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Print runs are increased when we are to attend both the national and international oil and gas exhibitions, gaining our clients as much awareness and exposure as possible.

Contents 3sun Group secures £10m investment from BGF

Setting the standard for safety BMT joins forces with Met Office and Oceanweather

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LUX Assure strengthens ties in USA with service agreement

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The Innovative L300 Light from Remote Ocean Systems (ROS).

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Competence Assurance is it really necessary?

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Cortez Subsea delivers one of the most progressive software systems for inspection and reporting

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Stateside success continues for Bibby Subsea

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Paradigm goes to extreme lengths with new miniature coiled tubing system Technology innovator calls for North Sea operator partners to push boundaries Paradigm Flow Services, the blockage removal experts for the oil and gas sector, has launched Flexi-Coil Extended Reach to take riser and flowline blockage remediation and internal inspection to new lengths. The company is now calling on North Sea oil and gas operators to collaborate on trailblazing applications for the technology.

Conventional methods for remediating riser and flowline blockages are limited due to deployment difficulties and inability to overcome bends and safely navigate beyond 200m. Flexi-Coil Extended Reach has been proven in tests up to 2,000m. As the technology continues to be enhanced, Paradigm is positive of its potential to tackle more than double that distance to 4,000m. The firm is currently undertaking major projects with an international operator in West Africa.

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The Aberdeenshire-based company is launching this new technology at the ITF Technology Showcase which is taking place on 5 March 2014 at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

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The system, based on miniaturised coiled tubing principals, can be deployed in-situ into risers and flowlines and currently provides the only safe solution to unblock these lines when working from an FPSO. The innovative system can carry out high pressure jetting, chemical and nitrogen injection over long distances, to de-sand, de-wax and de-pressurise hydrate plugs.

This industry first can save operators tens of millions of pounds and solve blockage and restriction issues within a few days. Lines that may have been shut in for months or years can be remediated, restoring flow and enhancing oil recovery.

Rob Bain, managing director of Paradigm Flow Services, said: “Flexi-Coil Extended Reach is game changing, taking proven coiled tubing technology and adapting it in a way that makes it applicable and viable for the remediation of production systems. The only other option at the moment is to disconnect risers and bring another rig on site to carry out conventional coiled tubing. The safety and logistical implications have rendered this option redundant. “Our method means the shut in line can be left in-situ and we can enter using

Paradigm Flow Services has launched Flexi-Coil Extended Reach to take riser and flowline blockage remediation and internal inspection to new lengths

existing facilities, reducing risk for operators. We can also attach monitoring devices and retrieve and analyse debris to provide assurance on operational success.

Mature offshore basins such as the North Sea and West Africa are key markets for this and we are calling on UK operators to partner on the bespoke development of the technology to really push its boundaries and address the main issues they are facing.�

The technology can be adapted for several applications. In the UK, integrity of flexible risers is becoming a more prominent issue and inspection tools can be added to the system to address that challenge. FlexiCoil Extended Reach can also be used for decommissioning to clean flowlines in-situ for safe abandonment as a cost effective and environmentally positive solution.

The Flexi-Coil Extended Reach system comprises a blow-out preventer stack, thruster system and lightweight composite hose reel. With capacity to clear sand and wax plugs, there is a unique mechanism to deploy the water through the outer annulus of the hose and return through the inner hose. The operation is managed by skilled Paradigm engineers.

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3sun Group secures £10m investment from BGF • First business located in the East of England to be backed

by BGF • Funding will be used to expand operations in the UK and Europe BGF (Business Growth Fund), the independent company established to help Britain’s growing businesses, today announced it has made a £10m investment in energy-focused firm - 3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry.

Founded in 2007 by Graham Hacon, 3sun Group operates in the oil and gas onshore and offshore wind sectors. It is an established supplier of control panels for offshore oil and gas subsea and platform applications, whilst in the offshore wind sector it installs, inspects and maintains wind turbines.

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3sun Group secured the funding following six years of consistent growth and is the

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first business based in the East of England to secure backing from BGF. Over the last seven years 3sun Group has grown rapidly, now employing 240 people and 31 apprentices across its headquarters in Great Yarmouth, and its bases in Aberdeenshire, Bergen, Norway, Lubeck, Germany and Esbjerg, Denmark, and is currently looking at other UK and overseas locations. The Group is on track to deliver revenue in excess of £25m in the current year.

The Group’s five divisions include 3sun, which manufactures, installs and maintains topside control equipment for offshore oil and gas platforms, 3sun Inspection Services providing testing and inspection services to the oil and gas and renewables sector, Dawson Energy supplying skilled technicians for the installation and maintenance of offshore wind turbines, and the recently launched 3sun Academy delivering advanced training courses for skilled offshore technicians.

In line with its drive for expansion and development, 3sun Group acquired RRC Controls Services in 2013, an established manufacturer of subsea control systems for the offshore oil and gas industry.

The acquisition allows the Group to offer full turnkey engineering solutions to the global subsea market. Through the 3sun Group’s five divisions, it has the collective skills and capabilities to offer a high quality fully integrated service from launch to completion.

The investment of growth capital from BGF will principally support 3sun Group’s plans to accelerate expansion in its Great Yarmouth base and advance further opportunities in the UK and northern Europe.

3sun Group is well placed to benefit from strong growth dynamics in its target markets. The offshore wind market is forecast to grow dramatically, both in the UK as operations and maintenance contracts become available for Round 2 turbines and Round 3 construction

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3sun Group has an attractive market opportunity in oil and gas where it is focused on maintaining legacy equipment and, where appropriate, replacing it with new systems. It is particularly competitive in meeting niche requirements when it is often uneconomic for large original equipment manufacturers to provide a solution.

To date, BGF has backed a number of companies across the UK operating in the energy and associated services sectors including STATS Group, Aubin, Petrotechnics, Magma Global, and Inoapps.

Chris Hodges, BGF’s Investment Director, added: “We are delighted to be backing 3sun and supporting Graham and the management team in realising their ambitions for the

Graham Hacon business. It is testament to Graham’s energy and entrepreneurial vision that he has grown 3sun from a small outfit to its current position as one of the UK’s leading energy services and engineering businesses.

3sun has consistently won market share on the back of its reputation for delivering high quality service and its responsiveness to customer needs, both in the oil and gas sector and increasingly in the offshore wind market. Boosted by an injection of growth capital, it is in great shape to take

advantage of growing demand for its services. Graham has demonstrated his ability to create value through growing businesses organically and through acquisition and we are excited to be partnering with him.”

The investment was managed for BGF by Chris Hodges, Mark Nunny and Jessica Zoutsos with support from Mike Sibson.

3sun Group is backed by NatWest.

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Graham Hacon, Managing Director of 3sun Group, commented: “Securing this £10m investment is an enormous achievement for us. The financial support from BGF is testament to the dedication of the entire 3sun Group team and the notable work we are already doing in the industry.

Established in 2007, the Group has grown steadily and significantly, now consisting of five separate divisions, allowing us to offer our clients a full service from inception to completion.

This significant sum will prove highly beneficial for 3sun Group in the long run, providing us with the additional capital required to accelerate our capabilities and increase our global presence. We are outgrowing our current premises and expect 50 more employees by March 2015 increasing an extra 200 by March 2017, so we will be investing in a new site for our Group headquarters.

The investment will also allow us to continue to innovate our high quality service delivery worldwide and bring a variety of new products and service solutions to the marketplace, along with new overseas locations. We look forward to working with BGF in the future and using the investment to drive further business success.”

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The Scottish Loan Fund invests £3.5 million in Oil & Gas service specialist Coretrax Technology The Scottish Loan Fund invests £3.5 million in Oil & Gas service specialist Coretrax Technology

Kenny Murray, Managing Director at Coretrax, said: “As a team we felt Maven had a real understanding of our business and

Maven Capital Partners (Maven), the leading Private Equity and Alternative Asset Manager, is pleased to announce a £3.5 million Scottish Loan Fund (SLF) investment in energy services business Coretrax Technology Limited (Coretrax).

Set up in 2011 by the Scottish Investment Bank, the investment arm of Scottish Enterprise, and managed by Maven, the £113 million SLF provides loans of up to £5 million to ambitious Scottish businesses. Since launch the SLF has committed over £30 million in support of growth-focused companies.

Coretrax was established in 2008 and offers a wide range of downhole tools and services with applications across the well life cycle, including well bore clean-up, completion and abandonment, to the global oil & gas industry. The Coretrax suite of tools has been extremely well received by the market resulting in the business developing a good spread of blue-chip international customers as well as many of the leading North Sea operators.

The global oil & gas industry is in the midst of a period of significant investment and with the world’s resources of “easy” oil depleting, the business is benefitting from operating in a subsector which is driven by the need to extend the useful operating life of a producing oil well.

Aberdeen-based Coretrax has carved a niche in the market by being able to provide a bespoke customer solution quickly and efficiently. The flexibility of this service offering and the technical expertise held within the business have helped forge strong customer relationships.

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The business has achieved year on year growth and has established an excellent reputation in the market for innovative technological solutions and impeccable customer service. Led by an experienced senior management team the business is focussed on driving further growth over the next three years.

The flexible funding package from the SLF will also allow Coretrax to expand its existing Middle East operation, having already won significant contracts in Saudi Arabia.

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Kieran Good, Investment Manager at Maven, said: “Coretrax is an excellent example of a high growth business which is ideally suited to take advantage of the flexible long term capital the Scottish Loan Fund can provide. Kenny and his team have a superb track record of delivering growth on the back of innovative technology and impeccable customer service and we are delighted to be on board. SLF funding has proved to be a perfect fit for what the business is trying to achieve and we are pleased to support this dynamic Scottish SME with its growth plans.”

recognised our aspirations for future growth. We are delighted that Maven and the SLF have committed to support Coretrax.

2013 was an immensely successful year for the company and, thanks to this investment, we look to meet and surpass targets in the coming months.”

