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Airbus Helicopters brings a new vision, enhanced product line and innovative service solutions to Heli-Expo 2014 Heli-Expo 2014 will mark Airbus Helicopters’ first major rotorcraft industry event in its new identity, with the company showcasing an evolved product line, diversified service offerings and a strategy that reflects its core changes.

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Tailored Damen Shoalbuster SD for Smit Lamnalco The recently delivered ‘SL Mbissi’ will be the next Damen-built vessel in fleet of Smit Lamnalco. Nonetheless, the 25 metre shallow water workship is special in more ways than one. Firstly, it’s the first-ever Damen Shoalbuster for Smit Lamnalco. (page 3)

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“By changing a proven standard design into a bespoke, ‘made-tomeasure’ vessel, we’ve united our group’s edge in both fields. Which itself is a unique selling point”, Palle Bonemeijer, the project manager involved with Damen Shipyards Harxdinxveld adds.

Although Smit Lamnalco, leading provider of integrated marine services, already deploys a lot of Damen-built vessels – six of which having been delivered in the past 15 months alone – it had yet to order a Damen Shoalbuster SD. The series’ name is a poetic licence to ‘shallow draught’ (SD).

Versatile Smit Lamnalco will mainly deploy the versatile Shoalbuster for marine support services for offshore oil facilities. This will include buoy maintenance and hose handling.

Standard turned bespoke The ‘SL Mbissi’ was built by Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld (the Netherlands) which also designs all Damen Multi Cat and Shoalbuster ‘jack of all trades’ workships series. The SBu 2508 SD is also special in that it is a standard design turned tailormade vessel.

Main characteristics of the Damen Shoalbuster 2508 SD: • Length o.a. 24.82 m (2508) • Width 8,00 m (2508) • Draught 1.80 m • Bollard pull 19.7 tonnes • Speed 11 knots • Propulsion 1,360 bhp at 2,100 rpm from 2 main engines. 2 ﬁxed pitch propellers in 1,400 mm nozzles.

125 bhp bowthruster. • Deck equipment Feat. electrical towing winch 200m 40mm, 30t 6,5m/min and 9,5t 24m/min. Brake 50t. • Accommodation 6 persons. Smit Lamnalco Smit Lamnalco is the leading provider of safe and efficient towage and associated marine services to the oil and gas terminal industry. With more than 190 vessels and over 3,000 staff worldwide, Smit Lamnalco is dedicated to providing marine support services tailored to the operational needs of global customers in local markets. Active in over 30 countries, Smit Lamnalco specialises in bringing international standards on safety, logistics, mooring and towage to onshore and offshore operations in challenging environments. www.smitlamnalco.com

“We sought a draught not exceeding 1.80 metres, to cope with a bar in the vessel’s operational area”, Smit Lamnalco’s CTO Rick Maliepaard says. “The shipyard’s engineering added a good metre to their 23.8 metre long standard design and suggested lighter main engines, to get the draught down (or up if you will). It has taken a minimum 20 centimetres off the standard 2308 SD’s draught, whilst still maintaining a truly potent 19.7 tonne bollard pull.”

In addition, Siemens will provide spare parts for the components through a long-term parts supply agreement. The plant will be operated by Société Algérienne de Production de l’Electricité (SPE) - a company of the state-owned utility Socièté Nationale de l’Electricité et du Gaz (Sonelgaz). Commissioning is scheduled for August 2014. The simple cycle power plant Biskra will be constructed in the capital city of Biskra province, North Eastern part of Algeria. It will have an installed capacity of approximately 460 megawatts. Siemens’ scope of supply includes two Model SGT5-4000F gas turbines, two SGen5-1000A generators as well as technical field assistance during the erection and commissioning phase. A 10year spare parts supply agreement has also been concluded. This is the third order placed with Siemens Energy within the last year for power plant components

Siemens to Supply Steam Turbines for Power Plant Project in Turkey Siemens Energy is supplying two steam turbines along with auxiliary and ancillary systems for the lignite-fired Soma Kolin Power Plant in Turkey. Siemens’ customer is the Chinese enterprise Harbin Electric International Company Ltd. (HEI), which is constructing the 510-megawatt facility on a turnkey basis for the Turkish company H DRO-GEN ENERJ THALAT HRACAT DA ITIM VE T CARET A. . The machines will be delivered between August 2015 and January 2016, and the plant is scheduled to commence commercial operation in April 2017. Soma Kolin Power Plant is being erected in the city of Soma in Turkey’s western province of Manisa. There are large lignite reserves in this region, and Turkish energy policy places great importance on utilizing this resource. The plant in Soma consists of two units, each designed to deliver an electrical generating capacity of 255 MW. Siemens is supplying two Model SST5-5000 HM-N steam turbines with the associated auxiliary and

ancillary systems. “This is the first order for large steam turbines that we have received from a Chinese company. We take this as sign of trust and confidence in our technology on the part of our Chinese colleagues, and look forward to working with them in a spirit of good cooperation,” says Wilfried Ulm, CEO the Steam Turbines Business Unit at Siemens Energy. “We are pleased that Siemens has come aboard as our business partner on this project, a leading steam turbine supplier in terms of both technology and quality, and we hope to pursue and win other projects in Turkey in this same constellation,” notes Hongfu Xu, Chief Project Office of Harbin Electric International.

Currently iPS Powerful People Director Rob Kooijmans is in Qatar to finalise the set up of our new company in this rapidly developing Arabian Country.

Siemens supplies key components and services to Algeria Siemens Energy will supply two gas turbines and two generators to Hanwha Engineering & Construction Corporation from South Korea for the new power plant in Biskra, Algeria.

in Algeria, following the Ras Djinet and Ain Arnat projects. “Siemens is playing a major role in the industrialization of Algeria through our continued commitment to providing advanced power products, solutions and services in the country,” explains Thierry Toupin, CEO of Business Unit Gas Turbines and Generators at Siemens’ Energy Sector. “In addition to supplying our advanced turbines and generators for this new plant, the long-term spare parts agreement will provide stringent quality assurance standards to make certain that the parts are manufactured to

Siemens’ OEM specifications.” Highly efficient gas turbines and the associated service are part of Siemens’ Environmental Portfolio. Around 43 percent of its total revenue stems from green products and solutions. That makes Siemens one of the world’s leading providers of eco-friendly technology. Siemens SGT5-4000F gas turbine The proven SGT5-4000F gas turbine is characterized by high performance, low power generating costs, long intervals between major inspections and an easy-to-service design.

In response to the challenging tunnelling construction projects for the metro lines in Qatars’ capital city Doha, where iPS will be a preferred supplier, iPS has committed itself to a high level of support for our clients with the establishment of a new iPS entity. We want to be present at the customers doorstep and to be part of the business networks in this extremely energetic business environment. Our earlier involvement with the Ras Laffan project already made us known in Qatar and we expect to take part in a series of new projects in the country. Because of this we need to have the infrastructure related to the employment of our professionals in Qatar.

Together with our strong local business partner we are confident in our approach to serve our customers in an efficient and professional way from this new set up.”More information about iPS: For over 25 years iPS has been an international recruitment and crewing agency which combines experience, in-depth knowledge and people to successfully serve businesses in the following industries: Maritime, Offshore, Dredging and Tunnelling. Next to this iPS is experienced in cross border payroll solutions. We are headquartered in Capelle aan den IJssel / Rotterdam, The Netherlands, with offices and representatives in Dubai, Qatar, Mexico, Australia, Indonesia, South Africa, Lithuania, the UK and more.

Wood Group PSN extends North Sea platforms contract Talisman Sinopec Energy UK has awarded Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) a five-year extension to a North Sea facilities contract. WGPSN will continue to provide engineering and modifications services to Talisman Sinopec Energy UK’s 11 offshore assets – Arbroath, Auk, Bleo Holm, Buchan, Claymore, Clyde, Fulmar,

Montrose, Piper B, Saltire, and Tartan platforms – and the Flotta oil terminal onshore Orkney. This will safeguard around 550 jobs onshore and offshore in the UK. WGPSN has another contract to provide operations and maintenance services for the same facilities.

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Functieomschrijving Als Recruiter ben jij het visite kaartje van Fabricom Offshore Services naar de arbeidsmarkt. Je bent mede leidend in het bepalen van het gehele recruitmentproces aan de hand van de vraag vanuit de organisatie. Je draagt zorg voor kwantitatief en kwalitatief voldoen aan de vraag vanuit de organisatie en communiceert hier helder over met de vacaturehouders van de diverse afdelingen. Je verzorgt de recruitment rapportages, analyseert deze en verbindt conclusies hieraan. Daarnaast ben je verantwoordelijk voor het vergroten van onze naamsbekendheid bij de specifieke doelgroep, onder andere via sociale media. Je bent ook aanspreekpunt voor uitzend-, detacherings- en werving & selectiebureaus. Jij bent de recruitmentspecialist binnen de organisatie en onderhoudt goed je netwerk en kent je markt, zowel in binnen - als buitenland!

Functieomschrijving Als Senior Technicus E&I ben je verantwoordelijk en geef je leiding aan de Technicians E&I aan boord van het productieplatform. Je bewaakt de kwaliteit van werkzaamheden, de kosten en de planning. Je signaleert voortijdig problemen en rapporteert dit aan je Teamleider / Supervisor. Daarnaast geef je technische ondersteuning aan de Technicians E&I. Met het team voer je onderhouds\werkzaamheden uit en los je storingen op aan installaties op een productieplatform volgens de vastgestelde procedures. Je werkt onder andere met generatoren, elektrische installaties, meet- en regelsystemen zowel pneumatisch als hydraulisch, detectiesystemen en PLC’s. Je werkt vanuit een onderhoudssysteem (SAP) voor het reguliere onderhoud, de storingen en het bestellen van onderdelen. Jij bent verantwoordelijk voor de coördinatie van deze werkzaamheden. Naast deze uitdagende technische werkzaamheden heb je mogelijk ook nevenfuncties in het helicopter landingteam, man- overboardteam en fire fightingteam.

