Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine December 2015

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Welcome to the December issue of Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine, the journal for the Oil and Gas industry.

We open this edition with commentary from Brandon Lewis (Great Yarmouth) who explains that the East of England’s unique all-energy coast is key to the region alongside new technology and science. In light of the current oil and gas climate, Welltec® suggest that the low price of oil has resulted in a rise in requests for their company’s intervention services (Pg8).

From (Pg 16), our regional focus elaborates on how Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft have established themselves as one of the capitals for the global energy sector – alongside Aberdeen, Scotland and Houston, Texas.

On (Pg 20) we introduce one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of pressure regulators – Pressure Tech.

With a growing demand for subsea installations, they have designed a range of pressure regulators to operate at depths of 3000 metres / 10,000 feet.

We round this edition off with our ongoing focus on all of the latest news and product innovations associated with the Hazardous Area market (Pg 40).

David Sullivan - Editor

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Celebrating 50 Years

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Regional Insight

Energy industry key to Eastern Anglian Powerhouse The East of England’s unique all-energy coast is key to the East Anglian powerhouse alongside new technology and science, the Great Yarmouth MP told energy leaders.

The industry was riding the “tough time” in oil and gas with some “really good news stories and opportunities for the East of England”, Brandon Lewis told the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) annual general meeting.

“The opportunities are here – in decommissioning in the Southern North Sea offshore wind and nuclear.”

“There is so much going on here,” he said.

He was lobbying for recognition of an East of England ‘powerhouse’ alongside the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine, he said.

“One of the challenges for Peter Aldous (Waveney MP) and me is to show Westminster just how much is happening here.”

But he warned EEEGR members from the oil and gas, offshore wind and nuclear industries not to expect announcement of any government energy policy until the New Year following the Spending Review.

In particular, the offshore wind industry would have to wait for an announcement of the next round of the funding mechanism Contracts for Difference, originally planned for this month, for post Round Three wind farms.

But he stressed the Government’s commitment to a diverse energy policy.

“We will have to be a bit more patient waiting for Contracts for Difference.

We have a Spending Review which may have implications. By the time we get to Christmas, the picture will be much clearer. We are determined to have a very secure energy industry going forward.

I am personally very supportive of offshore wind. It has huge opportunities for us in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. We had good news with the Contracts for Difference for East Anglia One (in February) and I know people are waiting to see what will happen with the next round of Contracts for Difference.”

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Brandon Lewis.

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For growth and opportunity going forward, investment in the A47 was essential, Mr Lewis said. He would be pushing for work to start on the Vauxhall roundabout at Great Yarmouth in 2016 and not in 2019, the current proposed scheduled date.

“I am still pushing for a 2016 start. I don’t know why we should wait until 2019. We have to put pressure on the Highways Agency for 2016. Once we get the Vauxhall roundabout sorted out, then we can make wider case for the Acle Straight or a third river crossing.”

Mr Lewis said that more than 200 people attending EEEGR’s Westminster reception in June had illustrated the strength of EEEGR and the East of England energy industry, he said.

“Business secretary Sajid Javid could not believe that EEEGR had filled the members’ dining room – normally only 20-30 people attend. EEEGR came with a clear message about what the East of England has to offer.”

Brandon Lewis.

Formally announced at the AGM, new EEEGR board chair Patrick Phelan took over from Mark Goodall, who stood down. Patrick thanked Mark for his efforts on behalf of the board of directors and presented him with a gift.

New board members elected to the EEEGR board were Graham Hacon, of 3sun and Michael Wilder, of Petans. In addition Mark Goodall, of Aker Solutions was re-elected on to the board.

EEEGR Chief Executive Simon Gray told the meeting, at Great Yarmouth’s Imperial Hotel said:

“It has been a massive year of change with the publication of the Wood Review with SNS (southern North Sea) as one of its key priorities.

The oil price falling from $100 to less than $50, uncertainty of Contracts for Difference award for offshore wind coupled with the uncertainty of political direction made it awkward for us to plan.”