Kerry Sharp, Head of the Scottish Investment Bank, said: “Coretrax has been working intensively with a number of areas of Scottish Enterprise to realise its ambitious growth plans, including commitment to innovation and new product development in the oil and gas sector. We are pleased to see them extending their international reach, and to have been able to support this through the Scottish Loan Fund. We look forward to what the future brings for Coretrax.”

With the ECLIPSE Model 706 guided wave radar transmitter, Magnetrol provides process control professionals with more power than ever before, improving operational safety, efficiency and performance.

Eclipse Model 706 Transmitter – Advanced GWR Transmitter for Level Measurement

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Eclipse® Model 706 - Advanced Guided Wave Radar Transmitter for Level Measurement and Control

The ECLIPSE Model 706 transmitter has taken technology to the next level with a strong, accurate signal, powerful diagnostics and an extensive probe offering designed to meet the special demands of temperature, pressure, viscosity, liquid interface, extended ranges and other variables.

ECLIPSE is at work in the most demanding applications, including those in petroleum refining, electric power generation, chemical manufacturing, water and wastewater, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical processing.

High Performance, Low Power Incorporating GWR technology, ECLIPSE measurement performance is not process-dependent; therefore, varying specific gravity or dielectric constant have little or no effect on measurement accuracy. The ECLIPSE Model 706 utilizes many special-purpose probes, including those having hightemperature (to +850° F / +454° C), high-pressure (to 6250 psig / 430 bar), ultra-low dielectric (≥1.2) and bulk solids probes with 3000 lb. pull-down capability. Flexible probes with an extended measuring range up to 30 meters can be utilized.

Superior Signal Performance While GWR options on the market today promote the amplitude (size) of transmitted radar pulse, a far more important parameter in reliable level measurement in difficult applications is the overall signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Breakthrough innovation in the transmitter GWR circuitry allows the Model 706 to achieve both a higher transmit pulse amplitude and improved receiver sensitivity, resulting in superior signal-to-noise ratio as compared to competitive GWR devices. This reduction in system noise, coupled with a stronger transmit signal, results in a SNR that is up to 3 times higher than the nearest competitor. This simply makes the ECLIPSE Model 706 more robust, even in those difficult, low dielectric applications.

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Advanced Diagnostics The ECLIPSE Model 706 takes the user interface experience to new levels of convenience and functionality. The LCD diagnostics convey critical real-time waveform and trend data with outstanding ease of use. The transmitter can actually be configured to automatically capture troubleshooting waveforms based on diagnostic events or based on time. Additionally, the ECLIPSE Model 706 can be preconfigured prior to shipment, to ensure plug-and-play transmitter commissioning.

With the ECLIPSE Model 706 transmitter, Magnetrol has taken the industry to the next frontier of precise, reliable level instrumentation.

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A unique feature to the ECLIPSE Model 706 transmitter is the Overfill Capability of many of the probes in its offering.

An Overfill Safe probe is one defined by the fact that it has predictable and uniform characteristic impedance all the way down the entire length of the waveguide (probe). These probes allow the ECLIPSE Model 706 to measure accurate levels

to within specification up to the top of the probe, without any unmeasurable zones. Overfill Safe GWR Coaxial and Caged Probes can be installed in various configurations, even when the risk of flooding exists.

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Setting the standard for safety Gone are the days where a refrigerated unit was a 20ft container with a fridge pack attached. In today’s offshore environment it is it about quality and reliability and the safety of the people working with our kit from dock to deck, explains Greg Spence, managing director of Reftrade UK. The oil and gas industry is synonymous with the highest standards in health and safety, it is paramount to any operator and service company working in the sector. As a result the technology developed for use on and offshore, to protect the lives of the men and women in the industry, is at the forefront of technological advancement – where else would you find a giant explosion proof fridge?

Reftrade UK is one such company, setting the standards for the sale and lease of refrigerated containers and temperature controlled units to the offshore energy sector, having recently made a significant investment into its rental fleet to ensure its units are upgraded to the highest standards that exceed both ATEX and DNV accreditation standards.

Modifications to our new and existing range of standard and zoned refrigerated containers include easy access safety doors, overriding man-trap alarms, emergency lighting and interfacing to connect the containers alarms to installation control rooms.

This will improve the safety standard of each unit and more importantly, personnel using our reefer units.

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This recent expenditure to upgrade the fleet follows considerable investment in 2013, which saw Reftrade UK take a market-lead

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Greg Spence as the only rental supplier of 10ft and 20ft rated explosion proof containers in the UK. Operating within an industry where there are many hazards, we are continuously looking for ways to improve our product range, ensuring our units not only meet, but set the standard for safety and what clients should expect in the rental market.

Using an integrated business model, Reftrade UK supply, deliver and advise on the rental and sale of all DNV 2.7-1 / EN 12079 storage reefers including manufacturing for bespoke projects in both standard and zoned containers.

In addition to its refrigerated containers, Reftrade UK is also equipped to supply clients with a complete range of offshore transportation and storage containers, baskets and tanks. All units are manufactured to the highest standards to ensure clients receive safe and reliable serviced solutions.

Senior appointments support Premier Hytemp’s growth plans

Campbell MacPherson, who has spent almost 20 years working in high precision oil and gas engineering, will join the Edinburgh headquartered firm in April as its chief executive officer while Gavin Rippe will take up the post of chief commercial officer in early March, bringing 15 years of experience of sales and marketing in the subsea oil and gas sector to the role.

Mr MacPherson is currently general director at Schoeller Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment in Vietnam, where he established a greenfield manufacturing facility in 2009 to serve the global directional drilling market. He was previously managing director of Schoeller Bleckmann Darron Ltd in Aberdeen, from where he also established and ran the firm’s Russian subsidiary.

Mr MacPherson gained a first class BEng honours degree in naval architecture and offshore engineering from the University of Strathclyde before joining the oil and gas industry in 1996. He spent the initial years of his career with Schlumberger, BI Group and Forth Tool & Valve Ltd.

His appointment brings extensive engineering and industry experience to Premier Hytemp as it pursues plans to increase the scale and scope of its work with the global energy industry, onshore and offshore.

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Premier Hytemp, a leading manufacturer of engineered alloy components for the oil and gas industry, has announced the appointments of two experienced industry professionals to its senior management team.

Mr Rippe joins Premier Hytemp from JDR Cable Systems, where he was sales director responsible for global oil and gas subsea accounts across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. He has a BEng first class honours degree from the University of Portsmouth and worked with a small automotive company before joining Hydratight in 1999. He moved to JDR Cable Systems in 2002 and has since achieved a ten-fold increase in the firm’s revenues.

Premier Hytemp is a global leader in the manufacture and supply chain management of precision engineered alloy components used in safety critical applications in the energy sector, including wellheads, valves and downhole tools. It provides a comprehensive package of solutions to customers, from raw materials, bar and forged products through to finish machined products, complete assemblies and testing.

Premier Hytemp is headquartered in Newbridge, Edinburgh, has a turnover in excess of £40 million and employs 200 people across its operations in the UK and Singapore. The firm’s £34.5 million management buyout in November 2012 was backed by Dunedin, the UK midmarket private equity buyout house.

Maurice McBride, chairman of Premier Hytemp, said: “Campbell and Gavin have a wealth of industry experience, which will be extremely valuable to us as we pursue our growth strategy. Premier Hytemp has three decades of experience in the industry and a strong team in place across the business. They will provide the leadership and insight to ensure that we increase our market share through our established relationships and new business, founded upon our integrity and thorough understanding of customer requirements.”

Campbell MacPherson said: “Premier Hytemp has a strong record of performance in the industry which provides a firm platform for further growth. The opportunity to work with a company with so much potential in an industry that I know well was one that I could not resist and I am delighted to be joining the team at this exciting time.”

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Gavin Rippe said: “Premier Hytemp’s combination of experience and technical capability provides a great offering to the oil and gas industry and I look forward to developing our relationships with established and new customers.”

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Aberdeen microbiology experts delighted their toxicity tests are included in DECC preferred method of offshore discharge testing to reduce marine environment risk Toxicity tests developed by Aberdeen based microbiology and chemical analysis specialists NCIMB, have been recommended by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) as part of the preferred approach to the UK’s implementation of a risk based approach (RBA) to testing of produced water discharges from offshore installations.

The recommendation for a RBA, which combines examination of the exposure resulting from produced water discharge and the sensitivity of the environment, was adopted by OSPAR in 2012, with full implementation to be achieved by 31 December 2018. OSPAR manages international cooperation on the protection of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic.

While companies have already been undertaking chemical analysis as part of the biannual testing programme, toxicity testing is a new requirement.

Terry Dando from NCIMB analysing MARA results NCIMB’s MARA and LumiMARA bioassays, which include an array of carefully selected microorganisms, have been recommended in preference to single species microbial testing.

The microorganisms provide a rapid and cost-effective analysis of produced water toxicity and have been trialled on samples from 15 offshore installations as part of a wider DECC coordinated study to assess the role of whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing.

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While DECC does not intend to specify which species should be used for toxicity tests, the preferred scheme for the UK implementation programme would use the MARA and LumiMARA tests.

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NCIMB CEO Dr Carol Phillips

NCIMB will be exhibiting at the ITF Technology Showcase today (5th March). ITF is hosting the showcase in collaboration with Oil & Gas UK at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). The event, which is supported by DECC and the UK Technology Strategy

Board, will provide an opportunity for organisations to showcase innovative technologies, directly to operating companies.

Commenting on the benefits of the tests, NCIMB’s CEO Dr Carol Phillips said: “All substances present in produced water will contribute to the total environmental risk and WET testing measures not only the effects of substances known to be present but also the impact of unknown substances and the combined effects of all components. Using MARA or LumiMARA as an alternative to toxicity testing with a single species of bacteria is a very simple and feasible means of increasing the breadth and genetic diversity of toxicity testing, and may give more robust results.

“We are thoroughly looking forward to attending the ITF Technology Showcase and explaining more about our innovative technology and testing capabilities to what has always been a very enthusiastic audience.”

