UAV’s van Omniworkx zijn uitgerust met de nieuwste sensoren en camera’s waardoor zij in staat zijn de hoogste kwaliteit data aan te leveren, met hoge kostenbesparingen tot gevolg. De inzet van UAV is beter voor het milieu en zorgt voor een nog veiligere werkomgeving.

Tijdens de beurs is het mogelijk om de demo live te volgen via de verschillende tv’s die aanwezig zullen zijn. Dit ter illustratie van

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From pollution to solution Bellona Foundation and Damen to cooperate on low-emission designs The Oslo-based NGO Bellona Foundation has launched a three year partnership with the leading Dutch company Damen Shipyards Group.

The main goal of the partnership is to explore and develop concept vessels for the future. The agreement will be officially signed on March 18 during an industry event in Stavanger.

The Bellona Foundation and Damen both acknowledge that today’s global shipping industry will need to undergo substantial change in order to achieve its own climate and environmental objectives. The NGO and Damen have joined forces to work towards reducing the impact on the climate of a wide range of commercial and leisure vessels, as well as fleets

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“One of Bellona’s goals is to make the ships of the future independent of fossil fuels. This partnership will provide us with new knowledge on innovative shipping construction that will contribute towards achieving that objective, said Frederic Hauge, founder and president of

The Bellona Foundation. “Today the global shipping industry emits large amounts of CO2, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and other gases harmful to the climate and environment, and the European fleet is large and in need of renewal. The next three years of partnership with Damen will make us better equipped to handle the challenges, both domestically and internationally.”

“We are very pleased to be starting this partnership with Bellona,” added Damen’s Remko Hottentot, Sales Manager Norway, stationed at Damen’s Norway Office in Stavanger. “We have a strong focus on sustainability and the vision of each organisation complements the other in terms of environmental awareness. At Damen the focus will be on creating alternative solutions that contribute to reducing harmful maritime emissions into both the air and the water. This will go hand in hand with initiatives to develop cost-effective efficiencies through reduced consumption of potentially harmful inputs such as fuel, paint and lubricating oil.

During this long term relationship we foresee in general a valuable focus on co-operating in the creation of environmental technical sustainable solutions and the fostering of political support.”

Foundation, as well as Norway’s maritime community as a whole, can learn a good deal from Damen when it comes to developing the next generation of low-emissions vessels. He sees Damen as an international trendsetter challenging the Norwegian mindset in a positive manner.

From his perspective this partnership will improve the Bellona Foundation’s capability to influence both the Norwegian and European

Hauge believes that the Bellona

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The partnership with Damen represents an important milestone for the organisation, giving it access to new knowledge and technology that will enable it to influence Norwegian and European politics even more than before.

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‘Wij verspanen op locatie’ De Wiel Services is opgericht in 1979 en gevestigd in Spijk, bij Gorinchem. Ons bedrijf is door vakmanschap en veel passie gegroeid tot een gedegen onderneming. De Wiel Services is actief als dienstverlener en als leverancier in de scheeps-, kranen-, en bruggenbouw.

Wij zijn uniek in onze dienstverlening: wij verspanen op locatie.

Dit betekent dat wij wereldwijd actief zijn. Naast de vele projecten in Europa zijn wij betrokken bij diverse projecten in China, Singapore, Dubai, Qatar, Cuba, Venezuela e.a.

De Wiel Services is gespecialiseerd in: - Op locatie verspanen zoals kotteren, vlakken, frezen, boren, tappen, draaien en honen.

- Installeren van schroefinstallaties op schepen.

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- Maken van maatwerkproducten.

Ons bedrijf beschikt over een groot scala aan mobiele verspaningsmachines. In bijna alle gevallen kunnen wij voldoen aan de vragen van klanten. Is een standaar doplossing niet voor handen?

Dan zoeken wij samen met onze klanten naar een oplossing.

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De Wiel Services beschikt over veel kennis en dat vertaalt zich in vakmanschap. In combinatie met onze gedrevenheid leveren we maatwerk, kwaliteit en service aan onze klanten. De Wiel Alignment Door ons team van ervaren specialisten is het mogelijk om de gehele uitlijning van de voortstuwing bij ons onder te brengen.

De Wiel Alignment is in staat om diverse componenten uit te lijnen zoals hoofdmotoren, tandwielkasten, asgeneratoren, Fi-Fi pompen, jetpompen en zandpompen.