Functie-eisen • Afgeronde HBO opleiding, bijvoorbeeld P&O of commercieel • Minimaal 5 jaar ervaring in recruitment • Ervaring met recruitment in een projectenorganisatie en ervaring • in bemiddeling van technische functies of binnen een technische organisatie • Ervaring binnen de Olie & Gas / offshore is een pre • Werving via sociale media kent voor jou geen geheimen • Goede beheersing van de Nederlandse- en Engelse taal • Ervaring met gangbare computer software

Functie-eisen Technicus E&I • Minimaal MBO- 3 of 4 richting Elektrotechniek en/of Meet- en Regeltechniek • Minimaal 3 jaar ervaring als Technicus E&I. Ervaring met energieopwekking, meet- en regeltechniek en elektrotechnische installaties is een absolute must! • Offshore ervaring en ervaring met DCS- systemen en PLC’s is een pre

Solliciteer via www.fabricom-gdfsuez.nl/vacatures Functie-eisen Senior Technicus E&I Minimaal 3 jaar ervaring als Technicus E&I Offshore! Leidinggevende ervaring en ervaring met planning en administratie. Solliciteer via www.fabricom-gdfsuez.nl/vacatures

Met de helikopter naar je werk? Fabricom Offshore Services B.V. maakt deel uit van de Fabricom Oil, Gas & Power groep en is bedrijfsonderdeel van GDF SUEZ, een van de belangrijkste energieleveranciers van de wereld. Als grootste zelfstandige multidisciplinaire dienstverlener in de offshore oil & gas-industrie zijn wij toonaangevend in offshore constructie, modificatie, bedrijfsvoering, onderhoud en service. We zijn specialist in het leveren van (mechanisch-, elektrisch- en instrumentatie)kennis en oplossingen voor onze klanten. Werken bij Wie aan de slag gaat bij Fabricom Offshore Services kan rekenen op een betrouwbare werkgever, een uitdagende en technisch hoogwaardige functie in een dynamische industrie. Naast een marktconform salaris, uitstekende secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden bieden we diverse loopbaankansen en scholingsmogelijkheden. Door de diversiteit aan klanten kun je bij ons in verschillende offshore schema’s werken. Gewenste studierichtingen MTS niveau 3 of 4, HTS, Electro- of Energietechniek, Meet- en Regeltechniek, (Scheeps-)werktuigbouwkunde (SWTK/WTK), Marof, Algemene Operationele Techniek (AOT), Onderhoudstechnicus Instrumentatie (OTI). Contact Wij zijn altijd op zoek naar collega’s, voor zowel offshore als onshore functies. Voor een compleet overzicht van onze vacatures: www.fabricom-gdfsuez.nl/vacatures. Voor vragen kun je contact opnemen met Marjolein Boot via 0223-670100 of recruitment@fabricom-gdfsuez.nl

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Het begeleiden van werkzaamheden in de offshore industrie is een uitdagende job waarbij je moet kunnen improviseren en flexibel moet zijn. Het is een combinatie van complexe logistiek, goede planning, inkoop, financiële bewaking en techniek. Je verantwoordelijk voor het in juiste conditie houden van alle elektrische installaties en meet- en regelinstallaties aan boord van het platform met in achtneming van de veiligheid-, gezondheid- en milieuregels. Je werkt zelfstandig en begeleidt alle modificatie- en onderhoudswerkzaamheden die offshore en mogelijk onshore plaatsvinden. Het aansturen en coördineren van buitenfirma’s is ook onderdeel van je werkzaamheden.

Als Werkvoorbereider ben je verantwoordelijk voor alle rotating equipment en werktuigbouwkundige installaties aan boord van een productieplatform, binnen het support team waar je onderdeel van bent. Het begeleiden van werkzaamheden in de offshore industrie is een uitdagende baan, waarbij je moet kunnen improviseren en een flexibele instelling moet hebben. Het is een combinatie van complexe logistiek, goede planning, inkoop, financiële bewaking en techniek. Tevens bewaak je de planning, identificeer je benodigde materialen en stel je werkpakketten samen, je vraagt offertes aan én je onderhoudt contacten met contractors. Naast het voorbereiden van onderhoudswerkzaamheden, ben je tevens de technische vraagbaak voor de offshore medewerkers. Ook verzorg je de benodigde rapportages. Kortom een uitdagende functie met veel afwisseling in een dynamische branche.

Functie-eisen • MBO/HBO opleiding richting Elektrotechniek en/of Meet- en regeltechniek.

• Minimaal 5 jaar werkervaring • Kennis en ervaring in de industrie met elektrische installaties,

Functie-eisen • Je hebt een afgeronde MBO niveau 4 of HBO opleiding

besturingen en instrumentatie

• Ervaring met het lezen van tekeningen zowel elektrisch als P&ID • Ervaring met Maximo en ervaring in de Olie & Gas industrie is

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Voor een volledige functieomschrijving verwijzen we graag naar onze website. Solliciteer via www.fabricom-gdfsuez.nl/vacatures

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richting WTB / SWTK / AOT / VVO Marine of vergelijkbaar op basis van praktijk ervaring Kennis en ervaring met rotating equipment (zoals diesel/ gasmotoren, turbines, pompen, compressoren en hydauliek) en WTB installaties in de olie- en gasindustrie / chemische industrie Bij voorkeur meerdere jaren ervaring als Werkvoorbereider Goed bekend met gangbare software zoals SAP Uitstekende beheersing van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal Ervaring in de offshore is een pre

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FUNCTIE: E&I MAINTENANCE ENGINEER / COÖRDINATOR LOCATIE: DEN HAAG Functieomschrijving Voor een maintenance supportteam in Den Haag dat alle onderhouds-en modificatiewerkzaamheden coördineert op een aantal offshore productieplatforms zijn we op zoek naar een Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer / Coördinator. Je werkt in een klein team, bestaande uit 8 collega’s in Den Haag, maar je gaat ook regelmatig offshore. Je bent verantwoordelijk voor het bewaken van de technische prestaties van elektrische onderhoudsactiviteiten met in achtneming van de veiligheid, gezondheid en milieuregels. Je werkt onder leiding van een Maintenance Superintendent die tevens je leidinggevende is. Je zorgt voor een gedegen planning van de onderhoudswerkzaamheden zodat de installaties altijd in optimale conditie zijn. Werkzaamheden die je in je pakket hebt zijn onder andere: Voorbereiden en plannen van E&I onderhoudswerkzaamheden Voorbereiden en plannen van het jaarlijkse shut down werk Opvolgen van gepland E&I onderhoudswerk waaronder opmaken van rapportage en PMR optimalisatie Dagelijks assisteren van de offshore crew als support voor technische problemen van onder andere het correctieve E&I onderhoudswerk Rapportage in het Maintenance management systeem MAXIMO Functie-eisen • Vooropleiding minimaal MBO-4 of HBO Elektrotechniek • 3-5 jaar ervaring in een E&I onderhoudsfunctie, bij voorkeur in de olie&gas industrie • Kennis van elektrische installaties • Management skills • In staat zijn om op een goede manier met vendors om te gaan • Uitstekende beheersing van de Engelse en Nederlandse taal • Ervaring met gangbare software en ervaring met MAXIMO • Flexibele instelling, bereid zijn offshore te gaan Solliciteer via www.fabricom-gdfsuez.nl/vacatures

FUNCTIE: TECHNICUS E&I LOCATIE: WAALWIJK Functieomschrijving Als Technicus E&I houd je je bezig met onderhoud en storingen aan E&I installaties op verschillende gaslocaties in en rond Waalwijk. Daarnaast begeleid je modificatie werkzaamheden en vendors. Je werkt met het Ultimo Maintenance programma. Functie-eisen • MBO 4 Elektrotechniek, bij voorkeur ook Instrumentatie • Minimaal 5 jaar werkervaring in een industriële omgeving • Ervaring in de industriële elektrotechniek is een must, ervaring in Oil & Gas is een pré Solliciteer via wwww.fabricom-gdfsuez.nl/vacatures

Sodexo reinvents Quality of Life offshore

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Sodexo teams strongly believe that Quality of Life offshore impacts both your employees’ wellness and wellbeing and the performance of your operations. Based on our 40-year experience and extensive research with organisations such as the University of Aberdeen, Sodexo: • understands what Quality of Life means on each of your installations through a unique tool • addresses identified needs and expectations with a wide range of Quality of Life services. SODEXO – The Netherlands Tel: (31 0229) 232344 – sodexo.com

At the frontier of Energy and Marine We offer challenging jobs in the energy industry and we have the knowledge to find the best match, suiting your requirements, talents and ambitions. By providing the right training and guidance we will encourage you to discover and achieve your long-term career goals.

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E&I Operator Functieomschrijving

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Als E&I Operator voer je onderhouds-, storingsen reparatiewerkzaamheden op het gebied van elektrische energievoorziening (energieopwekking- en hoogspanningsinstallatie) elektrotechnische gedeelten en instrumentele besturing (meet- en regelsystemen) uit, aan de diverse productie- en algemene installaties op productieplatformen en/of satellieten.

Als E&I Technician voer je onderhouds-, storingsen reparatiewerkzaamheden op het gebied van elektrische energievoorziening (energieopwekking- en hoogspanningsinstallatie), elektrotechnische gedeelten en instrumentele besturing (meet- en regelsystemen) uit aan diverse productie en algemene installaties op productieplatformen en/of satellieten.