Simon Gray

EEEGR had re-energised its decommissioning Special Interest Group with the appointment of Julian Manning, of Baker Hughes, with a powerful new steering group. A new Marine SIG had been launched

by Baroness Scott of Needham Market under the chairmanship of Richard Salisbury, of Fugro.

“The North Sea is the most industrialised ocean in the world. What we are trying to do through the SIG is to provide more opportunities for our members.”

Skills for Energy developments included the announcement that the ECITB will continue in their support of the EEEGR Skills for Energy programme and the potential to expand the Energy Skills Foundation Programme, which runs at Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Colleges to other prospective colleges in the region and beyond.

Gray also announced the launch of a new Careers Pathway guide to be launched at the Suffolk Skills show supported by EDF Energy.

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News In Brief

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Tendeka wins contract to supply Autonomous ICD technology in Malaysia Tendeka, the provider of completions systems and services to the upstream oil and gas industry, has signed a two-year agreement with SapuraKencana Energy Peninsula Malaysia Inc. (SKE) for the exclusive application of Tendeka’s marketleading FloSure™ Autonomous Inflow Control Device (AICD) valves.

The contract was awarded through Tendeka’s partner in Malaysia, Aemos.

The work will include modifying existing ICD screens to incorporate Tendeka’s AICD valves on the SKE-operated East Belumut oil field. The field is located approximately 160 miles offshore Peninsula Malaysia.

Early water or gas breakthrough can result in lost recovery, lost revenues and reduced well life. Tendeka’s AICD, part of the company’s fully integrated sandface completions solution, self-adjusts to choke back zones where unwanted water or gas breakthrough has occurred to promote oil production.

More than 10,000 FloSure™ AICD valves have been installed to date globally in light and heavy oil wells, ensuring uniform production longevity and increasing production rates by up to 50% in comparison to passive inflow control technology.

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Gillian King, Tendeka’s Vice President of APAC, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract, our first AICD technology in Malaysia. Detailed analysis of the field’s reservoir characteristics indicate it is a perfect application for our technology and the modelling shows significant productivity improvements.

This will be the first deployment of AICD technology within SKE-operated assets.

We look forward to working closely with SKE to install this innovative solution and to share the positive results with other clients within Malaysia.”

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STR signs agreement with IKM Technique

Suretank Chief Executive included in top 100 CEOs list

Subsea Technology and Rentals is excited to announce a new partnership with Norwegian subsea tooling experts IKM Technique.

CEO of Suretank, John Fitzgerald has been selected as one of the top 100 most influential Chief Executives in Ireland.

This agreement will enable STR to further provide complete technology solutions by offering an extensive range of industry leading ROV tooling, service and support from its UK base and regional agents.

The list, published in Business and Finance magazine highlights individuals including veterans of the Irish business world and new high flyers with selection based on successes throughout their career.

Jostein Reinsnos, General Manager at IKM Technique said: “This agreement with STR will enable both companies to serve a larger area of the subsea market with proven solutions. We see this as a start of something bigger that will support and provide the industry with easy access to our subsea and ROV solutions.”

Speaking at the launch event, Ian Hyland, CEO and publisher of Business & Finance said: “The Business & Finance CEO 100 listing identifies the leaders of this diverse community, recognises their endeavours and we hope its publication will play a part in fostering even greater connectivity between these CEOs in all sectors across the Irish, and indeed global business community.”

New Global Business Director for Forum Subsea Rentals Forum Subsea Rentals (FSR) has strengthened its senior management team with the promotion of Nicki Nicholls to the role of Global Business Director.

Ms Nicholls will be responsible for managing and developing the ambitious long-term growth plans for all Forum’s rental product lines.

She will be based in FSR’s newly opened operations centre in Westhill, Aberdeen.

In addition, Christian Blinkenberg has been appointed Global Sales and Marketing Director of FSR’s Global Services division.