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Aberdeen-based standby vessel operator Atlantic Offshore Rescue has commissioned a £6 million vessel for a long-term charter with Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd (Nexen).

Thirty new jobs have been created as a result of the new vessel, Ocean Tay, a Class A Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV), which will provide emergency vessel cover for Nexen’s flagship Golden Eagle Area Development in the North Sea. The charter will last a minimum of two years.

Atlantic Offshore Rescue is part of the Atlantic Offshore Group, which is based in Norway. Atlantic Offshore Rescue Ltd employs 350 people (approximately 330 seamen and 20 office-based staff) and provides multi-role offshore and emergency rescue and response vessels for many of the oil majors operating in the North Sea. John Bryce, managing director of Atlantic Offshore Rescue, said: “This is a significant contract for the company and is one of a number of agreements with major operators, both retained and new clients, which we secured throughout 2013.”

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Atlantic Offshore Rescue announces long term agreement with Nexen that supports commissioning of £6 million vessel

Ocean Tay: the Class A Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel which has been commissioned for a long-term charter with Nexen Ocean Tay underwent conversion at Wear Dock & Engineering Co, Sunderland, to become one of a fleet of 12 ERRVs Atlantic Offshore Rescue manages out of Aberdeen. The 63-metre vessel has the capacity to accommodate a crew of 20 people and as a Class A ERRV can rescue in excess of 300 persons.

Mr Bryce continued: “We worked closely with our contracted partners to successfully convert Ocean Tay with the utmost attention over a three month

period to meet the needs of Nexen. We are very proud of the outcome.”

Atlantic Offshore Group has invested approximately £300million in its fleet modernisation programme in the last three years and this is the second of two high-specification ERRVs which the company has commissioned in recent months. The first, Ocean Troll, is the UK’s most powerful emergency response and rescue vessel and is Atlantic Offshore Rescue’s principal relief vessel supporting the fleet in the North Sea. In addition the company has 2 ERRV/TAVs under construction for delivery in 2014 & 2015.

Mr Bryce said: “Sound emergency response is absolutely crucial for all in the oil and gas sector and we aspire to provide the very best vessel support in the North Sea.” Inclusive of Atlantic Offshore Rescue’s 12 vessels, Atlantic Offshore Group currently operates a fleet of 24 ERRVs and PSVs and manages further PSVs on behalf of third parties. www.sosmagazine.biz

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The Group’s aim is to continue to expand its capabilities within both the Norwegian and British sector of the North Sea and to be able to provide cross-border solutions reflecting the needs of its clients for both ERRVs and PSVs.

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Proserv completes acquisition of KRG Industries Ltd Global-leading energy production technology services company Proserv has further bolstered its rapidly-expanding subsea manufacturing capabilities and specialist integrated services after completing the acquisition of major engineering player KRG Industries Ltd. Proserv has acquired the entire share capital of UK-based KRG Industries (KRG) from majority shareholder Torishima Pump Mfg. Co. Ltd, (Torishima) in Japan.

With a 35-year track record, KRG is a well-established provider of precision engineering services to the oil & gas and aerospace & defence industries. Using a modern fleet of high specification equipment, the company provides a broad suite of services including machining, welding, inspection and testing to an increasingly international base of blue-chip customers including oil and gas original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), oilfield service companies and defence contractors.

The deal comes just eight months after Proserv acquired Australian-headquartered Velocious, a pioneering subsea intervention and tooling company, and integrated its 20 members of staff. Proserv also took on US company, Total Instrumentation & Controls (TIC) towards the end of 2012, adding a further 300 staff to the company.

The latest acquisition, which includes integrating all 170 personnel based at KRG’s Coatbridge headquarters in Scotland and its Stockton-on-Tees facility, sees Proserv increase its talent pool to over 2,200 employees with all existing KRG management continuing to run the day-to-day operations as part of the Proserv organisation.

It also reinforces Proserv’s position as a leader in the engineering, manufacturing, testing and after-market servicing of specialist and highly-critical subsea equipment.

David Lamont, Proserv’s chief executive officer, said: “Our plan for growth is to invest in complementary world-class technologies and build on our existing range of value-added products and services. The acquisition of KRG is a perfect strategic fit for Proserv. They bring a broad range of technical skills and experience but, most importantly, they share our core values and ambition to be the provider of choice to our customers and together, as one company, we are even stronger.”

“It will be an exciting new partnership that enhances our integrated capabilities and creates significantly more capacity to develop our international business. It will also bring further positive benefits for employees and give them the opportunity to become involved in a broader, more diverse range of projects as well as considerable benefits to our fast-growing portfolio of clients through the delivery of an enhanced service capability.”

Proserv, which operates worldwide across several regions, has a 40-year track record in delivering bespoke technologies and services for the energy industry, particularly in the drilling, production, subsea and marine market sectors.

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The company has experienced exceptional growth over the past 12 months particularly in the subsea services sector. Last year, Mr Lamont won the industry accolade for Private Equity Backed Business at the EY UK Entrepreneur of the Year awards. He was praised for the company’s impressive acquisition strategy, its geographical reach and the opportunities for further expansion.

During his two years at Proserv, the company has recorded annual organic growth rates of 28%.

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Nick Dalgarno, managing director of Simmons & Company International in Aberdeen - corporate finance advisors to the energy industry - advised Torishima on the transaction. He said: “This is an excellent deal for both parties, providing international opportunities for KRG management and staff while securing the supply chain for rapidly-growing subsea firm Proserv, enhancing their competitiveness in an increasingly tight market.”

In its quest to find people with a passion for Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment (QHSE), Technip has launched an Associate QHSE Advisor programme, a two-year entry-level initiative. Applicants from all walks of life were invited to showcase their passion and suitability for QHSE in a bid to win a place on the programme. Technip received more than 380 applications for the positions, 50% more than the anticipated amount.

The widely documented skills shortage within the oil and gas industry encompasses many disciplines. Technip’s QHSE initiative is at the core of the company’s long term strategy to address this future shortfall, ensuring that the organisation is best placed to continually nurture and develop its teams in the years to come.

John Colley, Technip UK QHSES Manager said: “When launching the Associate QHSE Advisor programme our aim was to find people who are truly passionate about this area of expertise. Our focus was on their desire to work in a QHSE role and capability rather than their previous experience. We were delighted with the number and calibre of applicants we received.”

Seven Associate QHSE Advisors have now been appointed, two of whom have been assigned to the vessel management department while the remainder are working within Technip’s UK Business Unit.

John continued: “The successful applicants come from a wide cross section of professions. Our new Associate QHSE Advisors include a former nurse and an apprentice joiner as well as a site supervisor/contracts manager and a number of internal applicants. While their professional backgrounds are diverse these people all have one thing in common - the passion to develop their existing competence in QHSE in to a rewarding career.

“The two-year training programme will encompass all aspects of Technip’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental functions. To help them get a fuller understanding of Technip’s business the Associate QHSE advisors will have time in all sectors of the organisation.

The programme combines on and off the job training to give the Associate QHSE Advisors the skills, knowledge and experience they will need to fulfill their roles.”

“QHSE is a fundamental part of our business,” concluded John. “It’s vital we maintain our focus on it and ensure it remains at the core of our operations.

To achieve this we need to have people in post that put QHSE at the heart of everything they do.”

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A search for passion - Technip UK takes a new approach to finding QHSE personnel

Technip is a world leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry.

From the deepest Subsea oil & gas developments to the largest and most complex Offshore and Onshore infrastructures, our 36,500 people are constantly offering the best solutions and most innovative technologies to meet the world’s energy challenges.

Present in 48 countries, Technip has state-of-the-art industrial assets on all continents and operates a fleet of specialized vessels for pipeline installation and subsea construction.

Technip shares are listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris exchange and traded in the USA on the OTCQX marketplace (OTCQX: TKPPY).

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BMT joins forces with Met Office and Oceanweather BMT ARGOSS, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced a joint initiative with the Met Office, the UK’s national weather service, and Oceanweather Inc, to help support oil and gas majors with offshore engineering design and operational planning in the mid-Atlantic region.

The main deliverable of this project, entitled the Mid-Atlantic Current Hindcast (MACH), is a 20-year high quality ocean current reanalysis for the mid-Atlantic region, with nested high resolution grids covering principal oil and gas concession areas.

Esa_bathy Chart showing coverage of MACH Atlantic 1/12 degree model grid to demonstrate to the oil and gas community our technical credentials in ocean modelling.

With BMT ARGOSS’ extensive experience in providing metocean services, Oceanweather’s strong standing in the provision of high integrity wind and wave hindcast data, and the Met Office’s world class science and forecasting expertise, we are confident that we can provide oil and gas customers with a robust ocean simulation which will help them plan future projects.”

Example current flow stream from MACH 1/36 degree model grid at 70m depth.

With an initial focus on the West Africa region, the hindcast will provide a strong framework for conducting fine resolution modelling in other parts of the mid-Atlantic basin, including Brazil.

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Robin Stephens, Metocean Group Manager at BMT ARGOSS explains: “In recent years, ocean modelling technology has significantly advanced - therefore we recognised the importance and timeliness of conducting a comprehensive, new West Africa ocean current hindcast. Much of the oil and gas activity in this region is in deep water and involves the design, installation and operation of floating production systems with substantial subsea components such as risers and moorings, both of which are very susceptible to current-induced loadings. By simulating ocean current, temperature and salinity in profile we can provide customers with a long term simulation which has been validated and optimised against data that has been measured in the region.”

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Following completion of a pilot two year integration and a detailed validation study against available concurrent in-situ current measurements, a full 20-year integration is underway to produce an ocean current hindcast database, suitable for use in offshore engineering and operational planning.

Arwel Griffiths, Business Development Director at the Met Office comments: “This initiative is an exciting opportunity

Newa_bathy Chart showing coverage of MACH West Africa 1/36 degree model grid

CUI breakthrough product is unveiled Corrosion

A breakthrough in coatings for the corrosion under insulation (CUI) petrochemical market has been unveiled for Europe, Middle East and Africa by specialist manufacturer Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings.