Functie-eisen

• Minimaal MTS-E diploma • In het bezit van offshore certiﬁcaten, is een pré. • In staat om technische handboeken en procedures te interpreteren • Meerdere jaren ervaring in een procesmatige omgeving en/ of offshore industrie. • Goede beheersing van de Nederlandse & Engelse taal. • Bereidheid tot het volgen van eventuele aanvullende opleidingen • Aanvullende technische en/of mechanische opleidingen werken in je voordeel.

• Minimaal MTS-E • Aanvullende opleidingen/certiﬁcaten in de meet- en regeltechniek • Ervaring als E&I Technician werkt in je voordeel • Ervaring met en/of kennis van generatoren, HVAC, meetapparatuur, controlesystemen, etc. • Goede beheersing van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal. • Bereidheid tot het volgen van eventuele aanvullende opleidingen • Bereid om in een 2-2 of 2-3 schema te werken. • In bezit van offshore-trainingen is een pré

Ons aanbod 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.

Ons aanbod Een uitdagende en verantwoordelijke functie offshore in een vast offshore schema, een interessante en complexe werkomgeving in een open en prettige werksfeer. Goede arbeidsvoorwaarden, uitstekend basissalaris, 15% offshore toeslag, een 13e maand, en uitgebreide studiemogelijkheden.

Voor meer informatie kunt u contact opnemen met Carolien Ringma Recruiter recruitment@oceanwidecrew.com 0223-671720

Mechanic Operator

Proces Operator

Functieomschrijving

Als Mechanic Operator bestaan je taken oa. uit het bewaken van het gehele productieproces, opmaken van werkvergunningen, begeleiden van medewerkers aan boord van een productieplatform, het uitvoeren van onderhouden reparatiewerkzaamheden aan gasturbines, dieselmotoren, pompen en compressoren en oplossen van storingen aan installaties. Dit alles uiteraard overeenkomstig vereiste speciﬁcaties en geldende veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Als Offshore Proces Operator voer je de operationele activiteiten uit op een productieplatform, inspecteer je productieapparatuur en reageer je op storingen in het productieproces. Dit alles in lijn met de operationele planning om zo in overleg met collega’s en je leidinggevende zorg te dragen voor een veilige en efﬁciënte manier van werken en de productiedoelen te behalen.

Functie-eisen • MTS (werktuigbouwkunde/scheepswerktuigkunde), AOT 4 opleiding of vergelijkbaar; • Enige jaren relevante werkervaring, liefst in de olie & gas industrie of scheepvaart • Goede beheersing van de Nederlandse & Engelse taal • Bereid zijn om in een 2-2 of 2-3 schema te werken. Ons aanbod Een uitdagende en verantwoordelijke functie offshore in een vast offshore schema, een interessante en complexe werkomgeving in een open en prettige werksfeer. Goede arbeidsvoorwaarden, uitstekend basissalaris, 15% offshore toeslag, een 13e maand, en uitgebreide studiemogelijkheden. Voor meer informatie kunt u contact opnemen met Carolien Ringma Recruiter recruitment@oceanwidecrew.com 0223-671720 scan hier

Functie-eisen • Een afgeronde opleiding MTS, SWTK A, Vapro, MBO AOT en/ of gelijkwaardig • Ervaring als proces operator • In staat om technische handboeken en procedures te interpreteren • Beheersing van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal • Ervaring in de Petrochemie is een pré • Aanvullende technische en/of mechanische opleidingen werken in je voordeel. Ons aanbod Een uitdagende en verantwoordelijke functie offshore in een vast offshore schema, een interessante en complexe werkomgeving in een open en prettige werksfeer. Goede arbeidsvoorwaarden, uitstekend basissalaris, 15% offshore toeslag, een 13e maand, en uitgebreide studiemogelijkheden. Voor meer informatie kunt u contact opnemen met Carolien Ringma Recruiter recruitment@oceanwidecrew.com scan hier 0223-671720

Our client is an Asian based Ship Owner & Management Company providing a complete range of marine seismic and offshore services. Their extensive fleet operational and management experience includes specialised vessels such as : seismic survey vessels, chase boats, PSV/AHTS vessels, crew boats, diving support vessels and offshore accommodation and construction vessels.

Master (DP2) Job Description The Master must have the ability and experience to manage a new build vessel and make the vessel ready for new operations. Qualifications • CoC (Master) as per STCW Regulation II/2 • BOSIET certificate • DP Certified (Unlimited) Contact If you have any questions or request more information you can contact Mario de Zwart on telephone number +31 10 243 67 02. Please visit our website www.tos.nl to register. Energy & Maritime Manpower TOS is an international service provider in personnel solutions providing personnel to the maritime, offshore & wind energy industry. TOS is also the right address for your recruitment & selection needs and maritime services such as ship delivery projects. Please have a further look at www.tos.nl for more information about our company.

Our client is market leader in power cable installations to provide complete offshore grid to grid connections to the offshore wind industry.

Offshore Superintendent Job Description For this client we are currently searching for an Offshore Superintendent. Within this position, the employee has overall responsibility for the complete installation process. It’s important to have experience with starting up new operations. Tasks • Directs all cable installation crew on board • Ensure adhere Health & Safety Policy • Daily report to the discipline Project Manager and to communicate with the client’s representative • To determine the execution of the cable installation operations • To ensure that all cable engines controls and instrumentation are functioning correctly and that they are continuously monitored and adjusted as required Qualifications • Proven leadership capabilities • Capable to replace cable lay supervisor Contact If you have any questions or request more information you can contact Josien Cool on telephone number +31 10 243 67 02. Please visit our website www.tos.nl to register. Energy & Maritime Manpower TOS is an international service provider in personnel solutions providing personnel to the maritime, offshore & wind energy industry. TOS is also the right address for your recruitment & selection needs and maritime services such as ship delivery projects. Please have a further look at www.tos.nl for more information about our company.

Our client is a major international shipbuilding company. The Dutch founded company has more than 7000 employees worldwide and owns about 34 shipyards in various countries. For their Project Management Department they are looking for a Senior Project Manager. The Project Management Department is responsible for supervising the construction of new vessels.

Senior Project Manager Tasks • Preparation of the construction process and drawing up the project plans in collaboration with the Project Management Office • Coordinating and supervising the construction process • Visiting international production locations will be an important part of this • Improving processes and products at design and detail level in relation to the various sub-processes, such as the engineering, construction, and procurement processes, and a reduction of failure costs and an improvement in quality Qualifications • A Bachelor’s degree (HBO) or Master’s degree • At least 8 years’ relevant work experience Contact If you have any questions or request more information you can contact Lamiae Amallah on number +31 10 243 67 04. Please visit our website www.tos.nl to register. Energy & Maritime Manpower TOS is an international service provider in personnel solutions providing personnel to the maritime, offshore & wind energy industry. TOS is also the right address for your recruitment & selection needs and maritime services such as ship delivery projects. Please have a further look at www.tos.nl for more information about our company.

Onze opdrachtgever is gevestigd in Rotterdam en is gespecialiseerd in het onderhouden, repareren en verbouwen van schepen en andere maritieme objecten. De Projectleider Scheepsreparatie is eindverantwoordelijk voor de totale uitvoering van een aan hem toegewezen project, inclusief het financiële resultaat, vanaf het moment van opdrachtverlening tot en met de oplevering en betaling van de overeengekomen factuur.

Projectleider Scheepsreparatie Taken • Voorzitter van de (dagelijkse) projectbespreking en onderhouden van contacten met de klant, onderaannemers en projectteamleden. • Verantwoordelijk voor zowel de commerciële als de technische uitvoering van een project. Draagt verantwoordelijkheid voor de planning en de financiële gang van zaken. Zorgt voor het realiseren van zo goed mogelijke projectparameters zonder daarbij het bedrijfsbelang of het belang van de klant te schaden. Profiel • Opleiding werktuigbouw, scheepsbouw of maritiem officier. • Service verlenende instelling, waarbij een commerciële houding gedurende het gehele project de boventoon voert. • Kennis van alle in de scheepsreparatie voorkomende materialen, bewerkingsmachines en bewerkingsmethoden. • Kennis van verschillende planningstechnieken is vereist, met name MS-Project. • Bovengemiddelde beheersing, zowel in woord als geschrift, van de • Nederlandse, Engelse en Duitse taal. Reageren Voor meer informatie kunt u contact opnemen met Eline Suurmond op telefoonnummer +31 10 243 67 04. Schrijf je in via www.tos.nl. Energy & Maritime Manpower TOS BV is een internationale dienstverlener voor personeelsoplossingen, actief in de sectoren: Maritiem, Offshore en Windenergie. Ook voor werving & selectie functies en maritieme services als ship delivery projecten is TOS jouw bureau. Bekijk www.tos.nl voor meer.

Offshore Fitters On & Offshore

Offshore Welder

Our client is a national and internationally oriented company that operates both on land and offshore. A very professional but informal company that offers many opportunities for personal growth and development. Close collaboration with colleagues,clients and contractors is one of the main priorities within the organization.

Our client specializes in the design and manufacture of steel structures and piping for projects in the field of Offshore (oil, gas and wind) Everything is customized from relatively simple to very complex. The customer is looking for welders to strengthen their team of experts offshore

The client is a leader in the manufacture of complex steel structures, such as complete offshore piping and steel structures, for contractors in the international oil and gas industry.

Are you looking for a challenge where no two days are the same? We are looking for welders who can perform high quality work over and over again.

The pipe fitters we are looking for must be very versatile offshore. You have to work in a team and have a flexible attitude. In addition you need to speak the languages Dutch and English proficient.