Alan Reid, Forum Energy Technologies Vice President Global Services – Subsea Division, said: “Nicki has played an integral role in the success of FSR. Her knowledge and experience are well recognized within the industry and I am totally confident she will grow these businesses further as we look to make the most of our opportunities for growth.”

Below: Forum Subsea Rentals has strengthened its Senior Management Team with the appointment of Nicki Nicholls (left) and Christian Blinkenberg.

John Fitzgerald said: “I was humbled by the news that my name was to be included on this list as it includes some very well known, high profile leaders from Irish business. It is important for me to highlight the fact that Suretank consists of a strong team throughout the organisation, and this recognition is as much to do with the people that I work with day to day as it is of my own work.”

Since joining Suretank in early 2013, John has spearheaded initiatives that have seen the business expand formally into new markets including Brazil, China and the USA. In addition, John led the acquisition of UK-based Prior Diesel to broaden the company’s product portfolio and customer offer.

Suretank has convincingly become the leading supplier of premium, innovative offshore tanks and offshore containers to the global oil and gas industry and is relied upon by many of the industries leading operators Suretank is the world’s largest manufacturer of tanks and cargo-carrying units for the offshore oil and gas industry and all of its products are produced to DNV 2.7-1 certification as standard..

Below: John Fitzgerald, CEO of Suretank.

News In Brief....

Joint industry project OPTION is a step closer to tackling the challenges of oil recovery from reservoirs as DONG Energy delivers data and technical support to strengthen the project scope.

OPTION (Optimizing Oil Production by Novel Technology Integration) aims to significantly improve simulation tools for the prediction and control of the flow between the horizontal wells and the reservoir – with a focus on enhancing oil recovery.

As part of their investment in the project, DONG Energy will contribute with the complete subsurface dataset from the Siri and Stine fields, located in the Danish sector of the North Sea. Dr Michael Kragh Engkilde, Subsurface Manager of Siri Asset at DONG Energy says: “With our ambition to extend the life of the Siri Area, we are continually investigating opportunities for enhancing production. The knowledge exchange with the other industry partners and academia in OPTION could be central to our further development work to improve recovery performance.”

The joint industry project breeds a close link between industry and academia and as such helps to progress research exploitation and knowledge transfer.

This €3.9 million project is a collaboration between industry partners Lloyd’s Register Energy, and its consulting business - Lloyd’s Register Consulting; LR Senergy; Welltec; DONG Energy; the Technical University of Denmark (DTU); and the University of Copenhagen.

It is supported by a €2 million grant from the Innovation Fund Denmark.

Dr Kenny Krogh Nielsen, Chairman of the OPTION Steering Committee and Team Leader at Lloyd’s Register Consulting states: “DONG Energy’s participation marks a decisive step for OPTION. By applying real reservoir data, DONG Energy’s contribution is reinforcing the expected benefits and value of OPTION, and will help bridge the gap between theory and practice.”

Seatronics announces new partnership agreement with subsea tooling company, LateraL AS Seatronics, an Acteon company, has formed a new partnership with LateraL AS, a Norwegian subsea tooling firm specialised in improving offshore performance through its innovative product range.

The new agreement will provide Seatronics’ global customer base with access to the FlexiCal product line. FlexiCal is an ROV mounted caliper that allows for direct measurements from point-to-point with real-time readout. Accurate live measurements provide clients with the knowledge needed to make swift decisions regarding their assets, as the measurements are taken without the need for post-processing.

Certas Energy enjoy a successful Livingston Open Day

Certas Energy, one of the largest distributors of fuel and lubricants in Britain welcomed visitors to the Open Day at the Certas Energy Livingston distribution centre in West Lothian on the 22 October 2015.

The 33,000 sq ft hub has been opened just over a year and as well as a huge warehouse facility, the new site features a specially designed tank farm, with a 150,000 litre storage capacity, as well as holding in excess of 2,000 pallets.