With high heat resistance up to 650ºC, the Heat-flex High-Temp 1200 is already having widely-acclaimed success in America because of its effective applications to carbon steel or stainless steel - either insulated or uninsulated - in a variety of uses.

Now the next generation product for the petrochemical market is available in Europe, Middle East and African markets manufactured from the Sherwin-Williams plant at Bolton, Greater Manchester.

The project applications include pipes, tanks, vessels and stacks in offshore and marine installations, power plants, refineries and major chemical industry facilities.

The tangible benefits emerging from tests and initial projects include no adhesion loss, no blistering with faster drying and re-coating and savings in time throughout

without compromise to quality and durability.

Lee Spoor, oil and gas coatings project development manager for SherwinWilliams Protective & Marine Coatings Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), said: “We’ve had a very positive response

from the market in America, and we can now make it available across EMEA markets with the same benefits.

“This is relevant to many of the sectors using carbon steel or stainless steel with insulation where condensation can creep in and create corrosion issues.

“Heat-flex High-Temp 1200 raises the bar in its field, with higher temperature applications, extending service life and offering improved environmental benefits with fewer volatile organic compounds emitted and long-term durability. “ The inert multipolymeric matrix coating outperforms alternatives in combating CUI and in high heat applications and can be applied in situ or by transporting for application, offering a hard initial film and less vulnerability to damage during the process.

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Heat-flex High-Temp 1200 has been tested under the boiling water test, with no adhesion loss, no blistering and increased flexibility, and the CUI Test, during which it had no adhesion loss after 80 cycles, an excellent rating for rust and excellent rating for blistering.

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Aerogels coming to UK Oil & Gas market through new trading partnership with SIG Technical Insulation The US-based manufacturer of some of the world’s most efficient insulation products, Aspen Aerogels®, will be introducing its products to the UK market thanks to a new three-year distribution partnership with SIG Technical Insulation.

SIG Technical Insulation – part of FTSE250 listed specialist construction materials supplier SIG plc – has been granted exclusive rights to distribute Aspen’s Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products to the UK market.

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Aspen products are used by leading Oil & Gas companies around the world, including Conoco Phillips, Shell, Statoil and ExxonMobil – but for the UK, the Aerogels range is a new concept in insulation technology. Designed for use in extreme conditions, Cryogel and Pyrogel are amongst the worlds most efficient thermal insulation materials and differ only in their application (Cryogel is

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Pyrogel® XT on pre-insulated equipment Valero Benicia USA

designed to be used in conditions with a temperature range of -270 to +125oC, while Pyrogel should be applied when temperatures range from -40 to +650oC).

Both products will resist water ingress while allowing evaporation from system leaks – effectively ‘pumping’ the system dry. In doing so, Cryogel and Pyrogel provide Oil & Gas facility operators with a means by which to insulate industrial piping while eliminating the risk of ‘corrosion under insulation’ (CUI) – a problem that costs on and offshore operators tens of millions of pounds per year.

Andy Cruickshank, Regional Manager Scotland Oil & Gas, SIG Technical Insulation said: “Corrosion under insulation has been a persistent problem for the Oil & Gas industry, costing huge amounts in maintenance and associated downtime. Despite the best efforts of operators, it has proven almost impossible to keep water out to prevent CUI. “In the Aerogels range, Aspen have found a solution to this perennial problem, and the value that this will bring to operators around the world is only just becoming apparent. We are therefore extremely excited to be working with Aspen to bring these products to the UK, and are looking forward to working with Aspen over the coming years to develop the product offering in this market.”

Joseph van Loo, European Director, Aspen Aerogels, added: “SIG Technical Insulation’s national branch network allows for availability across the UK and Ireland. Combined with their specialist technical expertise in the Oil & Gas Sector, this made them the perfect fit to be the exclusive distributor for the first innovative insulation product within the industry for many years.

“With the product knowledge and resource that SIG can offer alongside Aspen Aerogels innovative product solutions, operators and contractors can be secure

in the knowledge that life cycle costs and downtime on site will be greatly reduced through the use of Aerogel products.”

Aspen Aerogels materials are available as pre-cut bends, tees and fittings – drastically reducing fitting time on site while ensuring a neat fit. This time-saving factor is particularly important in offshore installations where labour time and cost are at a premium.

SIG Technical Insulation is the new trading brand for Kitsons Thermal Supplies and GRM Distribution – two of the leading thermal insulation, industrial H&V and high temperature materials suppliers.

The business was formed in 2013 following a major streamlining of trading brands by parent company SIG plc.

The company has 19 offices across the UK, from Aberdeen and Gateshead to Portsmouth and Heathrow.

As part of the offering, SIG Technical Insulation is offering customers a free lifecycle consultation to determine how Aspen Aerogels could help Oil & Gas operators to increase the lifecycle of their pipelines.

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LUX Assure strengthens ties in USA with service agreement Oil and gas asset integrity and corrosion management firm LUX Assure has made great strides in developing a presence in the USA by establishing a sales and service agreement with Houston-based Brown Corrosion Services Inc. Brown Corrosion Services will be handling the business development of LUX Assure’s innovative corrosion management products CoMic™ and OMMICA™, and handling the deployment of CoMic™ in the USA. Charles Cruickshank LUX Assure CEO, said: “The USA has long been a target for us, and we are delighted to be working alongside such a well-established company to enable us to introduce and develop our ground-breaking technology and services in the region.”

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LUX Assure will be exhibiting alongside Brown Corrosion Services at the upcoming

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Charles Cruickshank LUX Assure CEO

NACE Corrosion 2014 conference in San Antonio, Texas on stand 1827 from the 9-13 March. It will have personnel onhand to explain the company’s flagship products, corrosion management tool CoMic™, and hydrate inhibitor monitoring technology OMMICA™ and their uses.

Jerry Brown, President of Brown Corrosion Services said: “We pride ourselves on offering our client base the best equipment and a reliable, expert service.

LUX Assure has developed a suite of products that fit perfectly into our remit and we are excited to present them to our clients, as well as to help build and grow the company’s profile and reach in the region. We have many years of experience in all aspects of corrosion monitoring, inspection and prevention, and are confident that working with LUX Assure will be a mutually beneficial service for both companies, as well as our client base.”

Mr Cruickshank continued: “The international steps the company is making is testament to our dedication to provide innovative solutions to the oil and gas community. CoMic™ and OMMICA™ have the potential to be used worldwide in industry operations, and the interest and uptake we have been receiving really showcases its capability and worth to the industry.

“We look forward to furthering our reputation in North America by exhibiting at NACE, which will provide an extra platform for us to demonstrate our capabilities to the market there.”

LUX Assure has bases in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The company specialises in asset integrity, developing novel chemical monitoring technologies for the oil and gas industry, both on and offshore.

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The Underwater Centre addresses vital training needs in rov industry The global ROV industry is experiencing a massive surge with the ongoing boost in the oil and gas sector and Douglas-Westwood’s report on the Market for Work Class ROV Operations from 20082017 showed that work class ROV expenditure was expected to more than double by the end of the period.

This projected growth along with the International Marine Contractor’s Association (IMCA) predicted shortfall of approximately 2,000 ROV personnel through 2012-2017 has lead to the Fort William based subsea training facility, The Underwater Centre, working in collaboration with industry to help meet the challenges that the increase in activity is creating.

At the end of 2013 the Centre purchased a new vessel which has been adapted to provide a mobile marine platform for work class ROV training. The vessel will be an integral component in the new ROV Industry Training Academy – which has been created by several organisations in the industry coming together with The Underwater Centre to deliver a higher level of ROV training than has previously been available.

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Steve Ham, The Underwater Centre’s General Manager, said: “The objective is to provide a structured learning experience that accurately replicates the offshore working environment but within controlled surroundings, allowing more timely competence achievement and a faster throughput of ROV personnel to more senior ranks.

The Centre is working with several organisations which are

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The Underwater Centre Pier

providing equipment, expertise and assistance in order to develop this training.”

This new training initiative will allow candidates to maintain and pilot a full contemporary work class ROV system from the mobile marine platform, building and progressing competence levels to help meet the industry’s requirements.

Delivered by competent and qualified personnel, the course syllabus has been developed by the Centre in tandem with some of the major ROV operators to ensure that the key competencies in work class ROV operations are taught.

As Steve continues, providing the industry with skilled personnel who have relevant experience is imperative to the ongoing success in the sector.

For companies to take advantage of the market opportunities out there the competency of staff is crucial.

We believe the new industry-led training programmes offered by the ROV Industry Training Academy will help to increase the competence of ROV personnel and ultimately help ROV companies deliver safe, effective, profitable contracts.

“Having held discussions with leading industry players, it was clear that providing students with a contextual environment training programme was of the utmost importance.”

“It is vital that our students can be sure that they will receive the most up-to-date training in a contextual environment to prepare them to be successful in this industry.

We have an important role to play in ensuring that the sector is provided with the highly-trained people it needs, and that we work closely with major companies to ensure we do this.

At The Underwater Centre, we take our responsibility to our students and the industry very seriously. We are constantly developing our courses to benefit our graduates and the companies they go on to work for.”

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For an individual this will make them more employable, for a company this will increase the effectiveness of their training budget.

The course is designed specifically for those who possess prerequisite experience to apply their skills to work class ROV systems and candidates will be screened according to IMCA guidelines to assess suitability for entry to the industry at the appropriate level.

All students will be given a thorough introduction before moving on to electrical and hydraulic systems and then work class ROV operations and maintenance. Students will have continuous assessment throughout the course and will sit final theoretical and practical examinations.

Steve Ham Steve recently delivered a presentation to a group of more than 70 professionals at Oceanology International in London, where he outlined plans to tackle the challenges the industry is currently facing.