Suitable welders are familiar with various welding as TIG welding (GTAW) and electrode welding (SMAW) and can weld different position (pipe and sheet metal) You need to be in the possession of TIG (GTAW) and electrode (SMAW) with valid certificates by punch list, preferably in 6G welding position, stainless steel, duplex, conifer, and carbon.

Visit our website for full profile ww.stammesrecruitment.nl Would you like to apply for these job? contact us at: Stammes Recruitment s.stammes@stammesrecruitment.nl Tel.: +31 (0)6 22 98 71 86 www.stammesrecruitment.nl

Experienced scaffolder (S) offshore foreman

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Maintenance Painter Offshore Are you an experienced offshore painter?

The client is a leading company in the industry. They are strong in building constructions and industrial scaffolding. They make every location and every place quickly and professional accessible. Speed, reliable design, sound performance and safety for those working at height, is essential. The client is currently looking for experienced scaffolders who can perform tasks offshore and can take the lead over a group of scaffolders. To be eligible for this position we are looking for candidates who have experience with traditional scaffolding. You will work two weeks offshore. Suitable candidates meet the following requirements: • Physically able to do heavy work • In the possession of a valid VCA / VOL certiﬁcate • In the possession of offshore paper (NOGEPA / OLF / OPITO) • Managerial work experience • At least in the possession of scaffolding A and B diploma • Experience with steel scaffolding • No 9 to 5 mentality A challenge? visit our website www.stammesrecruitment.nl Stammes Recruitment s.stammes@stammesrecruitment.nl Tel.: +31 (0)6 22 98 71 86 www.stammesrecruitment.nl

Is safety a paramount during your work ? Do you enjoy working on major projects offshore? We are searching for experienced painters who like to work on projects 2 weeks offshore alternating with two weeks off. As a painter, you are constantly performing maintenance work offshore for various projects The work consists: • Cleaning and removing rust from the surfaces that have to be painted • You prepare the surface that have to be painted by sanding and priming • You have experience with mixing paint to the correct ratio and thickness • You have experience with painting your materials by spray, roller or brush We are looking for experienced painters who can meet the following requirements; • Physically able to do heavy work • In possession of a valid certiﬁcate (NOGEPA / OLF / OPITO) Interested in this Job? Please contact us at: Stammes Recruitment s.stammes@stammesrecruitment.nl Tel.: +31 (0)6 22 98 71 86 www.stammesrecruitment.nl

Werkvoorbereider offshore support team Omschrijving Voor een van onze opdrachtgevers in Den Helder zijn we op zoek naar werkvoorbereiders in de volgende disciplines: • Mechanical • E&I • Constructie. Het betreft hier een fulltime positie waar je deel uit maakt van een support team ter ondersteuning van de offshore activiteiten. Onze opdrachtgever is een productie operator van aardgas. Het support team geeft vanaf de wal technische ondersteuning en ieder in zijn eigen vakgebied, te weten: E&I of mechanical of construction. Ondanks dit verschil is de aard en complexiteit van de werkzaamheden voor alle aandachtsgebieden gelijkwaardig. Als werkvoorbereider bezoek je tevens met enige regelmaat de offshore locaties. Bij onze opdrachtgever staat veiligheid en gezondheid voor mens en het milieu voorop. Daarom wordt van iedere medewerker verwacht dat hij/ zij zich bewust is van en verantwoordelijk voelt voor de veiligheid en gezondheid binnen de organisatie voor zichzelf en voor anderen. Het werken conform veiligheids- en gezondheidsvoorschriften, instructies en regels dient daarbij voor iedereen vanzelfsprekend te zijn. Kijk voor verantwoordelijkheden en functie- eisen op www.ipspowerfulpeople.com. Je kunt ook direct bellen met Mirjam Kivits op +31 611587458 of mailen via ips.denhelder@ipspowerfulpeople.com

RedWave is een gespecialiseerde dienstverlener in de olie- & gasindustrie op het gebied van personeel in de disciplines, Drilling, Production, Maintenance & Construction en Medical Services

Werkvoorbereider Mechanical Ben jij nauwkeurig en daadkrachtig, zelfs onder hoge tijdsdruk? Voor een van Nederlands grootste offshore operators actief op de Noordzee, zoekt RedWave een Werkvoorbereider Mechanical. Wij bieden jou een dynamische functie binnen een klein team, bestaande uit praktisch ingestelde en gedreven engineers! Voor het kantoor gelegen in de kop van Noord-Holland, zoeken wij een engineer met ervaring in de voorbereiding van onderhoud en modificaties aan gasproductie installaties. De kandidaat die wij zoeken heeft als profiel: • MBO / HBO opleiding richting Werktuigbouw • Je hebt ervaring als werkvoorbereider in de offshore, marine of in een petrochemische / industriële omgeving • Kennis van Maximo en/of SAP systemen • Goede beheersing van de Engelse taal, zowel in woord als geschrift • Een goede fysieke gesteldheid en bereid om de benodigde offshore veiligheidstraining(en) te volgen. Wij bieden een uitdagende functie, met een uitstekend salaris. Je komt te werken voor een professionele, internationaal georiënteerde organisatie met korte lijnen en een collegiale, informele sfeer. Hier krijg je de mogelijkheid om mee te groeien met de organisatie en je talenten verder te ontplooien. Meer informatie? Neem contact op met: Dennis Molema 0251 - 262946 dmolema@redwave.nl

Atlas Professionals is een internationaal toonaangevend detacheringbureau gespecialiseerd in het begeleiden en ontwikkelen van nautische en technische professionals. Al meer dan 30 jaar is Atlas een betrouwbare en transparante link tussen specialisten en bedrijven in de energie industrie.

Atlas Professionals is an international leading recruitment company that always looks towards the next frontier. For over 30 years, we have been a reliable, direct and transparent link between valuable specialists and industry leaders worldwide.

Proces Commissioning Operator

Shutdown Coordinator

Functie omschrijving Voor onze opdrachtgever is Atlas Professionals op zoek naar een Proces Commissioning Operator in een dagdienst functie op een internationale open overslag terminal in Amsterdam. Je bent hierbij onderdeel van het Proces Commissioning Team en verzekerd dat installaties en apparatuur gereed zijn voor onderhoud of inspectie. Na oplevering van de diverse technische afdelingen RTO (Release To Operations) worden deze overgedragen aan Operations. Je voert zelfstandig projecten uit teneinde de operationele beschikbaarheid te borgen. Werkzaamheden o.a.: • Schoon en gasvrij opleveren van productie tanken voor werkzaamheden. • Het opstellen, coördineren en toezicht houden op het autorisatieproces van veiligstellingen. • Overdracht van de bedrijfsinstallatie van onderhoud naar Operations. • Ingrijpen bij noodreparaties (tanken, leidingen etc.) zodoende ruimte te creëren om een definitieve reparatie door de technische teams mogelijk te maken. Functie eisen • MBO 4 werk en denkniveau • In het bezit van VCA-VOL • Woonachtig in de omgeving van Amsterdam • Kennis van Olie & Gas Contact Voor meer informatie kunt u contact opnemen met Charell Portier via +31 23 556 04 30 of stuur een mail naar cportier@atlasprofessionals. com. Al onze vacatures kun je ook terug vinden op www.atlasprofessionals.com

Atlas Professionals is currently looking for a Shutdown Coordinator for an operator in The Hague. As Shutdown Coordinator you are responsible for the overall management and co-ordination of the whole campaign process (including but not limited to scope, manpower, planning, overhead costs, communication, reporting, work preparation, execution, close-out, etc) including shutdown if any is part of the campaign. Requirements • HTS (BSc) degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. • 10 - 15 years professional experience in operations. Interested? Are you interested in the job position of Shutdown Coordinator? Please contact Ms. Özlem Özen via +31 23 556 04 30 or oozen@ atlasprofessionals.com. Please check our website to view all our job vacancies: www.atlasprofessionals.com

RedWave is een gespecialiseerde dienstverlener in de olie& gasindustrie op het gebied van personeel in de disciplines, drilling, productie, engineering en medische dienstverlening.

Offshore Electrician Voor een te vormen projectteam, werkzaam aan modificaties van verschillende satellietplatformen op het Nederlands Continentaal Plat, komt RedWave graag in contact met Offshore Electricians. Voor dit modificatie project, zoeken wij Offshore Electricians met relevante werkervaring. Ben jij begin maart voor een periode van zes maanden beschikbaar? Dan komen wij graag met jou in contact om de mogelijkheden te bespreken. De kandidaat die wij zoeken voor de functie van Offshore Electrician heeft als profiel: • Een afgeronde LTS- of MBO-opleiding, studierichting elektrotechniek of industriële automatisering • Een geldige medische offshore keuring en basis offshore training • Een geldig Basis VCA certificaat, NEN 3140 is een pre • Zes maanden relevante offshore werkervaring Als Offshore Electrician ben je verantwoordelijk voor het demonteren van oude- en het aanleggen van nieuwe kabelgoten, tevens monteer, bedraad en sluit je besturingspanelen, generatoren en data-installaties aan. Voor dit project biedt RedWave een uitzendcontract en een marktconform salaris. Wil jij extra ervaring op doen in het modificeren van de elektrische installaties aan boord van satelliet productieplatformen? Neem dan voor meer informatie contact op met: Kees van der Kroon 0251 - 261042 kvanderkroon@redwave.nl

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RedWave is een gespecialiseerde dienstverlener in de olie- & gasindustrie op het gebied van personeel in de disciplines, drilling, productie, engineering en medische dienstverlening.