De Wiel Alignment heeft een eigen lasersysteem ontwikkeld: GEO SYSTEM 3000. Het uitlijnen van

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High-tech metamorphosis at Damen underpins European fisheries research

Tridens joins select group of vessels installed with ‘drop keel’ echosounder technology Last week – right on schedule – the Dutch governmental shipping company Rijksrederij (part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment, Rijkswaterstaat) took delivery of its scientific research vessel Tridens after an extensive refit at Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam in the Netherlands. Tridens underwent a major midlife conversion to boost the vessel’s multifunctional capabilities for fisheries research, including installation of an innovative ‘drop keel’.

The Rijksrederij is the custodian of the North Sea and manages a fleet of specialist vessels. The maritime research institute IMARES, in collaboration with other European fisheries institutes, employs Tridens (73.5 metres in length and 14 metres beam) to help determine fish stocks in the North Sea, among other duties.

Tight project schedule Looking to increase efficiency in employing the 25-year-old Tridens, the Rijksrederij developed a hightech engineering package together with Damen Research, Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam and GNE BV Hardinxveld-Giessendam. “We’ve worked with Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam

over many years for maintenance,” says Dirk Kuijt, Technical Manager at the Rijksrederij, “but this is the first time we’ve completed a refit of this scale and the first time we’ve installed a drop keel.

The cooperation with Damen has been exceptional. It was a very big project for us and we had a very tight schedule. Tridens is departing immediately for survey trials and will shortly represent the Netherlands in a four-week joint European survey, so we were all under a lot of pressure. I’m very pleased with how Damen completed the project according to plan.”

No air bubble interference During the refit, Tridens was fitted with a wide range of modern scientific research equipment,

including the innovative drop keel with broadband multibeam echosounder installed by IJmuidenbased WNL Marine Electronics.

With the new equipment, Tridens can accurately track biomass and fish shoals in the ocean as well as conduct bathymetric surveys.

Deployed up to 3 metres proud of the hull, the drop keel eliminates interference from the air bubbles that normally form around the hull and can affect the performance of the echosounders.

Researching the research ship The Rijksrederij was eager to ensure the conversion project would deliver a highly effective and efficient solution. The meticulous planning before the conversion included detailed studies on board the Irish research ship Celtic Explorer, delivered by Damen in 2003.

Celtic Explorer is also fitted with a drop keel, however the installation

on board Tridens was far from a simple ‘copy and paste’. Complex calculations were necessary to determine the most favourable arrangement of the (sonar) transducers within the drop keel to track shoals effectively.

The drop keel’s specialised engineering works lasted 27 days.

But the extent of the project went much further. Making Tridens future-proof for another 10 years of demanding mobilisations required a complete refit and modernisation. This part of the project saw Damen refurbish cabins for

the crew, and overhaul the main engines, all propulsion equipment and the steering apparatus. The refit included completely replacing the stern gantry and winches and maintenance of the stern mast, booms, A-frame and the corners of the stern of the vessel. In addition, a dedicated device was developed for safe hauling of otter boards.

Ready to play its part Following successful delivery on 2 March 2015, Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam can look back with pride on its largest refit project ever. Even with additions to the work scope during the project, Tridens was delivered on time.

The yard puts the successful project down to its professional craftsmanship and excellent cooperation with the Rijksrederij and suppliers. Tridens is ready to play its part in increasing efficiency in the Dutch government’s fleet while acquiring much needed data about our oceans.

ensure the industry reduces risk and increases competency.”

Atlas Knowledge was awarded the original MIST contract for experienced oil and gas workers six years ago. The milestone marked the first time a single training provider had been tasked with delivering a training solution to the UK’s offshore sector.

To improve engagement and increase the learning experience of users, the MIST Online refresher programme has been created using the latest advances in learning technology. It now includes enhanced, asset-based video content and is accessible via most computers, operating systems, browsers and tablets. Streamlined performance data will also allow for industry benchmarking and continual improvements to ensure the course continues to meet the needs of the sector.

Mark Neilson, standards and approvals director at OPITO, said: “It is widely recognised that

a key component to achieving a reduction in the number of accidents in the UK Continental Shelf offshore industry is to improve safety training for all personnel.

The MIST programme ensures that everyone working offshore has the right training and skills to reduce the risk of accidents. “The extensive consultation undertaken by a wide-ranging group of industry stakeholders ensures that this training continues to meet the fundamental need to keep the offshore workforce safe. Atlas’ technical expertise, knowledge of the oil and gas business and successful track record has been an integral part of developing this high quality safety training package for the industry.” Once complete, MIST training will continue to be valid for four years. Offshore workers who have completed original MIST within the last six months will have free access to the new course content without the need of a new licence.