“The skills shortage in the oil and gas sector continues to be a priority for many in the industry,” Steve continues.

The training an ROV pilot technician receives will play a large part in making that individual more competent, more quickly.

To help facilitate the work class ROV courses, the team has been bolstered by the arrival of new instructor and work class ROV Project Manager Kevin Randerson (52), originally from Yorkshire.

Kevin, an experienced ROV instructor, previously worked for Forum Energy Technologies.

Based at the head of Loch Linnhe, The Underwater Centre offers a unique sheltered, seawater site with a large private pier extending into the loch. The waters plunge to depths of 150 metres, which are ideal conditions for ROV pilot technician and commercial diving training. There is also a large, purpose built, onshore tank complex.

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Hydro Group showcases subsea connector to US market Innovative subsea design and manufacture group to showcase subsea connector to US market for the first time.

Hydro Group Plc, a global design and manufacturer of underwater cables and connectors for subsea, underwater, topside and onshore applications, took a technological lead when it launched the 36KV Dry Mate connector into the offshore energy systems market last year.

The Aberdeen, Scotland headquartered group aims to further penetrate the US energy market by showcasing the 36KV Dry Mate connector, along with the group’s extensive product offerings, at the Subsea Tieback Forum and Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas USA next month [March] Doug Whyte, Hydro Group managing director, said: “The new connector is a significant advance on our previous product with an impressive reduction in installation time from 24 hours to less than 12 hours, and its ability to carry three times more power.

“Originally developed for the UK renewable market, the connector is being showcased at the Subsea Tieback to offer exhibition goers an insight into the heritage,

Hydro Group to showcase 36KV Dry Mate Connector to US market for first time expertise and technical innovation the team at Hydro Group possess and an opportunity to explore the many ways Hydro Group’s technological innovations can be adapted for the US market.”

Hydro Group’s cable and connectivity solutions are developed to withstand the harshest environmental conditions, including salt water, solar effects, storm force winds and dynamic tidal and wave motion. These factors place extreme loads on the subsea systems, connectors and cables, resulting in the company’s connectors being designed

and manufactured for flexibility and environmental endurance.

Mr Whyte continued: “The team at Hydro Group are increasingly being asked for complex designs. Our engineers apply their extensive knowledge and expertise in materials and applications, developed over 30 years of manufacturing, to produce high quality products suited for their environment.”

With an extensive product range, Hydro Group takes the raw materials and manufactures products from start to finish in Scotland, before exporting globally.

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Hydro Group’s current pioneering R&D program, includes trialling various low smoke flame retardant materials to address single cable designs capable of operating between separate boundaries from topside to subsea.

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Hydro Group plc, subsea cable systems manufacturer, made up of Hydro Bond Engineering and HydroCable Systems Ltd, is a major global supplier of harsh environment engineered products to the offshore oil and gas, defence, oceanographic, renewable energies, diving and ROV/AUV markets.

Doug Whyte, Hydro Group Managing Director with 36KV Dry Mate Connector

New in situ Integrating Cavity Absorption Meter (ICAM)

The patented integrating cavity design means that little or no scattering correction is needed.

Built with solid-state optics and electronics, ICAM provides excellent reliability with low power requirements in a relatively small package – only 31cm long, 7cm diameter and weighing 33 pounds (15kg) in air.

Each data line recorded will have a date/time stamp and may contain up to nine absorption values depending on the wavelengths selected.

ICAM enables absorption measurements of water systems to generate data that are used in modeling to help with bloom predictions, water mixing or transport, and satellite imagery as well as plant physiology, laboratory research and wastewater monitoring.

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Turner Designs is very excited to introduce our newest major product, ICAM, an in situ Integrating Cavity Absorption Meter.

Factory configured with nine (9) wavelengths from UV (365nm) to Red (676nm), ICAM enables absorption measurements over a wide spectrum.

Absorption can be measured from 0.001 m-1 to a maximum of 15 m-1.

Data can be collected at a maximum rate of six data lines per second using the ICAM GUI. Alternatively, data can be logged internally and output over RS232 at a maximum rate of one data line per second.

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Stateside success continues for Bibby Subsea Bibby Offshore’s newest international division, Houston-based Bibby Subsea, has gone from strength to strength since its launch in October last year, having trebled the team in the past four months.

The subsea installation contractor developed the base in North America as part of its continued global growth strategy and to meet the growing demand of its clients in the region. In a bid to further strengthen ties with the region, Aberdeen-based Bibby Offshore last week hosted Houston based HM Consul General, Andrew Millar, the senior official representing the government in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Alongside Aberdeenshire Council Provost Jill Webster, Chief Executive of Subsea UK Neil Gordon, and senior members of Aberdeenshire Council; discussions were held regarding Aberdeenshire’s extensive investment into the Subsea Industry and plans to further develop Bibby Offshore’s presence in Houston and the Gulf of Mexico.

This expansion plan is already evident with Bibby Subsea having increased its initial Houston team of three to now include Barry Straughan as HSEQ Manager, Daniel Wheeler as Subsea Business Manager, and four offshore personnel.

It plans to double the Bibby Subsea workforce by the end of the year.

Mr Straughan brings 37 years’ health and safety experience to the team, having previously worked internationally in the subsea industry. Mr Wheeler also complements the team with several years’ experience and will provide the team with a wealth of regional expertise and knowledge to develop the company’s business opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico.

Andrew Duncan, President and Managing Director of Bibby Subsea, said: “We have received significant interest in the division since its launch, with Bibby Subsea being perfectly positioned to deliver enhanced capabilities and undertake subsea projects using our international fleet of subsea support vessels and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

“Bibby Subsea’s preliminary $1million contract with Cal Dive International to mobilise a work-class remotely operated vehicle (WROV) on Cal Dive International’s support vessel in Mexico, the Mystic Viking, is ongoing, with talks in place to increase our ROV presence in the region.

Market demand for subsea services is forecast to grow by 43% over the next five years, and Bibby Subsea is positioning

Andrew Duncan itself as a major player within the ROV market, with an increased level of inhouse capabilities which we can offer to clients.”

Bibby Subsea aims to deliver a diverse range of subsea construction projects for operators worldwide. Services include project management and engineering, innovative remotely operated vehicle support vessels (ROVSV) and survey capabilities, diverless intervention, advanced remote systems and tooling packages, in-house survey and data processing, subsea construction support services, and inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM).

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Bibby Subsea, Bibby Offshore and sister company Bibby Remote Intervention Limited has grown from 10 employees in 2003 to now employing more than 1,300 people onshore and offshore worldwide, with offices in Aberdeen, Liverpool, Newcastle, Singapore, Trinidad and Houston. The company has an international fleet of eight subsea support vessels and 15 ROV and will continue to add to its fleet to meet demand.

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The Quasar ROV

Bibby Subsea aims to further penetrate the US energy market by showcasing its services and capabilities at the Subsea Tieback exhibition and conference from the 4-6 March Booth 1511, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, Texas USA.

Atlantas Marine operator familiarisation day to improve customer service

The invitation only event was arranged to allow experienced operators to get to grips with the latest Ocean Modules V8 ROV, the M500. Attendees had the chance to spend time piloting the ROV and checking out improvements to the design over previous vehicles including enhanced hydrodynamics and upgraded diagnostic and repair features.

“Atlantas Marine value events like these highly as an excellent chance for us to stay in contact with operators we work with; keeping them on top of the latest equipment developments

as well as any changes to operations, maintenance, repair and emergency procedures.” said Atlantas Marine MD Charlie Foll.

The day followed the announcement that Atlantas Marine are to expand their ROV hire pool with the acquisition of a V8 M500 following a second year of successful deployment of the previous generation V8 ROV, the Sii, in the high current waters of offshore Vietnam.

The M500 was on show on Atlantas Marine’s stand at Oceanology last month alongside a range of other intelligent solutions for underwater inspection including; The VideoRay Pro 4, recently launched Teledyne BlueView V Series Sonar and the advanced and versatile Dextera manipulator which Atlantas Marine are due to officially launch late spring.

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Underwater inspection specialist Atlantas Marine have reinforced their commitment to service quality and continuous improvement, hosting their first V8 operator familiarisation day of 2014 at Vobster Quay Dive Centre North Somerset.

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Tritex Multigauge 3000 Underwater Thickness Gauge The Multigauge 3000 Underwater Metal Thickness Gauge, from Dorchester based Tritex NDT Ltd, is a simple, robust underwater ultrasonic thickness gauge designed to survive extremely harsh conditions that exist in the offshore and underwater industries worldwide. The gauge uses multiple echo which means

measurements can be easily taken without the need to remove coatings. The large bright red 10mm LED display ensures the measurements can be seen by the diver, even in poor visibility.

The gauge is hand held for ease of use and due to its excellent performance, only one probe type is required. The single crystal probe can be used on all applications, including extremely corroded metal, with no probe zeroing. The Multigauge 3000 has an integral battery with 55 hours runtime on a single 2 hour fast charge. In addition, the gauge can be easily upgraded to a topside repeater by simply exchanging the end cap. The gauge is supplied completely ready to use in a Peli case with all the necessary spare parts. As with all Tritex NDT products it comes with a 3 year warranty and free annual calibration for the life of the gauge.

Tritex NDT also offer ROV mountable thickness gauges, which fit onto most ROV’s, allowing measurements to be taken at 1000m and 4000m depths. The gauges have a user selectable RS232 or RS422 output. A dedicated probe holder ensures accurate presentation of the probe to flat or round surfaces with a 360° freedom of movement. Dedicated Communicator software allows datalogging of the measurements on a surface PC. For further information please contact Mr Jon Sharland using the contact details below, or go to www.tritexndt.com.

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Large bright 10mm display for poor visibility with simple measurement information.

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Wet Mateable Jumper and Umbilical Monitoring Device

As subsea field umbilical arrays grow ever more complex the integrity of the components becomes increasingly critical. It is paramount that subsea electrical arrays are made up of umbilical cables & connectors that are known to be good.