Operator Mechanic Ampelmann Veiligheid, het belangrijkste aspect in de Offshore en zeker bij Ampelmann! RedWave zoekt dan ook veiligheidsbewuste en flexibele Operator/Mechanic’s voor het Ampelmannsysteem. De kandidaat die wij zoeken voor de functie van Operator/ Mechanic Ampelmann heeft als profiel: • Een afgeronde opleiding op minimaal MBO-2/3 niveau in een technische richting, voorkeur heeft een maritieme, werktuigbouwkundige of wielvoertuig technische richting • Brede technische werkervaring opgedaan in een industriële werkomgeving of scheepvaart • Zeer flexibel qua inzetbaarheid en kan voor langere tijd van huis zijn in koude of warme oorden • Beheersing van de Engelse taal in woord en schrift • Kennis en kunde in het werken met hydraulische of elektrische installaties Voor Ampelmann is RedWave op zoek naar talentvolle en ambitieuze teamspelers. Wij bieden een trainee traject met de mogelijkheid tot het volgen van meerdere trainingen in hydrauliek en elektro. Het traject wordt door RedWave ondersteund met een uitstekend startsalaris en een uitzendcontract, waar u uitzicht heeft op een (vast)contract Meer informatie? Neem contact op met: Sander Barten 0251 - 261044 sbarten@redwave.nl

New CEO takes the helm as Air2Work invests £1million in UKCS base ENERGY sector breathing equipment specialist Air2Work today announces the appointment of new CEO Kevin O’Connor in Aberdeen, as it confirms an investment of more than £1million to expand its UKCS fleet of equipment for workers operating in hazardous environments on and offshore. Air2Work markets and services breathing air systems, developed and built by parent company E Innovation in Norway, delivering them across the UKCS North Sea and Norwegian sector, with a target to grow the business into the US, Canada and Australia. The company, which secured contracts with operators and oilfield service companies worth a substantial six-figure sum in the final quarter of 2013, currently has six staff at its base at Wellheads Industrial Estate, Aberdeen in addition to a team of 50 in Norway. Air2Work will employ two additional staff to support its technical engineering and sales teams in Aberdeen, as it doubles its rental fleet of breathing air systems to 30 units, with further capital investment expected to follow on the back of contract wins expected later in the year. Kevin O’Connor will lead Air2Work’s UKCS growth plans as former CEO Alan Brodie moves into a non-executive director’s position. “The marketplace is continually growing and there are significant opportunities for Air2Work, particularly given the ageing nature of assets throughout the global oil and gas industry – both in terms of renovation and decommissioning,” says Kevin. “Major renovation programmes, as part of shutdown and turnaround operations, involve exposing energy sector workers to hazardous conditions and our equipment provides them with guaranteed safe breathing air.“We are seeing

rising demand from asset maintenance contractors, with projects such as blasting and painting, tank cleaning and non-destructive testing campaigns, sandblasting and painting also involving specialists undertaking works in hazardous environment operations. “Continuously monitoring air quality and remediating the effects of hazardous substances for those contractors is absolutely crucial to ensuring their safety – providing the capability to deliver safe air is the cornerstone of Air2Work’s business.” A former engineer and commissioned education officer in the RAF, Kevin is an experienced sales, operations and business restructuring director with a background in the civil, aviation and defence sectors. He has worked across the energy sector for companies including Baker Hughes, Halliburton and Cameron. Air2Work was established in 2010, and moved into the UKCS in 2012 following the opening of its Aberdeen base. Its breathing air systems are the first ATEX Zone 1-certified technology of its kind, combining an oil-free air compressor, real-time air quality monitoring equipment and emergency back-up air source in a portable unit. The equipment is designed for use on offshore platforms and vessels as well as at land-based worksites. In addition to monitoring and filtering air, the Air2Work system delivers it at a temperature which ensures technicians’ masks don’t steam up, with a dew point less dry than that supplied by HP bottled air significantly improving their ability to work safely. Air2Work is exhibiting at the Shutdowns & Turnarounds Europe 2014 Conference, at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, from February 24-26 – Stand 2.

Multiple objectives reported for Edvard Grieg appraisal well The semisubmersible Island Innovator has spudded an appraisal well on the southeastern part of the Edvard Grieg field in the Norwegian central North Sea. According to operator Lundin Petroleum, well 16/1-18 on license PL338 is designed to confirm the geological model at this part of the field to optimize drainage strategy

and placement of development wells. Another goal is to prove additional reserve volumes. The location is around 2.4 km (1.5 mi) east of the Edvard Grieg platform location. Planned TD is roughly 2,300 m (7,546 ft) below mean sea level. Drilling operations are estimated to last 55 days.

DOUBLE BOOST FOR AB SCOTTISH GOVERNMEN REPORT BACK EXPANS “Aberdeen Harbour has a vital role to play in the future of Scotland’s oil and gas, renewable and decommissioning industries”. Plans by Aberdeen Harbour Board to create additional berthing facilities at Nigg Bay have received a double boost. An independent report has estimated the economic benefit of the development to the local and national economies to be nearly £1billion per annum. This report has been published in the same month that the Scottish Government, in their National Planning Process, has named the Nigg Bay Development as one of only 14 projects that they consider to be of national importance to Scotland. The independent report, Economic Impact of Aberdeen Harbour Nigg Bay Development, commissioned by Scottish Enterprise and produced by Midlothian-based BiGGAR Economics, studies the

impacts of a potential second harbour being constructed within Nigg Bay. It estimates that under a full development scenario, which includes upgrading the road infrastructure around Nigg Bay, and in particular, an improved coastal road linking through to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), would result in Aberdeen Harbour, as a whole, contributing £2billion annually, to the Scottish economy and supporting 15,000 jobs, an increase of 30% on the port’s current impact. Of this figure the port would contribute an additional £500million directly to Aberdeen City and Shire.

According to findings, failure to expand the harbour would lead to a decrease of £500million per annum to the Scottish economy by 2034, an outcome largely attributed to likely increased competition from abroad. The findings of the Report come as the potential development at Nigg Bay is shortlisted in the Scottish Government’s proposed third National Planning Framework (NPF3), with the document identifying the project as one of national significance due to its major contribution to the oil and gas industry. Welcoming these publications, Aberdeen Harbour Board chief executive, Colin Parker said: “We are delighted that our project is being recognised for its full worth,

BERDEEN HARBOUR AS NT AND INDEPENDENT SION PLANS both independently, and by the Scottish Government. As a Trust Port, our mission is to create a harbour that is fit for purpose for future generations, and which truly reflects our customers’ needs. We believe that a second harbour at Nigg Bay would fulfill both of these requirements. This report, and the support of the government, reinforces our belief that the development would provide significant economic rewards, not only for our customers, local communities, Aberdeen City and Shire, but for Scotland as a whole”. Mr. Parker continues: “The initial studies indicate that the £320million development at Nigg Bay could create up to 1500 metres of deep-water quays. This increase in capacity is vital in order to accommodate the demands

that the harbour is currently facing, whilst also positioning us to attract future traffic flows associated with the subsea and renewables sectors. Scottish Enterprise energy sector portfolio director, Maggie McGinlay, added: “Aberdeen Harbour is one of Europe’s leading marine support centres for offshore energy and makes a significant contribution to the Scottish Economy. Aberdeen Harbour links with over 40 countries across the world and plays a critical role in supporting Scotland’s oil and gas sector. “The results of this research show that any additional capacity at the port would further support the oil and gas industry supply chain ensuring there is a longterm vibrant sector anchored in Scotland.”

In addition, the improved facilities at Nigg Bay could also generate a significant increase in cruise ship visits. Mr Parker added: “The Harbour at present is operating at near capacity. Over the past few years we have experienced increased demand from our customers and have developed, as far as possible, the existing infrastructure of the port. It is clear that additional capacity is required to retain this activity, and avoid losing this work to our overseas competitors, whilst also taking advantage of new opportunities in the subsea, cruise and renewable energy markets. That the development at Nigg Bay provides such benefits to the national economy only strengthens our belief in the far reaching value of the project for all concerned”.

SAFE MOBILE DEVICES DELIVERING EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS OFFSHORE IN-FOCUS IN STAVANGER ADVANCED mobile technology which enables offshore workers to use handheld computers equipped with vital inventory management systems in explosive environments will be the focus of an event in Stavanger next month. Aberdeen-based SAP specialist Absoft has partnered with smartphone developer Airacom to provide SAP Syclo Mobile apps, which increase efficiency and improve productivity, for the devices in response to demand from offshore operators and service companies. Syclo Mobile enables operations teams to communicate with the supply chain more effectively, reducing paperwork by allowing data to be electronically delivered to SAP systems which manage offshore inventory, from any remote location in the field. Oil and gas maintenance and inventory managers will have the chance to discuss the ATEX-certified technology with specialists from Absoft and Airacom in Stavanger on Tuesday March 4, 2014. Bjorn Harzer, SAP solutions architect at Absoft, will demonstrate how three SAP Syclo applications - Rounds Manager, Inventory Manager and Works Manager – can be used to ensure orders can be made, parts delivered and workers mobilised to site to carry out vital installation, inspection and maintenance operations.