Far-reaching consequences Installing the drop keel also had far-reaching consequences for the rest of the vessel, requiring extensive engineering of the ship’s design and layout in order to accommodate the trunk – a kind of elevator shaft in which the drop keel is lowered.

Atlas Knowledge secures second seven-year safety contract INTERNATIONAL learning technologies market leader Atlas Knowledge has secured a major seven year contract to deliver second generation safety critical training to the UK offshore workforce.

The deal reaffirms the Scottish-headquartered company’s position as the provider of the Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST) online programme in the North Sea; with an expected 150,000 workers expected to undertake the training during the term of the contract. MIST was introduced to the North Sea in 2009 to provide all workers travelling offshore with baseline safety awareness in order to reduce the risk of accidents and injury. An OPITO-approved standard, more than 100,000 workers have undertaken the Atlas Knowledge training since its creation.

In securing the contract for a second term, the company retains its position as the only provider approved to deliver MIST refresher training. The new programme will be rolled out from this month

onwards. Following extensive consultation by industry skills body OPITO with a cross-industry work group including the Health & Safety Executive, the International Association of Drilling Contractors, the International Marine Contractors Association, Step Change in Safety and others, MIST has been significantly restructured to take account of current and future industry needs. Using the accumulated knowledge of the first programme, the new training programme has been reduced from nine modules down to five to bring personal safety topics including manual handling, working at height and mechanical lifting into one module.

It includes two new sections focused on Major Accident Hazards and Helicopter Safety, as well as revised modules on Workplace Hazards and Personal Safety, Risk

Management and Control of Work.

“We have a rich heritage in developing innovative, technology-led safety-critical training specifically designed to meet the exacting standards the global oil and gas sector demands,” said Robert Morgan, chairman of Atlas Knowledge.

“Listening to our customers and using their feedback to develop more effective, more engaging and more relevant training is what has made us the first choice for employers in 30 countries and 20 different languages around the world.

“This contract marks the continuation of an important relationship for us with OPITO and key industry stakeholders. The collaborative approach towards reviewing and redefining MIST has allowed us to build the best platform from which offshore workers can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key issues in the most efficient and effective way, including making it accessible via mobiles and tablets.

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Omniworkx

Summary Omniworkx was founded early 2014, originated in the Netherlands it distinguishes itself by being operated as an airline company. Since the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is seen as an aircraft by the CAA and operates in the same airspace as other aircrafts the same rules apply.

The company is operated by commercial airline pilots and is certified according to the highest standards set forth by the National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR). Just as with an airline company, safety and quality are our main priority when operating and delivering our services.

Goals Our goal is to become the most reliable, innovative partner in the UAV industry. OmniworkX partnered from the beginning with several specialists that improve the use of UAV’s. With these partnerships we can offer years of expertise within a young company. As a result of these cooperations we can offer the newest technique’s in the field of cameras (IR/Thermic), data-analysis and livestream. OmniworkX distinguished itself in the market because of the knowledge and participation in different developmental projects from universities.

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We provide our clients with a cost saving, game changing, technology. We have worked with a wide range of clients in different branches; our main focus is within the offshore section. Our most applied offshore activities are on oil rigs where we do flare tip inspections, using thermic and IR cameras, but we also perform inspections of legs, moorings, key’s, hull, under deck inspections. Our on shore activities consists of remote sensing and visual photo and video, where we do digital terrain mapping, 3D mapping and/or agriculture and forests. Our specialists are certified for performing inspections in Oil & Gas and have certified inspectors in all methods for NS-EN 473, NS-EN 477 (API, NORSOK etc.).

How we work Together with our client and specialists we make a project plan to work cost efficient and guaranty high quality. A detailed risk assessment will

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De MagProtect is een kunststof hoekbeschermer voorzien van een zeer krachtige magneet. be used to work at the highest safety level. In our project plan a selection of pilots and operators will be made who are most suitable for the job. We have a wide range of pilots and operators with different expertise to fit the job, like flare tips inspectors who work according to the Norwegian standards and pilots who are able to fly our UAV and ROV’s. We distinguish ourselves within the market by having a group of experts ready 24/7. Our fleet of UAV’s are designed to work off and on shore and are able to resist harsh weather conditions. SATELLITE COMMUNICATION: Inmarsat is our preferred supplier in Satellite communication, being the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, they supply reliable voice and high-speed data communications on land, at sea and in the air. The BGAN HDR terminal is able to service InvideU’s O.S.C.P. globally. The lightweight and plug&play BGAN terminal is able to establish a live connection in a matter of minutes. DREAM. IMAGINE. INNOVATE. Let’s see what we can do you for you! Roel de Weers - Business Development / Sales Manager / 0031 (0) 6 41221932 Omniworkx Innovation Dock - Flying Office Scheepsbouwweg 8 3089 JW Rotterdam The Netherlands

Door hoogwaardige magneten blijft de beschermhoek altijd stevig op zijn plek zitten en behoren onveilige situaties tot het verleden.