Unfortunately it is all too easy for jumper assemblies to be damaged in transit between factory floor and sea floor. Once the array is fully assembled and in place on the sea bed then fault finding becomes highly problematic and test via disconnection runs the very real risk of introducing further faults.

Possible faults could include; • • • •

Manufacturing Errors & Design Flaws Transit Damage via Incident or Accident Incorrect Installation or Load Out Mechanical Damage (impact, vibration, crush, cut, abrasion, etc.)

• Hydrostatic Effects • Water Leak or Pin Hole

• ROV Manipulator Damage • Sea floor movement The Zetechtics C-Kore is a Subsea (rechargeable) battery powered electronics package, fully integrated into the dummy plug normally fitted to the electrical connectors of subsea termination heads and umbilical / jumper assemblies.

When Subsea, the C-Kore can detect the arrival of any ROV (via light source or proximity sensors), and when activated, installation resistance, continuity and capacitance (cable length) are measured automatically.

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C-Kore is designed to provide assurance to field installation engineers that their umbilical systems will meet the client requirements by checking electrical integrity immediately prior to connector make-up.

Tests are performed between all / any required electrical cores and the surrounding sea water.

Lowest measured values are shown on the full colour OLED display; these values can be used to determine if any damage has occurred to the subsea component.

The operator then makes up the connection in the normal way and can be sure that known good components are being assembled at every point in the process.

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Powerful jumper and umbilical monitoring As subsea field umbilical arrays grow ever more complex then the integrity of the components becomes increasingly critical.

C-Kore is designed to provide assurance to field installation engineers that their umbilical systems will meet the client requirements by checking electrical integrity immediately prior to connector make-up.

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Proserv unveils game-changing technology for subsea intelligence Global-leading energy technology services company Proserv today unveiled a game-changing technology for subsea control and monitoring communications, reinforcing the company’s rapidlyexpanding subsea capabilities and world-class engineering expertise.

The Artemis 2G (A2G) subsea electronics module is a next generation controls and communications tool that uniquely frees operators from the constraints of an existing brownfield umbilical by finding additional signal capacity to enable a cost-effective field upgrade or extension. In addition, A2G offers high-speed, copperbased, multi-drop networks as a viable alternative to fibre optic infrastructures within the subsea production system.

A2G maximises flexibility and optimises functionality providing more powerful communications and instrument support.

Furthermore, it increases accessibility for remote usage though its webpage interface from subsea to the desktop and provides advanced configuration and diagnostics to deliver unparalleled adaptable communications.

Proserv’s A2G, which was revealed at the 2014 Subsea Tieback Forum in Texas, has been developed as an evolution of the company’s suite of subsea control modules and is fully compliant with the latest ISO 13628 part 6, API 17F and Subsea

Instrumentation Interface Standardisation. A2G can be used to co-exist with existing networks, is fully back compatible with all existing technology and does not require any proprietary software for remote configuration and support.

Alan Peek, Proserv’s Vice President for Subsea Controls and Communications, said: “With the extraction of subsea oil and gas reserves becoming increasingly challenging in deeper and more isolated areas, greater data is required from subsea instrumentation to provide operators with the information necessary to make effective decisions and optimise production.

Longer step-out distances between subsea fields and host facilities also mean that improved communications and power technologies are needed to enable production in remote locations.

“The A2G has been developed as an advanced intelligent management tool which, as a result, is more flexible and optimises functionality. It is effectively the brain of the subsea and control operations because unlike other tools, it controls all of the communication systems and enables the power, speed and accessibility necessary for the control and monitoring of challenging subsea infrastructures and environments.

“What sets A2G apart is the way in which it manages information and power and the sophisticated way that it configures and communicates the data while at different rates. This new technology has already generated an extraordinary level of industry interest and we expect a strong uptake.”

David Lamont, Proserv CEO, said: “The development of A2G is further evidence of our considerable engineering talent and capability within Proserv. Innovation is at the heart of everything that we do and we have invested significantly in people, R&D and facilities in order to create Centres of Excellence to leverage our global expertise and deliver industry-leading solutions to clients worldwide. Some of the most exciting developments we are currently involved with are in the subsea controls and communications market and we see demand for these products and services growing significantly.”

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Earlier this year, Proserv announced two separate contract wins with Noble Energy and Talos Energy in the Gulf of Mexico where the A2G system is to be implemented on Noble Energy’s Gunflint field in the Mississippi Canyon area as part of work to control two deepwater wells about 70 miles from the Louisiana coast.

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Proserv’s next generation Artemis 2G (A2G) offers a game changer for subsea intelligence.

Proserv, which operates worldwide across several regions, has a 40-year track record in delivering bespoke technologies and services for the energy industry, particularly in the drilling, production, subsea and marine market sectors. For more than 20 years, the company has been providing subsea controls and communications equipment and is at the leading edge of subsea communications provision with the likes of Artemis 2G and the Proserv Seahawk™, an in-situ video surveillance system for environmental monitoring.

Tharsus Group support the development and manufacture of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for the offshore energy industry.

The Blyth-based company is working with one of the world’s leading remote intervention equipment manufacturer, SMD, to produce aluminium chassis for a range of three Work-Class ROVs. SMD’s WROVs, which are utilised in the offshore oil & gas, offshore renewables and telecommunications industries, are highly-regarded across the globe for delivering technology-led solutions to meet the requirements of these sectors, which operates in hazardous environments.

The two companies have worked together for around five years with Tharsus Engineering producing fabricated guards for SMD’s subsea trenching vehicles and aluminium and stainless steel ROV components before embarking on the chassis project.

Tharsus Engineering is hoping to fabricate around 24 ROV chassis a year for SMD’s Centurion, Quasar and Quantum WROV models at its facility in Spencer Road, Blyth.

To deliver the complex aluminium chassis structures, which can measure up to three metres long, two metres wide and two metres high, Tharsus invested in new equipment and processes at its production facility.

In addition, it increased the portfolio of qualifications held by its professional welders.

All of Tharsus Engineering’s welders are third-party certified and assessed and hold qualifications to enable them to work on a range of materials, material thickness and configurations.

Elements of the chassis complex structure required the welders to achieve additional qualifications due to the thickness of the materials used in the construction.

Once completed, the chassis are delivered to SMD’s ROV Centre of Excellence at

the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate in North Shields where the company completes the build, full-system integration and testing of the WROVS. As part of the Tharsus Group’s focus on building collaborative relationships with its customers, its engineering division are also working closely with the team at SMD to further develop the design and production of the chassis with the aim of enhancing the quality of the product whilst aiming to reduce cost.

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Tharsus Engineering, part of The Tharsus Group, is applying its technical fabrication specialism to support the development and manufacture of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for the offshore energy industry.

In addition to working with SMD, Tharsus Engineering has delivered projects for other ROV manufacturers and is exceptionally experienced at delivering high-specification fabrication and welding projects with full supply chain material traceability to multiple sectors including offshore energy.

Peter Sayer, Sales Director at Tharsus Group, said: “SMD is globally-recognised for its technology-led solutions and we are very proud to work alongside them to produce their ROV chassis.

It reflects the quality of the advanced technical fabrication services we offer as well as the success of our collaborative approach to working closely with our customers.

An ROV chassis in production at Tharsus Engineering

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“The success of the offshore energy sector very much depends on the creation and application of specialist technologies. In addition to supporting the industry with high quality welding and fabrication services, Tharsus Group’s design engineers work in partnership with customers to enhance their products and reduce cost to strengthen their market position.”

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Subsea Equipment

The Innovative L300 Light from Remote Ocean Systems (ROS).

Bob Acks (CEO/President), seen here holding his new L300 LED Underwater/Subsea Light at Oceanology International 2014, London. Originally developed to solve a major problem with LED lights on the market, Remote Ocean Systems (ROS) have spent the last 18th months developing the L300. The work has gone into electronics behind the LED lights, so that when it’s attached to a dimming switch, the user has full range dimming (with phase control), but without the inevitable flickering and flashing of the LED light – no matter the voltage input (AC/DC).

This will be of particular interest to our clients as they often need to work at lower levels of light depending on their application, and require a full controllable range of light, with stable light output. Additional features include: 10,000 lumens, Flood (90°) or Spot(38°); conical half-intensity, 6000 metres depth rating, aluminium or titanium, less than 3 lbs in water; 6300K Colour Temp; flexible rear or side mounted connectors.

The L300 will officially go into production in April 2014.

Along with the L300, ROS is launching a full range of new products including the C600 (Interchangeable HD/SD) Colour Camera, C400 B/W Camera, C200 Mini Colour Camera, and Pan & Tilt Positioners: P20 and P100, which have 5 new and improved features: Internal mechanical stop, reduced backlash and increased accuracy (to 0.5 degrees), new connector mounting options to prevent damage to connector, replaceable zinc anode – eliminating corrosion, and improved robust structural design.

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ROS’ clients are now benefiting from being able to buy their products at list price directly from the Aberdeen sales office, as

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The new L300 LED Underwater/Subsea Light

Bob Acks and the new L300 LED Light opposed to buying through an agent with a varying mark-up.

The UK office was set up in 2012, an extension of the ROS Inc in America, that has been in operation for 38 years. Bob Acks and his then partner, Bruce Fugitt, two engineers working at Naval Ocean Systems had an idea, some savings and started work in Bob’s garage to create their first ROV: named ‘TELESUB’. TELESUB was the first of its kind incorporating a single coaxial cable for all communications. Since then, ROS has grown from strength to strength and today has a 28,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in San Diego, US. ROS’ full range includes: underwater/subsea video cameras, lights, pan and tilts, controllers and video inspection systems, manufactured primarily for the: nuclear, oceanographic and military industries.

A range of products from Remote Ocean Systems

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Competence Assurance - is it really necessary?

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The short answer is yes, it really is necessary! The not so short answer is addressing the question of why.

Why do we need to put our staff through what is often perceived to be a rigorous and time consuming competence assurance process when we know they are perfectly capable of doing the job?