Mr Harzer says: “Syclo Mobile streamlines work cycles, generates instant notifications and removes the need for archaic paper systems – and its availability on an ATEX-certified mobile device means that the system can be used in any area of an offshore asset “Safety and efficiency are major considerations in any E&P environment so the availability of smartphones which can be used without the risk of causing an explosion is a major step forward. “Previously, data from the field was recorded on paper and then sent on for input into SAP systems used to manage offshore processes, and replacing that method with a reliable digital platform is also a significant, positive change for operators.” The event runs from 8.30am to 11am at The Park Inn by Radisson, Lagårdsveien 61, 4010 Stavanger. For further information or to register, contact: Kirsty Dixon, new business sales executive at Absoft, via: kdixon@absoft. co.uk or visit http://www. absoft.co.uk/event/sap-syclomobility-seminar-for-oil-andgas

Mammoet wins Costain Supply Chain Partner of the Year Award Mammoet, the world’s leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport, won the Costain ‘Achieving Excellence’ Award for Supply Chain Partner Of The Year 2013. On 6 February, a team representing Mammoet attended the annual Costain Awards Ceremony. The company had been nominated for this award on the back of their continued excellence during the execution of the Evap D Project at the Sellafield Nuclear site. Mammoet received the award for their contribution in the construction of a new evaporator unit at the nuclear reprocessing site of Sellafield, assisting with the transportation, lifting and installation of eleven modules. Mammoet’s tailor-made four-way gantry system ensured a safe approach and saved two months construction time. Mammoet’s involvement in the project has spanned over five

years, from their early involvement in an engineering study in mid2008 through to the completion of the site execution in late 2013. The award is true recognition of Mammoet’s ability to deliver safely, in a challenging environment, using innovation throughout this complex Factory to Foundation Project and ultimately ‘Move Time’ for our customer.

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de “Boeren Camping” (haha). Heb je een specifieke vrije tijdsbesteding of hobby? Dat raakt een gevoelige snaar: “Vroeger speelde ik golf en tennis, maar dat doe ik tegenwoordig helaas veel te weinig”.

Voor deze rubriek gingen we in gesprek met Jerry Lloyd, 60 lentes jong en geboren in het Engelse Reading. Toen hij een jaar of 10 was, verhuisden zijn ouders naar België en drie jaar later naar Nederland. Jerry transformeerde langzaam van een Engelsman in een Hollander en woont nu al weer langere tijd in Schagen. Hij werkt als Senior Flight Controller bij Wintershall Noordzee b.v. Jerry Lloyd volgde in het Belgische Mol de Europese School. Later ging hij bij dezelfde school in het Noord-Hollandse Bergen. Hij vond deze (basis) opleidingen best wel moeilijk omdat (zoals hij het formuleert) “Engeland niet was toegetreden tot de samenwerkende Europese landen”. Toch deed hij goede zaken want Jerry behaalde een MBO-diploma in de Duitse en de Franse taal. “De Nederlandse taal pikte ik vooral op van de straat”, lacht hij. Jerry raakte in de offshorewereld via een baan als wharehousemedewerker bij Smith International in Heerhugowaard in 1974. Twee jaar later stapte hij over naar Pennzoil (het vorige bedrijf van Wintershall) als heftruckchauffeur in IJmuiden. Maar hij wilde meer en ging in 1977 offshore als Roustabout. Een zestal maanden later werd

Jerry Radio Operator op het K13A Platform. Later verhuisde hij naar het K10B platform. “In het jaar 2000 vroegen ze mij om zes maanden naar de wal te komen om te werken op een logistiek project van Wintershall in opdracht van Dana. Het betrof het opbouwen van het Hanze Platform. En daarna rolde ik in de helikopterplanning”. Hoe zien je dagelijkse activiteiten er uit? “Wij zijn als team verantwoordelijk voor het transport van het personeel naar de offshore locaties. Zelf organiseer ik de helikoptervluchten voor Drilling en daarnaast ben ik belast met het oplossen van de verstoringen in het dagelijkse vluchtprogramma. Ik probeer zo efficiënt en kostendrukkend mogelijk te werken. Momenteel bedienen we twee booreilanden en in mei komt daar nog een spiksplinter nieuwe bij. Die gaat in Denemarken boren en dat wordt voor ons weer een nieuwe uitdaging!”

En dan: Hou je het nieuws een beetje bij? Zo ja, is er iets gebeurd afgelopen tijd dat in het nieuws kwam en je heeft geraakt? Jerry: “De oorlog in Syrie met chemische wapens vind ik zeer zorgelijk, ook het nucleaire programma van Iran ziet er volgens mij niet goed uit”. Offshore News: Wij zijn best brutaal: Wat is jouw motto in het leven? Nu toont Jerry zich een echte Hollander: “Doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg”. We beëindigen het gesprek met de laatste vraag: Wie vind je dat we voor de volgende editie moeten uitnodigen om deze vragen te beantwoorden? Jerry Lloyd: “Ik stel Peter van der Hoek voor, Radio Operator op het Kotter Platform”. We zullen hem uitnodigen!

Wat zou je nog graag willen doen in de toekomst? Jerry: “De hoofdprijs in de staatsloterij winnen en dan nog maar een paar dagen in de week blijven werken”. Onze volgende vraag: Is er iemand met wie je van plaats(functie) zou willen ruilen? beantwoordt hij met: “Een dag met Frans Angevare op

Muehlhan plans fresh growth in Scotland One of Britain’s leading marine surface protection companies is planning further expansion from its base in Aberdeen after securing new banking facilities from Clydesdale Bank. Muehlhan Surface Protection Limited began trading in 2003 and is 100% owned by Muehlhan AS, a German quoted company with around thirty businesses operating worldwide and employing more than 2,000 people. Muehlhan operate in the oil and gas/resources sector, and offers services including surface protection, insulation, scaffolding, rope access, fabrication, consultancy engineering and inspection. A new bank customer, Muehlhan has secured £3.9m facilities from Clydesdale Bank’s Business and Private Banking Centre in Aberdeen. The deal was delivered by business development manager, Andy Tait. Jim West, director at Muehlhan said: “This significant financial commitment will help us to extend our reach in a sector we have been established in for more than a decade. “We currently have ambitious growth targets which our dedicated team will help realise. We offer a personalised service and can react quickly to changing conditions – a fact which

makes us stand out from our rivals.

posts created in the next three years.

“Our current focus would not have been possible without the support of Clydesdale Bank which has worked closely with our team to help us realise our ambitions.” Muehlhan is expected to enter a sustained period of growth in the next five years with the company looking to increase its customer base. Muehlhan is a strong business with turnover in the last financial year of £9.6m with posttax profits of £890k.

Stephen Hepburn, Head of Clydesdale Bank’s Business and Private Banking Centre in Aberdeen, said: “The success of Muehlhan is a testament to the experience, drive and expertise shown by the management team, and represents all that is good about the entrepreneurial spirit of businesses in the North East.

In future, they are expecting strong annual growth of 20% per year which, could create up to 120

“As we begin to see signs of economic recovery, Clydesdale Bank remains focused on investing in the growth ambitions of the local business community.”

Petrotechnics Sponsors SPE’s first Human Factors Risk Management Conference with Keynote Addressed by Rt Hon Lord Cullen Petrotechnics, the global leader in transforming frontline operational performance and lowering operational risk is pleased to announce its supporting sponsorship of what is set to be one of the most prominent SPE conferences of the year - Another Perspective on Risk. Held at the Aberdeen Exhibition Centre on 05 March, the conference will review a range of risk dimensions including those affected by human factors. In addition, it will take a deeper look at the next generation sources of risk that have emerged since Cullen’s recommendations in the 1990’s, following the Piper disaster. Another Persepctive on Risk will gather a prestigious collection of experts from around the world, including Susan Mckenzie (Head of HSE Executive) and Les Linklater (Team Leader of Step Change in Safety). This will be the first SPE event to focus on human factors and their role in driving risk. Petrotechnics has spent 25 years working with companies to consider the impact of human factors on the riskier part of their operational environment – the interaction between plant and people - work control and execution. Sponsoring the event was a natural and welcome opportunity. Petrotechnics’ CEO Phil Murray explains ‘For decades, SPE have been delivering thought leading and provocative conferences for oil and gas professionals all over the world. It has won the global reputation for sharing insights, best practices and providing a platform for practical discussion about ensuring organisational and individual competency. With the first human factors risk event of its kind in our home market, we felt it was appropriate to support and sponsor an event addressing such pertinent issues,

particularly since our domain is in risk management.’ Murray continues ‘As a technology provider, we understand the risks of deploying technology without understanding the impact of both processes and people. Over the years, we’ve helped many organisations identify how and where to simplify the complexities of the frontline operations to take the human factors into account. Empowering the human is important to us, where better support is required when it comes to operational decision making in such an unpredictable environment. Hopefully, we can contribute to this event as well as learn from some of our peers’ Chair of SPE Another Perspective Committee, Ella Minty commented: “Human risk, just like Lord Cullen said in his latest interview for the Conference, is a topic that has been constantly avoided for many years. However, no forward and sustainable industry progress can be achieved without allowing the human risk to be one of the main pillars of HSE. In constantly changing working environments, in introducing new plant and equipment, in rolling out a variety of initiatives across the business or project regions, people play a major and often overlooked role. Petrotechnics, one of the risk management leaders of the UK oil and gas industry, has certainly understood that there is a need to genuinely address the human risk and their supporting sponsorship of the AP Conference came very shortly after its official launch. As one of the Sections of the largest membership organisation in the world, SPE Aberdeen is grateful to Petrotechnics for its support - attainable outcomes cannot be achieved without the sponsors’ support and willingness to take them further.”

United industry behind joint seismic acquisition The project for joint seismic acquisition in the southeastern Barents Sea has been joined by 16 new companies. A total of 33 companies are now part of this project, which will secure good data quality and low acquisition costs. A joint acquisition of data will also limit any possible negative consequences for the fishing industry. The recently opened southeastern Barents Sea is part of the 23rd licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2014. At the request of the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (OED), the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association launched an initiative for a joint project relating to acquiring 3D seismic data from blocks in this area. Statoil

took on the operator role for the acquisition. On 10 December last year, 17 companies joined the project as early participants. A further 16 companies followed suit after the OED on 14 February circulated a proposal regarding block announcements for public consultation. A doubling of the number of companies in the project shows that the initiative enjoys solid industry support. It is a project that will further reduce costs while ensuring good quality data by utilising the companies’ concerted competencies. In March the project will announce the awarding of contracts and present further plans for the acquisition.