Door gebruik te maken van de MagProtect neemt het risico op bedrijfsongevallen drastisch af.

Steeds meer bedrijven willen graag een veilige werkomgeving voor hun medewerkers bieden en daarmee voldoen aan de moderne veiligheidsvoorschriften. Door gebruik te maken van de MagProtect behoren onveilige situaties tot het verleden. De MagProtect kan eenvoudig op iedere constructie worden bevestigd.

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2015 SET TO BE ALL ABOUT VIRTUAL REALITY. Since the introduction of the Oculus Rift there is an increasing number of companies that are looking into the possibilities of Virtual Reality.

VR is still in its early developments but many vendors are already developing their VR hardware.

We look at how VR will be king in the coming year VR has many possibilities. For example it allows you to walk through a computer-generated version of a ship even before its built.

Virtual Reality provides real monetary value and this is of great importance for you and your costumer. VR helps to improve the customer satisfaction and also

provides an safety value.

With VR the costumer knows better what he can expect and reduces the chance of rework because before the ship is built, issues can be spotted and gives you a better understanding of the design and chosen solutions.

Beside vessels structure, VR is also

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Successful first edition of technology festival ‘Nederland innoveert’ in Rotterdam On Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of March the second edition of Nederland innoveert (NLi) took place in RDM Rotterdam. A first time for the city of Rotterdam to host the startling two-day technology festival.

Over 2500 scholars, technology students, young professionals and other ‘tech fans’ came to the festival terrain and were inspired by the coolest innovations and home grown dream projects.

The location - the Onderzeebootloods (RDM’s submarine barrack) - was opened on Thursday March 12. NLi was the first event to be held in the enormous renovated barrack. Communications firm Winkelman van Hessen organised the festival and will continue to do so in RDM Rotterdam for at least the next two years.

The Technology Allstars on stage starred the national Delta Commissioner Wim Kuijken, R&D manager Sander Steenbrink (Boskalis), Innovation manager Diederik Nierstrasz (Ampelmann), ‘North Sea Farmer’

Koen van Swam and 40 other speakers from all different branches and disciplines in technology and IT. In pavilions spread across the Onderzeebootloods and on the adjacent wharf engineers and designers of technology companies showed their innovations first hand. The festival ended with the announcement of the winner of a real spaceflight. Student Robert Ruigrok van der Werve will go into space with XCOR Space Expeditions at the end of 2017. After this experience he may call himself a true astronaut.

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Siemens Increases Power Output of Direct Drive Offshore Wind Turbine •·

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Advanced model built on Siemens’ large direct drive platform delivers 7 megawatt New model generates nearly 10 percent more power annually than predecessor

Reliable technology is one of the primary levers in Siemens’ goal to reduce the cost of offshore wind power generation. In this regard, the company’s flagship offshore wind turbine, the SWT-6.0-154, has already set new standards in gearless turbine design. Today, the market leader in offshore raises the bar yet again: Introducing a generator upgrade to seven megawatt (MW), the new Siemens SWT-7.0-154 delivers nearly ten percent more energy production than the predecessor under offshore wind conditions while retaining the same proven reliability: Development engineers have refined solely those turbine components needed to increase electrical output. The new model is already set to go into series production by 2017 Stronger permanent magnets and generator segments in the permanent magnet generator provide the key to harvesting a higher yield. Additionally, the converter and transformer have been upgraded, in line with the higher electrical output: All other components remain the same

tried and proven engineering of the 6-MW wind turbine, giving Siemens’ customers the assurance of relying on proven technology and supply chain while significantly increasing energy production. The 6-MWversion will continue to be available for sales but following the improvements, Siemens has renamed the product platform to D7.

Siemens is presenting its new SWT-7.0-154 to the world’s experts at the international wind power conference and exhibition EWEA Offshore 2015 in Copenhagen. The product is yet another innovative step by the company to lower the cost of generating electricity on the high seas. “Our new wind turbine offers our customers an investment as reliable as our proven G4 and D6 product platforms,” notes Offshore CEO Michael Hannibal of Siemens Wind Power and Renewables. “Yet it also answers market demands to achieve greater energy yield at lower cost and effort.