The company supply to domestic, retail, aviation and agriculture customers throughout the UK, and pride themselves on providing the highest standard of customer services, offering bespoke solutions to meet individual lubricant needs.

Andrew Salton general manager lubricants Scotland and North commented: “The Open Day was attended by both prospective, existing customers, the media and the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA). The day was tailored to give our visitors the opportunity to see the warehouse and help them to gain an insight into the size and scale of our operation being carried out by the team at Livingston.”

Below: Certas Energy in Livingston, West Lothian

AEL annouces Caspian & Middle East growth

News In Brief

OPTION’s new partner for improved decision-making in oil recovery

A leading international provider of electrical products and services has announced significant growth in a key overseas market.

In a bid to cope with an upturn in demand, Aberdeen-based AEL announced at the recent ADIPEC event in Abu Dhabi that it is to relocate its Caspian and Middle East regional office to larger premises in Baku. The company sees the move as important in positioning itself for further growth in this key market.

Regional Manager Vali Aliyev explained: “Although the year to date has not been without its challenges, AEL has focused on directing its business towards the end user and this has achieved good results.

“We have been successful in securing business among target companies including oil and gas operators, EPC contractors, marine companies and service providers and we are currently involved in the bidding processes and negotiations for work in various locations including Qatar, Kazakhstan and UAE.” Managing Director Graeme Mackie added: “This move will correctly position us close to our growing customer base in the region and help us to better serve their evolving needs.”

Founded in 1981, AEL is an international brand providing electrical products and services to the onshore, offshore, renewable, petrochemical, marine and industrial sectors.

From the company’s headquarters in Aberdeen, AEL has experienced steady organic growth in many overseas markets and now operates from a network of carefully selected locations in the USA, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan as well as Aberdeen and Ghana.

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Industry News

Peterson appoints new regional director to support global growth Leading international energy logistics company Peterson has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Chris Coull as Regional Director.

Mr Coull is the latest in a string of senior appointments by the company this year as it continues to extend its leadership team to support ongoing growth and development of its offering as well as international expansion.

He brings more than 15 years of experience and expertise in supply base, warehouse, quayside and environmental management which will support the company as it continues to innovate against a low oil price environment.

“It’s a particularly exciting time to be joining Peterson as it continues to focus on innovative technology to deliver the most efficient solutions for the global oil and gas sector. I look forward to working closely with the team to identify and create opportunities for operators and service companies alike to work together by sharing resources.”

Chris Coull, Regional Director of Peterson.

Mr Coull will be based at the firm’s Aberdeen office and joins Peterson from TAQA where he held a number of senior roles most recently supply base & materials manager where he was responsible for quayside, warehouse, transport and environmental contracts for UK operations.

“I am delighted to have someone of Chris’ calibre join our management as we look to grow the business both in core markets and internationally. His wealth of operational experience across supply based operations and his background with both operator and service companies makes him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. In the last 12 months we’ve brought in a number of talented and experienced people who will play a key role in our continuing growth and long term succession planning, ensuring consistent quality and service delivery for our customers.”

Erwin Kooij, CEO Peterson Offshore Group.

Welltec® sees increased demand for services as operators shift focus International oil and gas industry solutions provider, Welltec®, has reported a marked increase in demand for its services in the North Sea as operators scale down drilling operations.

The company, which is headquartered in Denmark and has bases in Aberdeen and globally, says a reduction in investment in new wells in the North Sea has resulted in resources being redirected towards enhancing oil recovery from existing wells.

Welltec® said the low price of oil has resulted in a rise in requests for the company’s groundbreaking intervention services.

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In real terms, this has equated to a 47% rise in intervention work over the four year period from 2012 to 2015 with firms making use of the vast range of technology in the Welltec® portfolio.

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In particular, the oil price drop in 2015, down 50% compared to 2012, has driven the increased demand for intervention services. This is a development that corresponds with operators’ trend of cutting capital expenditures such as drilling activities, and shifting focus towards intervention – a trend recently documented by a leading oil and gas consultancy agency.