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EnQuest pioneers game-changing approach to incident management in the North Sea A new, fully-integrated incident investigation, reporting and management tool being implemented by EnQuest is believed to be an industry first for the North Sea. The innovation integrates two well-established market-leading systems for the first time, which together enable seamless incident investigation, reporting and management from start to finish, unlike many standalone, off-theshelf solutions. EnQuest, the largest UK independent producer in the UK North Sea, was the driving force behind the development of the tool, which involved embedding Kelvin TOP-SET’s specialist investigation software with DNV GL’s Synergi™ Life tool, which is dedicated to capturing, categorising and recording incidents. Barry Quinn, senior health, safety, environment and assurance advisor at EnQuest, who led the development of the integrated system said: “At EnQuest our top priority is to achieve and maintain excellence in health, safety and environmental performance, which means we are always looking at ways in which we can learn lessons and continually improve the way we operate. “We wanted to create a tool that would give us a complete, endto-end process from incident identification, recording and investigation through to cause analysis and effective corrective action, and while there are many great solutions on the market we were unable to identify any that fully incorporated incident management and investigation capabilities. “In bringing the two systems together we have created a tool that standardises our approach to incident investigation and gives us a complete and accurate picture of all incidents across our assets, which will be extremely valuable in helping us to learn lessons and ensure we continue to deliver safe

results. It is also time and cost effective because it removes the need to manually cross-reference or transfer information from one system to another.” Mr Quinn added: “More than 100 people in our offshore and onshore teams have already been trained in the system and the feedback has been extremely positive. We’ve also had a lot of interest from other operators, particularly from those in the Norwegian sector, who are keen to see the work we have done.” George Dyer-Wilson, global business development manager at Kelvin TOP-SET said: “The benefits of merging the Synergi Life and TOP-SET systems have been well recognised for some time but EnQuest was instrumental in bringing all parties together and making it happen. “Although relatively young, EnQuest is a very dynamic, agile and visionary company. They know what they want and they get it done. As a result, DNV GL and Kelvin TOP-SET were able to get all the key people around a table and work collaboratively to deliver a solution that we believe has the potential to change the way the oil and gas industry looks at incident management.” Mr Dyer-Wilson believes the integrated software system is also likely to receive widespread interest on a global scale from a number of other industries. Paul Stanfield from DNV GL Software said: “EnQuest is a longstanding and valued customer for our Synergi Life solution, and we are delighted that this integration with Kelvin TOP-SET is adding real value to their system. I am sure that many other organisations in the oil and gas sector anywhere in the world will be interested in this best-practice collaboration.” Picture caption: EnQuest’s new incident management system believed to be a first for the North Sea.

Senergy engineers prepare two papers for international conference Engineers from global leading energy services company Senergy are set to share their expertise across two presentations at an international conference focusing on formation damage. Mike Byrne, global technical head in formation damage will put forward papers at the SPE International Symposium and Exhibition on Formation Damage Control in Louisiana from 26-28 February. The event, which includes training courses and technical sessions, aims to cover the range of challenges and remedies for all things related to the identification, prevention, and remediation of formation damage. Delegates will hear two presentations from Senergy’s team – the first is entitled ‘Complex Completion Design and Inflow Prediction Enabled by Detailed Numerical Modeling’ which will be presented by Senior CFD Consultant, Lesmana Djayapertapa and the second, ‘Fines Migration in Oil and Gas Reservoirs: Quantification and Qualification Through Detailed Study’, will be presented by Mr Byrne. Mr Byrne will also chair a session entitled, ‘New Developments and Field Experiences’ at the conference and will present a two day course in Formation Damage Prevention.

formation damage is an extremely important area in enabling us to maximise production. “Examining ways to increase efficiency and cost effectiveness will benefit the industry as a whole. I look forward to discussing the latest ideas and believe the conference will allow us to consider the different ways we can refine and improve upon current practices.” Senergy delivers fully integrated project and asset development services across the energy industry. Its services encompass geosciences, reservoir engineering, geohazard assessment, marine site surveys, rig positioning, wells engineering and operations, production optimisation, reserve and asset evaluation, facilities engineering, project management, power engineering and alternative energy solutions. Senergy also develops and supports innovative software technologies including Interactive Petrophysics™ and Oilfield Data Manager™. Senergy developed a market first in Wellscope™ in 2010. Mr Byrne was instrumental in its development.

The package addresses drilling and completing wells from an entirely new perspective by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). CFD is a computational technology that enables the study of the dynamics of things that flow. The tool has the capability to produce 3D models of prospective wells to estimate the inflow performance of horizontal, deviated and vertical wells under various damage and completion scenarios. Wellscope provides a more accurate prediction of a well’s performance. In addition, the cells can be recalculated individually or collectively at the touch of a button to provide ongoing updates of a well’s condition. This offers users insight into how to best evaluate and approach the near wellbore inflow performance and as a result maximise the well’s performance. The CFD based technology is set to transform the industry’s approach to inflow performance, ultimately increasing productivity and costeffectiveness for clients.

The exhibition is aimed at engineers and geoscientists including reservoir, petroleum, drilling and completion engineers, production technologists, reservoir geologists, production chemists, and formation damage specialists. Mr Byrne said: “The oil & gas industry is putting an ever increasing focus on making the most of our resources. Understanding and controlling

Outlook for offshore pipe industry strong

in 2014 according to Tata Steel report The European outlook for the offshore pipe industry in 2014 is positive, according to a recent report conducted by Tata Steel, a leader in the supply of innovative deep-water pipe line solutions.

as a consequence progress in major infrastructure projects has been delayed, we are now experiencing real signs of recovery and a change in momentum, both onshore and offshore.

The study, conducted by Europe’s second largest steel producer, points to high energy demand from Africa, Asia and BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations which will continue to drive offshore developments.

Budgets will continue to be challenged, but the industry will continue to step up to the challenge, push the boundaries and drive innovation.”

The study highlights the growth in deepwater developments in Africa and Europe as signs that the offshore pipe line industry is set to continue its recovery. Richard Broughton, Commercial Manager for the pipe lines division of Tata Steel, said: “Whilst it is undeniable that the economic recovery has been sluggish and

Investment in deepwater exploration has increased significantly over the past year and is expected to continue as easyto-reach reserves continue to be depleted. Also emphasised is the likely growth in pipe line transportation as new sources of shale gas come on line. In particular the report highlights Russia as a region of significance for 2014.

Mr Broughton added: “Increased investment from operators will see infrastructure requirements grow. Already we are beginning to see the signs of this offshore activity in regions like the Gulf of Mexico, where spending will represent a third of all deepwater activity globally and the Middle East, where existing brownfield infrastructure needs to be replaced and new installed. Both represent significant opportunities for the pipe line industry. Shale will also play an important role, particularly as renewable energy progress has been intermittent.” Tata Steel is a sponsor and attending the Offshore Pipeline Technology Conference, Amsterdam on 26-27 February at the Krasnapolsky Hotel. For more information visit www.tatasteel.com

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OFFSHORE NL Op 25, 26 en 27 maart 2014 vindt Offshore NL plaats. Evenementenhal Gorinchem is drie dagen lang the world of construction, exploration & innovation. Deze vakbeurs kent u onder de titel On & Offshore, en gaat vanaf heden verder onder de nieuwe naam Offshore NL. DE ONTWIKKELING VAN ON & OFFSHORE NAAR OFFSHORE NL De vakbeurs On & Offshore heeft in 2009 haar eerste editie gedraaid, nadat het idee was aangedragen door exposanten van Maritime Industry om een industriegerichte vakbeurs te starten voor offshore. De branche kent wereldwijd veel beurzen. Vakbeurs On & Offshore heeft zich door de jaren heen ontpopt tot een uniek platform speciaal voor toeleveranciers die naast de olie-, gasindustrie ook de industrietak binnen de scheepvaart bedienen. Een logisch gegeven als er een beurs wordt geïnitieerd in een waterregio. Daarom een nieuwe naam: Offshore NL! Een titel die perfect aansluit op dit platform voor de olie-, gas-, duurzame-, petrochemische- en baggerindustrie in Nederland. ALLE TOELEVERANCIERS SAMENGEVOEGD OP 1 PLATFORM! Tijdens Offshore NL treft u een compleet aanbod van bedrijven die werkzaam zijn op het gebied van toelevering, productie, constructie en onderhoud voor de offshore. Deze bedrijven leveren dé producten, materialen en kennis om olie-, gas –en windenergie mogelijk te maken. Leveranciers uit de volgende sectoren zijn vertegenwoordigd: scheepsbouw, aandrijftechniek, lifting materials, pijpleidingen, metaalbewerking, lasen snijtechniek, hydrauliek,

elektrotechniek, kabelsystemen, meet- en regelapparatuur en nog veel meer. OFFSHORE NL Dit jaar wordt Offshore NL voor de 6e keer georganiseerd. Het zal de eerste editie worden die onder de hoede van beursorganisator Chantal de Groot valt. “Offshore NL wordt voor mij de eerste editie, waar ik enorm naar uitkijk! Door de overlap met Maritime Industry (voorheen Construction & Shipping Industry)ben ik al wel bekend met een aantal partijen, omdat deze vakbeurs ook onderdeel is van mijn beursportefeuille. Op dit moment zijn de laatste standplaatsen in de verkoop en zijn er de komende editie, naast de trouwe deelnemers ook veel nieuwkomers bij die we mogen verwelkomen”, aldus Chantal de Groot. De actuele deelnemerslijst van Offshore NL staat vermeld op de website; http://www. evenementenhal.nl/gorinchem SAMENWERKINGSPARTNER IRO Ook in 2014 geeft de branchevereniging IRO haar ondersteuning en vertrouwen aan deze vakbeurs. IRO zet zich als branchevereniging in voor ongeveer 445 bedrijven die als Nederlandse toeleveranciers werkzaam zijn binnen de olie - en gasindustrie.