Cost reduction through innovation is the key factor of the new turbine and also of new Siemens grid

access solutions. The turbine’s long structural design lifetime of 25 years and increased power rating create a remarkable cost of energy benefit.

In transmission, Siemens is pursuing the same goal with its distributed power transmission technology, enabling grid connection of offshore wind turbines without the need for high-voltage alternating-current (HVAC) offshore substations. The conventional platform can be substituted by the new Siemens Grid Access Solution in AC-technology which acts as a distributed transmission asset and can be mounted together with a turbine on the same foundation or independently. This environmentally-friendly solution offers substantially reduced size, weight, and costs, while improving the customer’s flexibility.

RISQ robotics “The Safe Way of Inspections in Hazardous Environments”.

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BBL Announces Official Partnership with Offshore News Magazine BBL Manpower are proud to announce its official media partnership with Offshore News Magazine. Offshore news will provide exclusive coverage of the large scale projects BBL Manpower will be providing solutions for.

In return Offshore News magazine will receive status and branding as an official media partner of BBL and direct promotion of Offshore News Magazine literature amongst its vast network of industry contacts. The partnership will be officially launched at the Offshore NL 2015 show on 24th and 25th March 2015 where Offshore News will be exhibiting.

John Hopwood, BBL Manpower’s Operations Director commented on the recent partnership saying “We are extremely excited to be working with Offshore News, and build foundations to expand our networks and ultimately reach new clients and candidates”. Offshore News CEO, Dennis Schouwenaar added “I am excited about the partnership between BBL Manpower and Offshore News. We look forward to sharing ideas, networks and working on new projects together. We will actively promote and introduce BBL Manpower as an International Partner within our Oil and Gas network in the Netherlands.”

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Online enquiries Damen Shipyards Group boost in all markets Damen Anchor & Chain Factory completes first online sale Damen Anchor & Chain Factory (AKF), in the Port of Rotterdam, has successfully completed its first online order transaction. Much of the Damen product range has enjoyed an online enquiry option for some time, though AKF is relatively new to the concept. With Damen’s online presence growing constantly, there is a strong potential for future web-based commercial growth.

Theo Kloosterman, AKF Manager, explains how the order was swiftly brought to fruition. “It started on February, Friday 13th – a lucky day,” he quipped. “An enquiry came in at the end of the day, asking if we could supply 300 metres of chain and associated components.” Mr Kloosterman quickly confirmed availability of the

required products and, by the following Monday, had put together a quotation for the client – a yacht repair specialist based in Portugal.

“The client also sent us some pictures of their anchors, so we were able to advise them on product specifics and fine-tune the order to suit their exact requirements. The total delivery was twelve lengths

of 16mm Grade U2 stud-link anchor chain each measuring 27.5 metres, fourteen kenter shackles, two swivel forerunners, two 3-link adapting pieces, two D-type anchor shackles and two crown shackles, altogether weighing in at 1,780kg.”

Online enquiries Only recently AKF began to offer an online enquiry option – following the rest of the Damen product range, which had started to do so 3 years previously. The webbased process is demonstrating clear growth for Damen as a whole according to the company’s online marketing and social media specialist Björn Smets.

Mr Smets states that currently, each day brings in strong, qualified online leads. “Online activity has more than tripled since we started,” he says, pointing out that more clients are now aware that they can find Damen products online, thanks to ongoing website development and a robust social media campaign. Damen sees leads coming in from many countries and for many different vessel types. New business Damen’s online presence has often led to the generation of new clients, including the sale of a Fast

Oil spill responders set to launch new technologies at Interspill 2015 A number of global oil spill response organisations will be highlighting latest breakthroughs to aid containment and help speed up response times at Interspill 2015 next week.

Representatives from industry, academia and government will attend the industry conference and exhibition in Amsterdam from 24 – 26 March. In the largest exhibition to date, more than 100 organisations will showcase innovations and all stands are now sold out.

Oil pollution and environmental technology company Vikoma International is set to launch its latest version of the Komara Skimmer range along with its unique new Ship to Ship Transfer Boom system

designed to ensure maximum containment of oil. General Manager and Director, Karen Lucas said: “Interspill 2015 provides the ideal platform to introduce our new technologies. Our new boom is simple to use and designed specifically for oil spills during oil or fuel transfer operations. These are designed by our in house engineering team which strives to develop new systems that deploy easily and support safe and efficient spill response operations.” New entrant to the industry, Owls Surveillance

Ltd will showcase high technology aerostat surveillance equipment.