Welltec®’s innovative solutions are designed to increase oil recovery and activate deferred production while at the same time reducing lifting costs, allowing operators to get the best results in the current climate.

Welltec® has a range of intervention solutions available to clients, aimed at maximising oil recovery from existing wells – extending the lifespan of fields and at a much lower cost than fresh drilling.

“This new development is a necessary reaction from the industry and shows that the current downturn has prompted operators to search for new strategies to maintain or increase production.

In the light of the current low oil price, we are seeing operators focus on protecting and optimising their existing assets and our solutions are designed to increase recovery while at the same time reduce lifting costs, allowing our customers to maintain positive cash flow.

Just as other industry downturns historically have prompted innovation, the current downturn in the oil and gas industry opens up new possibilities and a chance for the industry to change its mindset, which presents a golden opportunity for companies which can offer an effective, lower cost alternative.”

The solutions portfolio features mechanical, milling, clean-out and conveyance services, which provide clients in the North Sea and globally with efficient methods of intervention to keep production up and costs down.

Christian Krüger, Vice President of Intervention at Welltec®.

Below: Christian Krüger, Vice President of Intervention at Welltec®.

One of the UK’s leading engineering information management companies has announced its third partnership within only a matter of one month.

Teesside based, Datum360, has expanded the business even further through partnering with PerfectProjects Inc and Asset Information Management Service specialists – as part of its growth strategy to position the company as a global business.

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Expanding its already extensive portfolio, PerfectProjects will provide Datum360’s SaaS solutions via the company’s team of expert solutions consultants.

Hans van der Drift, CEO of PerfectProjects said: “The time is right for the company to expand our portfolio. Our heritage has focused on providing recovery to distressed projects. Working alongside Datum360 will allow us to offer our clients the opportunity to implement engineering information management systems from the off-set of projects so they can achieve their desired outcome and as such, reduce the need for salvage operations further down the line as a result of failure to implement robust systems.”

Datum360 has additional offices situated all over the globe including Aberdeen, London, Kuala Lumpur and Houston. The organisation was established in 2009 and has an impressive client portfolio including Chevron, Total, Maersk Oil and GDF Suez.

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Steve added: “It is imperative that companies build the costs of robust information and data management into a project, as failure to do so can result in hefty costs rectifying systems further down the line.

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GEV Group secures £5.4Million investment to accelerate plans for further expansion GEV Group (GEV), the specialist engineering and access company working in the oil & gas and renewable energy sectors, has announced a £5.4 million investment by Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s leading Private Equity Houses. The investment provides GEV with the additional development capital it needs to support its impressive growth plans.

Highly regarded for its project delivery, quality of people and innovation in its products and processes, GEV Group comprises of four main divisions which operate across multiple markets and global locations: Subsea Masters, GEV Offshore, GEV Wind Power and Oxifree.

Subsea Masters is the second largest trading business for GEV and is a skilled engineering provider to the deep water drilling industry.

Based in the highly strategic location of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, the company provides a stable and safe environment for rig maintenance and repair to the West African offshore drilling market.

GEV Offshore provides an extensive range of services including the supply of

project teams for construction, frontline maintenance and asset integrity for the energy services sector. The group has grown significantly in recent years and now employs 145 staff with a turnover exceeding £10 million.

“We are delighted to announce this significant investment by Maven Capital Partners in our Group. GEV has successfully grown its operations over the past few years and has been successful in retaining a strong presence in its traditional oil and gas markets, together with developing a market leading position in the renewables sector.

The investment secured through Maven will provide the catalyst required to fund further expansion in the key areas of our business and allow for the required infrastructure investment to support our growth ambitions.”

David Fletcher, CEO at GEV Group.

Andrew Ferguson, Partner at Maven, said: “The investment in GEV Group has given Maven clients an excellent opportunity to invest in a genuinely niche business, operating

across diverse markets and geographies.