Health and Safety Legislation is key when answering this question.

For example, The Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations 1999 (COMAH), indicates that it is no longer acceptable to make untested assumptions about staff competence. The Health & Safety Executive require a system in place for providing and maintaining appropriate levels of management and employee competence which should include the setting of appropriate competence standards, assessment and reassessmentwith a specific link between identified safety critical tasks, roles and responsibilities and a targeted comprehensive management system.

According to the HSE report Human factors: Training & Competence: “The inadequate management of competence has not only contributed to disasters such as Esso Longford and BP Texas City, but also to fatalities, personal injuries and ill health.” The Australian Longford Gas Plant explosion some fourteen years ago, clearly highlights the need for a robust competence management system in hazardous industries.

When questioned post explosion, the operators on the plant did not understand what was wrong with their answers.

In particular, although they knew the correct answer to a question they did not always know the reason behind the answer - giving their answers purely because they were in the training manual.

More recently, A Guide to the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 has been published

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to help people understand the requirements of the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005. The Regulations implement the central recommendation of Lord Cullen’s report on the public inquiry into the Piper Alpha disaster, that the operator or owner of every offshore installation should be required to prepare a safety case and submit it to HSE for acceptance.

The reasons behind having a meaningful competence management

system however are more in depth than purely adhering to legislation.

Not only is risk properly managed and performance standards maintained, but the workforce is kept current, motivated and retained enabling greater success in making sound promotion decisions.

At this point it may be helpful to take a step back and explain exactly what is meant by competence as this often causes more misunderstandings than it should. In their guidance on “Developing and Maintaining Staff competence” the HSE state that: “Competence is the ability to understand responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis. It is a combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and knowledge, and may also include a willingness to undertake work activities in accordance with standards, rules and procedures.” This definition makes the all important reference to standards, meaning competence is equated to an ability to perform to the expected standard.

In the Oil and Gas sector competence is a major component in ensuring reduced environmental risks and for assuring the safety of others. When we speak of competencies for Oil and Gas, we may immediately think of technical competencies such as those for Well Design and Construction, Well Completions, Subsea Engineering, Engineering Operations and Maintenance however, that falls quite a long way short of providing a complete picture. Behaviours associated with competencies such as accountability, problem solving, decision-making, attention to

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competence specialist who will be able to identify and implement the necessary processes. Many competence specialists focus on a specific area of competence where you may need to employ more than one to get the job done. MBA Ltd are unique in being able to offer the entire suite of competence management tools and services; competence development and management, competence training and competence software, all of which have been designed to complement each other and offer a complete competence solution.

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Having understood the need for a competent workforce both in terms of adhering to legislation as well as the advantages for employer and employee alike, the next stage is to achieve and capture all the information, in other words to apply a Competence Assurance System.

This assessment process measures workplace performance against a set of standards, providing critical information which enables an organisation to manage risk more effectively. By identifying the gaps between measured performance and the required standards for the job, competence assurance is essentially the link between individual performance and organisational success. A properly designed Competence Assurance System will provide an auditable record of the management of competence at both the individual and organisational level whilst providing a structure and process aligning mission and safety critical competencies to business goals and objectives. It will provide an inventory of performance standards and will measure performance in the workplace against those standards; reviewing performance, identifying any gaps and determining training needs to close those gaps.

And therein lies the reason why there is still a degree of reticence today in totally embracing the management of competency. It is a highly complex and involved area requiring specific expertise to achieve the desired level of competency management while maintaining a simple, effective and sustainable process. Similarly to most management systems, there is no fixed approach to managing competence that suits all organisations and so time taken to find a tailored approach is often the best way forward. MBA Ltd highly recommends working with a

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Training & Certification

The Academy of Joint Integrity providing hands-on, practical training scenarios The Academy of Joint Integrity, part of the Flexitallic Group, has invested in new specialist training equipment to meet demand for joint integrity skills from international markets.

The Academy has taken delivery of three Flexitallic Sustainable Training Units (FSTU), which will be deployed to Singapore, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Providing hand-on, practical training scenarios, the FSTU forms an integral part of the Academy’s joint integrity programmes for engineers involved in flange assembly, pipeline integrity and hazardous areas.

The units enable engineers undergoing training to tighten a bolted joint and see the impact of tightening procedures, onscreen, through innovative load monitoring software.

Through the application of bolt loads to flanges containing different gaskets, the unit allows engineers to view the interplay between the flange, fasteners and the gasket using various assembly and tightening procedures.

The unit is equipped with Ring Type Joint and ASME B16.5 raised face flanges.

The two flange arrangements are fully interchangeable and give engineers direct experience of tightening a comprehensive range of gaskets including solid metal ring joints, spiral wounds, Kammprofiles and soft gaskets.

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This investment adds to the existing fleet of three FSTUs owned by the Academy, which are in operation in the UK and Europe.

The additional units will enable the Academy’s engineering and

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training professionals to deliver training to Middle East, South East Asia and Australasian markets.

The Academy will support the growth of the Flexitallic Group, which is an international sealing product and services specialist and is expanding its presence in these markets.

It recently established a gasket manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia to complement its existing Middle East operation in the United Arab Emirates.

Flexitallic has also appointed a new Regional Sales Manager in Singapore; engineer Paul Welsford, who will deliver Academy training programmes to customers as part of his role.

Alex Lattimer, Training Director for the Academy of Joint Integrity, said: “The new FSTUs will help the Academy meet international demand for our specialist joint integrity training.

We have seen an increase in enquiries from the Middle East and South East Asia, which, like many parts of the world, hold UK training and accreditations in high esteem.

“Investing in the FSTUs allows the Academy to deliver incountry training in new markets and support companies’ skills development requirements.

“The skills and accreditations provided we provide form an essential part of competence assurance for personnel working on mechanical joints and the FSTUs offer a practical and effective way to deliver our specialist training.”

Astrimar is an internationally recognised authority in the field of subsea reliability engineering and have been providing technical support and training to the industry for years.

Based on industry best practices, their one day training courses ensure that the designers and operators of subsea systems are fully aware of the technical risks they face and how these risks can be effectively managed to ensure robust and reliable systems.

A major challenge facing the oil and gas industry today is the increasing remoteness and inaccessibility of deepwater subsea fields.

Failures in subsea systems are difficult, time consuming and incredibly expensive to address; and designers and operators of subsea systems are finding it increasingly imperative that reliability and failure

prevention procedures take centre stage.

Designers need to design not only for reliability to prevent the need for intervention, but also for maintainability so that subsea failures can be isolated and interventions can be as efficient as possible.

Operators of deepwater assets need to be fully aware of the risks which affect the reliability of subsea systems and make the constant management of those risks integral to their procedures.

Astrimar offer unique, fully interactive training courses aimed specifically at engineers and technical specialists working with project teams, equipment designers, vendors and operations teams to manage reliability, integrity and technical risks as part of technology development, subsea development projects and operations.

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Subsea Reliability Engineering and Training is ever more essential to the Oil and Gas industry

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MBA Ltd appoints new Finance Director MBA Ltd (Maggie Braid Associates) has recently announced the appointment of Christopher Doan as Finance Director for the company.

Based in the company’s city centre headquarters at Regent Road, Aberdeen, Mr Doan will be working closely with the existing team of directors as well as being hands on with the various departments of the business to help them plan and manage their budgets.

Mr Doan brings with him over twenty five years’ of expertise in the financial field having gained experience in both accountancy practice as well as in industry, enabling him to appreciate both sides of accountancy. “My experience in accountancy practice has been invaluable whilst the skills I have gained within

industry have enabled me to see past purely numbers and understand the effect those same numbers have on people”, explained Mr Doan. A Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Mr Doan began his working career getting his hands dirty, literally, working down the coal mine as a management trainee at the National Coal Board in Derbyshire. He soon realised his future lay in accountancy, achieving Partner level in accountancy practice as well as director level in industry.

Commenting on the appointment, Karen Bellu, Operations Director said: “With MBA experiencing such growth year on year the time had come to take on board a financial expert who can help us run the business both on a day to day basis as well as for the longer term through

Christopher Doan analytical and strategic financial planning.

Chris fits the bill for the role very well as he has extensive financial knowledge and experience and offers exactly the right fit for our organisation.”

Improving Safety: Integrating human factors People Factor Consultants Ltd is increasingly acknowledged as the foremost provider of safety-related training and consultancy through its unique combination of human factors and technical training and assessment (predominantly electrical).

Unique to electrical training in Scotland, the company strongly promotes improvements in safety and performance by integrating human factors into their technical courses, many of which have received City & Guilds accreditation.

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Major benefits have been reported by clients through our emphasis on non-technical skills, such as situation awareness, communication, and decision

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making, in combination with technical skills.

Our facility at Langstane House, Union Street, Aberdeen, hosts training rooms and a purpose-built power distribution simulator suite. The power distribution simulator is the only one of its kind in Europe, and is a key attribute in the training and assessment of electrical discipline personnel.

Examples of simulator-based courses include: • HV/LV system control • Protection relay operations • Responsible Electrical Person Courses such as Electrical Safety and Situation Awareness (ESSA) and Electrical Safety Monitor (ESM) have also been approved by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA).

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New subsea engineering course from Jee Ltd In addition, attendees will learn the skills required to write accurate specifications for flexibles, an essential skill for anyone looking for career development, as well as earning 28 CPD points.

Providing a full curriculum of training spanning the whole life-of-field, Jee’s new Engineering of flexibles course is one of its most unique offerings to date.

In addition to an expert tutor drawing on decades of experience, this course is among a small number of programmes on the market providing delegates with the opportunity to partake in practical OrcaFlex software training.

The next course will be held 23-26 September in Aberdeen.

The four day practitioner level course gives a comprehensive look at flexible risers and flowlines, to deliver an expert level of understanding from design and manufacture, to installation and operation.

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Jee Ltd, a leading independent multidiscipline subsea engineering and training firm, has set industry standards with its portfolio of subsea courses, training nearly 6,000 delegates to date!