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NGLTech chooses AVEVA Everything3D AVEVA announced today that NGLTech Sdn Bhd. (NGLTech) has chosen AVEVA Everything3D (AVEVA E3D) as its first and primary 3D design tool. NGLTech is a technology development and licensing company focusing on developing innovative solutions for the improvement and enhancement of processes in upstream oil & gas. The advanced functionalities of the new AVEVA design software will play a strategic role in the evolution of NGLTech’s business operations, helping it to improve profitability by reducing risk and minimising project costs. “We see 3D design as the future for NGLTech and AVEVA E3D offers the ability to dramatically reduce rework by minimising design inconsistencies, while creating deliverables more quickly and cutting project cost,” said Abdul Rashid Serkawi, Principal Consultant, NGLTech. “Furthermore, AVEVA E3D is incredibly easy to master, making the adoption of 3D design straightforward.” “NGLTech is a great example of how an organisation can use AVEVA E3D to increase its efficiency and profitability,” said Rozita Mohd Nor, Senior Vice President for SEA & Australasia, AVEVA. “The integrated 2D drafting engine within AVEVA E3D is unique in the market and no other software provides AVEVA E3D’s level of support for seamlessly and efficiently merging 3D laser point cloud data and 3D geometry in the same environment. Such advanced capabilities

will enable EPCs like NGLTech to avoid fabrication and construction rework, saving money and time.” About AVEVA Everything 3D AVEVA Everything3D (AVEVA E3D) is AVEVA’s top-of-the-range, multi-discipline, 3D plant design solution. It combines the latest 3D graphics and user interface technologies with state-of-the- art data management to deliver the most comprehensive, productive and tightly integrated 3D plant design solution available. For further information about AVEVA E3D, the Future of Plant Design and the “Lean Construction” concept, please visit www. aveva.com/futureofplantdesign. About NGLTech NGLTech is a technology development and licensing company focusing on developing innovative solutions for the improvement and enhancement of processes in upstream oil & gas. NGLTech also provides advanced process engineering solutions and value-added engineering work including R&D and custom process development, specialist engineering studies and the delivery of Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPC) packages. NGLTech creates value through innovation. It focuses on making business more competitive by developing innovative and proprietary technologies that will accelerate technological advances, improve the productivity of the upstream oil & gas sector, thus creating a leap in value for the end users

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Oil prices fall as US crude stocks likely to increase Oil prices fell today as investors worried that US commercial crude stocks are expected to rise with signs of winter fading, which could lead to a decrease in demand for heating fuel. Brent crude dropped by 19 cents to $110.45 a barrel, while US oil was down by 44 cents to $102.39, reported Reuters. According to Reuters’s latest survey, US commercial crude stocks were expected to rise by 1.4 million barrels on average for the week ending 21 February. The survey revealed that stocks of heating oil and diesel fuels were forecast to drop by 1.5 million barrels on average last week. Investors are waiting for the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the US Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly

inventory reports. Crude prices were under pressure as upcoming summer maintenance in US and North Sea refineries is likely to cause stockpiles to accumulate. But analysts believe that a steep fall in crude is unlikely with worries of further supply disruption continuing due to ongoing unrest in Libya, South Sudan and Nigeria. Libyan production plunged further

over the weekend, falling to 230,000bpd on Sunday after new protests led to the shut down of the El Sharara field. The Government of Libya introduced spending caps as some ministries struggled to pay their bills. Brent prices received more support as South Sudan’s oil production dropped to around a third of its capacity at 170,000bpd.

Barents Sea seismic collaboration grows The Statoil ASA-operated collaboration of oil and gas companies for joint seismic acquisition in the southeastern Barents Sea has expanded, adding 16 companies to reach an updated total of 33. The project’s purpose is to secure good data quality and low acquisition costs, Statoil said. New participants include ExxonMobil Corp. and Total SA. Next month the project will report

new contracts and present further plans for the acquisition. Statoil in December reported that 30 companies expressed interest in the initial collaboration, with 17 taking part as early participants (OGJ Online, Dec. 10, 2013). The recently opened southeastern Barents Sea is part of the 23rd licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf (OGJ Online, Sept. 3, 2013).

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Airbus Helicopters brings a new vision, Sure Wind takes delivery enhanced product line and innovative of second Damen Twin service solutions to Heli-Expo 2014 Axe FCS 2610 Heli-Expo 2014 will mark Airbus Helicopters’ first major rotorcraft industry event in its new identity, with the company showcasing an evolved product line, diversified service offerings and a strategy that reflects its core changes. “Under our new name, Airbus Helicopters, we have redefined our priorities. We are committed to new standards with respect to customer satisfaction, quality and safety, and competitiveness,” said Airbus Helicopters President Guillaume Faury. “We’re implementing these priorities by placing our efforts on product reliability and availability, the reduction of lead times and production costs, and integrating the Airbus Group’s standards of quality – all while setting new standards in the helicopter industry in the key domain of aviation safety.” To be announced at the exposition’s Anaheim Convention Center venue is Airbus Helicopter’s upgraded version of its proven EC225 Super Puma: the EC225e. This new variant responds to operators’ requirements for extended-range missions – particularly in support of deep-water oil and gas airlift duties. Airbus Helicopters’ nextgeneration EC175, which received European certification in January, will be represented at Heli-Expo with the display of a high-fidelity full-scale mockup in the corporate configuration. To support the

EC175’s service entry, dedicated resources will be available to customers, including spare parts inventories and on-site technical assistance.

By the time EC175 deliveries begin later this year, the initial pilots will have received training on a flight navigation procedure training (FNPT) and Level D fullflight simulator – both located in Marignane and operational in spring and summer 2014, respectively. As the fleet expands, other EC175 full-flight simulators will be deployed in close proximity to regions where customers are introducing the aircraft into service. Also exhibited at Heli-Expo is the new EC145 T2, to be certified and delivered in 2014. This latest evolution of the EC145 is equipped for the first time with Airbus Helicopters’ signature Fenestron® shrouded tail rotor, as well as upgraded main and tail rotor gear boxes. Operators of the EC145 T2 will have access to a service portfolio that includes training and operations, system and software maintenance, and turnkey solutions. An EC145 T2 full-flight simulator will be deployed at Donäuworth, Germany in 2015. Another helicopter making its Heli-Expo debut is the AS332 C1e, representing the company’s approach to offering standardized helicopter versions that respond to multi-role mission needs. This enables a streamlined production process for reduced delivery

lead times while incorporating modern avionics and system improvements. Features of the AS332 C1e include the glass cockpit, four-axis autopilot and associated automatic flight control system from the EC225 Super Puma, which provides flight envelope protection, unrivalled precision and stability in even the harshest operating conditions. Joining these helicopters on Airbus Helicopters’ exhibit in Anaheim will be the EC135 T2 in a law enforcement configuration for the Massachusetts State Police, and an EC130 T2 with a glass cockpit.

Another emphasis of Airbus Helicopters’ Heli-Expo 2014 presence will be the company’s comprehensive support and services portfolio, which is tailored to meet operators’ unique requirements. On display will be exhibits dedicated to support for new aircraft and the Helionix avionics system (now incorporated in the EC175 and EC145 T2), training and operations, helicopter upgrades, and e-services such as the Keycopter® customer portal. Airbus Helicopters’ Heli-Expo 2014 exhibit stand will be located in Hall A, Booth 523 in the Anaheim Convention Center during the February 25-27 event. Follow all of Airbus Helicopters’ activities at this major helicopter industry gathering, including daily announcements and feature stories, by visiting the dedicated website at: http://events. airbushelicopters.com

British company Sure Wind Marine Ltd. has taken delivery of its second Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Supplier – the Sure Swift - in a little over a month after the first joined the company’s fleet. Established in 2009, Sure Wind is a specialist in the German offshore wind market and now has 10 dedicated wind farm service and crew transfer vessels, the latest two being the first newbuild Damen vessels.

presence. Customers want these vessels.” The Sure Shamal will have been working at the Barrow Offshore Wind Farm from October 2013 to end-March this year, before heading off for her next job in April.

Sure Wind also owns the first FCS 2610 ever built – the pioneering ‘Shamal’ (renamed Sure Shamal) which it acquired in July 2013.

Sure Star and Sure Swift will be based in Eemshaven before being deployed in the German offshore wind market but again, the Sure Star has pretty much had non-stop work since joining Sure Wind’s fleet.

The Damen vessels have certainly proven themselves and are hugely popular with customers, says Lucy Kibler, Sure Wind Vessel Operations Coordinator. “Enquiries are unbelievable, Damen has really set the standard for a crew transfer vessel. The Twin Axe is in a different league in terms of seakeeping and crew comfort.” New standard in crew transfer “We aim to be the preferred crew transport vessel company and Damen helps give us the market

“One of the advantages of the vessels is that they are excellent sea keeping vessels even in the winter months, and still maintain their passenger comfort ,” she adds. “Sure Wind does not rule out the addition of more Damen vessels in the future. The company has exciting expansion plans, which would involve an extensive fleet expansion. We can see more Damen vessels on the horizon.”

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