The management team is highly committed to growing the business and delivering on the Company’s strategic plans, and this is evidenced by their own personal long-term financial commitment to the company.”

GEV Group is also delighted to announce the appointment of its new chairman, Ron Smith, who sat on the executive management board at Siemens UK between 1997 and 2010; the introduction between the two organisations was facilitated by Maven Capital Partners.

Andrew Ferguson added: “The appointment of Ron Smith as Chairman will be a key asset to GEV. He has an excellent track record in the renewables space, and his skills will help complement the existing impressive executive management team, allowing them to draw on his wealth of experience and success in the sector.”

INEOS signs agreement with ExxonMobil Chemical Limited and Shell Chemicals Europe BV New sources of ethane for feedstock will complement North Sea supplies.

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INEOS Europe AG, ExxonMobil Chemical Limited and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. announced a long-term sale and purchase agreement to secure ethane from US shale gas for the Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP) at Mossmorran in Scotland, from mid 2017.

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The Fife plant will receive ethane from INEOS’ new import terminal in Grangemouth, Scotland. Access to this new source of feedstock will help complement supplies from North Sea natural gas fields. The agreement will also ensure the competitiveness of a major manufacturing facility in Scotland and help secure skilled jobs in the long run.

FEP is owned and operated by ExxonMobil and Shell has 50 percent capacity rights.

Ethane gas is a vital raw material needed to produce ethylene, which itself is used in the

manufacture of a broad range of products across the UK and is exported to Europe and other world markets. Access to ethane from shale production will provide sufficient raw material to run UK steamcrackers to make ethylene at full operating rates.

“Today’s agreement helps to secure additional feedstock for the Fife plant.”

Karen McKee, Vice President of ExxonMobil’s global basic chemicals business.

INEOS has committed £450 million to construct the new ethane import terminal at its Grangemouth facility. It represents the most significant investment in UK petrochemical manufacturing in recent times and is supported by both the UK and Scottish governments. An existing pipeline will transport the gas from Grangemouth to Fife.

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Directors rally to breathe new life into familiar name The competitiveness of Great Yarmouth’s energy sector has encouraged two industry specialists to set up two new companies with a familiar name.

Mike Jones and Martin Spurr have launched Red7 Offshore and Red7 Inshore Diving, confident that the region’s low cost base will enable them to win important diving and marine contracts on oil & gas and wind farm projects and inland/inshore work.

The two men were directors of Red7 Group, which went into administration following the shock announcement in February of the closure of the group. They believe lower overheads, a leaner operation and Great Yarmouth’s reputation for providing more cost-competitive services than other energy regions will help them build the new business.

Right: Some of the Red7 team working in the Wash near the Lynn and Inner Dowsing offshore wind farm site.

“The drop in the oil price hit many companies very hard but we believe there is an upside to the current situation.

Great Yarmouth has always been more competitive than places like Aberdeen, and in the current economic climate more and more customers are looking at the supply chain in our area to provide them with services they would previously have sourced elsewhere.

This is a good time to be in business on the east coast and we believe there will be lots of opportunities for us in inshore and offshore diving, particularly in the exciting arena of offshore renewables.

Red7 is a lean company with a huge amount of experience and an outstanding reputation for good customer support.”

Mr Jones, Managing Director.

He said the former Red7 Group had made a profit of £7.2million last year, much

of it from Red7’s offshore operations in Great Yarmouth, which enabled the planned investment in new vessels and ROVs. Although Red7 Group had a considerable backlog of work in the Southern North Sea, the sudden and dramatic drop in the oil price had prompted some customers to delay or cancel projects, affecting investor confidence.

“Sadly, on the day of administration itself the company received an order from SNS operator Perenco to deliver a £4million offshore inspection contract, although even this was unable to prevent closure. This is a good indication that work is out there and we have the skills to win it,” said Mr Jones.

“It was a tough time, and still is, but we are determined to rebuild our business with a solid foundation that will provide good quality local jobs,” said Mr Jones.