Stuart Gair, Director said: “The recently launched Hawk Owl Overhead Wireless Lookout System is a 15m3 aerostat observation system.

It is the first in a range of persistent aerial surveillance solutions that can be provided with optional additional sensor capabilities including Infra-Red, particulate, and gas monitoring capabilities.”

Interspill 2015 brings together industry, academia and government to hear about the latest developments in spill prevention and response. A packed conference programme includes sessions on future risk, stakeholder engagement, multi-agency response, emerging technologies, wildlife preparedness and regulation.

Organisations set to present include ExxonMobil, Shell Exploration & Production, SINTEF, IPIECA, IOGP, IMO, Cedre, the International Offshore Petroleum Environmental Regulators Forum (IOPER) and SEA Consulting Group.

In addition to the conference programme, Spill Industry Seminars and Scientific Workshops are being held on the exhibition floor and are free to attend.

Interspill 2015 takes place at Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre.

To attend visit www.interspill2015.com

Crew Supplier 2610 vessel to a UK-based company that Damen had not previously worked with.

“Online leads can generate whole new relationships – people just have to be able to find you,” says Mr Smets.

ness Transformation category of the Benelux Sitecore Experience Award 2014. The company’s online catalogue is constantly evolving and Mr Smets says that, in future, visitors will enjoy an even more personalised experience.

As a result, Damen products are easier to find and experience by individual visitors. “This makes it very easy for people to find exactly what they are looking for, says Mr Smets” Recently, the user-friendliness and high success rate of www.products.damen.com earned Damen a coveted award. The company, along with their website partner, Evident, won the Busi-

Just the beginning With regards to AKF, Mr Smets is also confident that this is just the beginning for online-generated sales. “In the last few months we’ve seen quite some leads coming in for AKF and I think this product range is particularly well-suited to online sales as it is easily transportable. This is certainly not a one-off event.”

Churchill Drilling Tools delivers first HyPR™ HoleSaver™ stuck pipe insurance to operators Churchill Drilling Tools, the provider of innovative Dart Activated Strings™, has announced that the first of its new HyPR™ HoleSaver™ hydraulic pipe recovery systems has been delivered, amidst growing international demand.

Two major operators have now selected the cost-saving tool for projects in the North Sea whilst another is planning imminent deployment in the Gulf of Mexico. Encouragingly, some onshore operators have also identified potential scenarios in which the system has applications too. Developed by the Houston and Aberdeen-located company towards the end of 2014, the HyPR™ HoleSaver™ is the world’s first hydraulic pipe recovery system.

It is faster, simpler and safer than using traditional recovery methods and is set to save the global drilling industry millions of dollars in cost and time reduction. Churchill is recognized for products of trusted quality, simplicity and performance for the oil and gas industry, many of which exploit its Dart Activated Strings™ technology. Director Mike Churchill said: “The first orders for the HyPR™ HoleSaver™ confirm the need for simple technology that lowers the cost of drilling and we are delighted to have received such a positive reaction so quickly.”

“An operator who has concerns over stuck pipe can effectively insure against excessive costs by running the HyPR™ HoleSaver™ in the drillstring to recover the program more quickly should things go wrong. The low cost of running the tool, which requires no specialist mobilization, combined with rapid recovery will provide significant

cost reductions in these challenging wells.” The HyPR™ HoleSaver™ consists of a full strength sub positioned in the drillstring, which is severed in approximately one hour. A jetting dart is launched and lands inside the sub and, after a relatively short period of pumping, the sub parts easily under a small loading, offering a perfect fish-neck or immediate side-track cementing options. Mr Churchill added: “Stuck pipe incidents cost the drilling industry millions, if not billions of dollars each year. With the sector tightening the purse strings even further, it’s paramount to ensure cost-effective solutions are established to mitigate the burden inherently associated with stuck pipe. “The HyPR™ HoleSaver™ can be run singly, normally above a circulation sub, or in multiples throughout the string to maximize coverage options. “Once landed, the dart will jet the internal API pin connection in around 60 minutes and the sub can be easily parted with a small amount of torque and or over pull from the surface. Once parted the pipe can be recovered allowing side-tracking or fishing operations to commence instantly.”

For more information about the HyPR™ HoleSaver™ and the company’s Dart Activated Strings™ please visit the Churchill Drilling Tools’ website CircSub.com

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