Jee has been training the global oil and gas industry with its subsea portfolio for 19 years and the curriculum has become the benchmark for excellence in the industry.

The company has built up a portfolio of 23 subsea engineering courses, including Integrity management of subsea pipelines, Pigging and plugging and Subsea controls.

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Inspection & Maintenance

Cortez Subsea delivers one of the most progressive software systems for inspection and reporting Every operator wants lasting integrity success for their assets. The only way to ensure this is with a robust ongoing life extension programme that captures the current condition of offshore infrastructure and sets out a schedule for maintaining its working life in the future.

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Investigating the structural integrity of aging installations pulls together many facets including safety regimes, riskbased inspection management, anomaly tracking and maintenance planning, as well as corrosion risk assessments to ensure the asset stays safe, reliable, and sustainable, enhancing production throughout its life-cycle.

Everyone in the supply chain has a stake in this business critical area and with a £30billion-plus of life extension and decommissioning workload facing the North Sea oil and gas industry over the next few decades, inspection and maintenance companies are just one part of the jigsaw looking for smart ways to capture the maximum economic benefit.

Aberdeen-based subsea services and technology products provider Cortez Subsea is delivering one of the most progressive software systems to the market for inspecting and reporting of assets. As a result, the company’s clients are experiencing a fast and cost effective solution to managing any number of

offshore assets from platforms and FPSOs to pipelines.

Sales and tendering manager, Iain McMillan said: “At a time when organisations are increasingly influenced by revenue streams and higher operational costs, having a subsea surveillance system and easy access to a pipeline integrity programme can make all the difference to the viability of an installation.

“The Pipeline Commander and Structure Commander systems form the basis for our integrated suite of integrity and inspection management software applications for the subsea energy sector.

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“They pull together the raw data gathered during diving and ROV inspection campaigns which is then sent back to our onshore processing team, using the unique Offshore Automated System (OAS), for analysis and draft reports are generated within 10 days, allowing you to get the most out of your inspection campaign and resulting in significant cost savings.

“Traditionally, companies have two different departments looking after structures and pipelines,” explained Mr McMillan.

“So when it comes to pulling everything together, there can be a mass of information in hard format as well as electronic data held on a number of different formats which are not devised to synchronise with each other. Going through all this data can be a very time consuming process and has the potential for vital information to be missed altogether.”

By using the Web GIS (Geographical Information System) Commander, Cortez Subsea can put these newly prepared inspection reports side-by-side with previous campaign reports on the same screen which then allows operators to view the entire field on the one system.

Once the work is collected and collated, Cortez Subsea supply a final report within six weeks, which can then be turned around with all the commentary and anomaly testing allowing the respective repair and maintenance departments to carry out their work.

“By being able to view all this information through Web GIS Commander on one computer screen which is similar to a big dashboard, the video can be indexed geographically which makes it easy to pull up a certain point of the pipeline for closer scrutiny.

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Web GIS Commander allows long stretches of pipeline to be viewed at one time

“This allows operators to look at large complex fields of pipeline, structures and platforms along with the progress planning and maintenance management of the entire field. This makes for easier identification and defect management assessment which allows operators to plan solutions much quicker and therefore more efficiently.”

The software also reduces the need for physical storage space as all reports, whether new or from previous inspection campaigns, can be held together, replacing the need for large quantities of paper documents to be retained for future use.

“Having a subsea pipeline or offshore asset remain healthy throughout its lifetime may be the greatest challenge the industry now faces but with the right reporting system in place, the safety, reliable, and sustainability of an asset can be assured and optimized to the full.

Mr McMillan explained: “Historic reports can be uploaded from a variety of different types of software, providing operators with the opportunity to compare

asset information at the same time as new integrity data and therefore begin planning the next maintenance or repair campaign, all at the click of the mouse.”

“We are extremely excited about playing such an important role during this crucial time throughout the development and decommissioning of offshore assets.”

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“We work alongside operators and understand the core issues they face when preparing asset integrity reports. So whether this is providing the best solution for data acquisition or presenting a more comprehensive integrated structure inspection database system, these new software applications can provide the solution.

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Change required to prevent future disasters, industry warned Experts from the global oil and gas industry have heard that a catastrophic disaster can – and will – happen again if the lessons of Macondo and other similar incidents are not learned and shared routinely.

The stark warning was issued to delegates at SPE Aberdeen’s Another Perspective on Risk conference in Aberdeen, which was organised to address the shocking number of incidents occurring in recent years despite the horrifying images of the Deepwater Horizon being beamed around the world.

Incidents at Frade, in Brazil, Eagle Ford in Texas, Gullfaks in Norway, and others in Angola were highlighted as evidence that valuable lessons had not been taken on board by the industry on a global level.

Speakers at the event – including Lord Cullen of Whitekirk, who chaired the public enquiry into the Piper Alpha disaster, and David Pritchard, co-chair of the Presidential Technical Commission for the Deepwater Horizon study group (US) – highlighted the fear of the workforce to voice safety concerns as being one of a number of factors restricting progress.

Mr Pritchard told the conference the industry had to “do better” but that the number of incidents which had followed on from Macondo indicated that this was not happening.

Referring to Macondo, he said: “If you wanted to put it in a simple perspective, the left hand didn’t know what the right hand was doing.”

He added that, rather than focusing on the disaster itself, it was important to look at the build up to the event.

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“With Macondo as well as other operations I look at, there were unmistakable forewarnings throughout the design and execution process.

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Lord Cullen, in his keynote address, reiterated the lessons of the Piper Alpha disaster, when he said: “Safety awareness at all levels should avoid any tendency to tolerate, cut corners, forget or fail to report, investigate and take lasting corrective action.

That assumes, of course, a general commitment to safety which enables employees to report what has happened without fear of recrimination.”

The event was the first international conference of its kind in the world and was proudly organised by SPE Aberdeen. It saw hundreds of delegates attend the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre to take part in “Another Perspective on

Risk – The Next Tipping Point”.

SPE Aberdeen’s Another Perspective Committee chair Ella Minty who has organised this major event said: “Some people may wonder why SPE Aberdeen chose a topic that, at least in the UK, is generally dealt with by other organisations. The answer is very simple: the time is long overdue for this matter to reach the public domain and, until now, it hasn’t.

Irrespective of whether we are working in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico or the Indian Ocean we cannot have another loss of human life or environmental disaster. Or can we? Have we become complacent to major incidents and fatalities? Is the return on investment more important than human life?

A tipping point can be constructive as much as it can be destructive and it is up to us – as a global industry – to decide which point of the tipping point we will be on.”

The panel session brought together a distinguished group of safety experts including Mark Griffon, member of the US Chemical Safety Investigation Board; Les Linklater, team leader of Step Change in Safety, Susan Mackenzie, Head of HSE Energy Division Hazardous Installations Directorate, Health And Safety Executive and Jake Molloy, regional organiser of the RMT union.

Speakers included Dr Tim Marsh, expert witness at the Safety Culture and Management of Change forums at the Cullen Inquiry; Lillian Espinoza-Gala, independent researcher and Member of Berkley University’s Centre for Catastrophic Risk Management (US); Jem Thomas, head of operations of Albany and consultant to the UK Government’s Stabilisation Unit and Thomson Reuters; William Libby, director of key accounts for Control Risks and the US lecturer and author Loren Steffy.

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European Offshore & Energy 2014 set to make waves With only days to go until the European Offshore & Energy Exhibition, event organiser DFA Media is optimistic the show will exceed expectations.

The newly launched event is part of the established co-location of DFA Media exhibitions – Fluid Power & Systems, AirTech, Drives & Controls, and The Plant & Asset Management Exhibition, all to be staged at the NEC Hall 3/3A, Birmingham, from 8-10 April 2014.

Suppliers, manufacturers and service providers at European Offshore & Energy Exhibition will cover all sources of energy generation, including: oil & gas, nuclear power stations, gas-fired power stations, biomass, wind farms (offshore & onshore), hydropower, geothermal power, photovoltaics, shale gas plus new technologies are being developed such as wave/tidal power and carbon capture & storage for power stations.

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As well as the extensive range of offerings to be showcased at European Offshore & Energy, the event will also feature EnergyDialogue, a three-day conference covering a host of energy issues together with product/solution analysis and debate.

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Conference topics include a review of Sir Ian Wood’s recently published interim report (The Wood Report) revealing the economic and energy security opportunities still available from the UK’s offshore oil and gas resources.

In addition Ray MacSweeney, Ernst & Young will examine the supply chain implications of the Report.

Clive Evans, Deepwater EU, will discuss an

innovative solution for the prevention of crevice corrosion at pipe supports. While Dr John Constable, Renewable Energy Foundation, will debate the costs and future of offshore renewables .

Other highlights include a discussion on safety in the wind energy sector by Steve Green of Safety Technology; Opportunities in the supply chain for marine renewables

by Stephanie Merry, Renewable Energy Association; Unconventional Gas by Nick Grealy, NoHotAir; The future for CCS and its relevance in the EU offshore context by Jeff Chapman, Carbon Capture & Storage Association; “Rise of the Machines” – Predictive and Event Driven Analytics in Energy by Jonathan Guthrie, TIBCO Software, and the Impact of electricity market reform and investor issues in the offshore sector by Simon Monk, IPA Economics.

The UKTI will also feature prominently in the seminar programme for European Offshore & Energy. UKTI will highlight many of the areas it is currently working and the levels of success it is currently achieving for UK businesses including an insight into the supply chain for nuclear energy.

These are just a few of the highlights of the three-day conference. For the full and most up-to-date programme and to register please go to: www.europeanoffshoreenergy-expo.com

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And as well as the extensive range of offerings showcased across the exhibition floor, European Offshore & Energy will also feature EnergyDialogue, a three-day conference covering a host of energy issues together with product/ solution analysis. EnergyDialogue will ensure delegates receive all the information they need directly from leading authorities, policy makers and expert practitioners.

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