Red7 currently has five former staff working on inshore projects, including diving engineers Craig Shiers and Stuart Clarke who are now both directors of the company.

EHS today names Solenis one of America’s safest companies Leading industry environmental, health and safety publication includes Solenis as one of only 16 companies recognized annually for their commitment and active employee involvement in safety excellence.

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Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has been named one of “America’s Safest Companies” by EHS Today magazine, a foremost publication covering safety leadership, risk management, industrial hygiene, sustainability and corporate responsibility topics.

Solenis was recognized for its excellence in creating a world class safety culture following the principles and ethics of Responsible Care for environmental health, safety and security, which are essential elements in its business success.

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safety, environmental management and risk control. This year’s award winners include 16 companies from a broad range of industries.

“In order for workplaces to achieve worldclass safety, they must look beyond concepts like ‘zero injuries’ and look toward creating a culture that aligns business and safety,” said EHS Today Editor in Chief, Sandy Smith.

According to EHS Today, companies under consideration for the award were extensively evaluated for a number of EHS criteria, including: • Significant top-level management

support and extensive employee involvement in safety programs • Injury and illness rates significantly lower than the average for their industries • Evidence that prevention of incidents is the cornerstone of company safety policies

• Comprehensive training programs and excellent internal and external communications on the value of safety • Ways to substantiate the ROI and benefits of safety programs.

“Being named one of America’s safest companies truly describes the culture our teams have created and validates the hard work and commitment to world-class safety and responsible care that is carried out at every level of Solenis,” said Kyle Cutsail, Solenis North America EHS Manager.

“Our focus on safety not only makes good business sense, but we also see it as a key part of how we do business with customers,” he said. “With more than 500 technical sales representatives visiting customer industrial sites every day, our zero-injury goal not only motivates our own people to be safe, but we have a unique opportunity to share safety principles and help address risk at customer locations where they may be trying to improve their own programs.”

Sonardyne appoints Robin Bjorøy as new Managing Director

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Trade events for manufacturing and oil & gas sectors helped plug local gaps in industry knowledge and technical expertise Government officials, industry associations, and trade professionals from Myanmar’s manufacturing and oil and gas sectors were gathered at the Myanmar Event Park in October to attend the second editions of Manufacturing Myanmar and Oil & Gas Myanmar.

The only dedicated trade events in the country, both Manufacturing Myanmar and Oil & Gas Myanmar concluded on Saturday, 17 October at the Myanmar Event Park.

The events saw a total of 4,290 attendees, comprising special guests, conference speakers and delegates, trade visitors and press members. In addition to offering local buyers a display of quality machines, tools and equipment from around the world, they also had the opportunity to engage with international peers and experts, tapping their knowledge of the latest trends and developments currently impacting today’s global economic and manufacturing scenes.

Enhancing industrial productivity Gathering key international brands in one place, Manufacturing Myanmar 2015 is the event where local manufacturers had the chance to check out new and best-seller products brought to the Myanmar market by leading international manufacturers and distributors.

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The show brings to the local manufacturing community a wide variety of equipment from around the world. They range from basic factory equipment such as hand tools, motors, air compressors and pallet systems from China, India, Japan and Malaysia to welding equipment from Korea, Thailand and USA, a hydraulic plate bending machine from Italy, a laser marking device from Germany, cutting tools and tooling systems from Germany, Korea, Taiwan and USA and test & measurement devices from Japan and USA.

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Many exhibitors, especially ones entering Myanmar for the first time, got to meet with potential local agents and distributors.

Through networking and interactions with local buyers at Manufacturing Myanmar 2015, they were able to amass valuable insights into the local manufacturing landscape and business environments.

“The show is a great launch pad for TRUMPF in Myanmar, allowing us to create awareness and to build more business partnerships,” said Mr. Edward Yuen, General Manager of TRUMPF, Singapore.

Ramping up oil & gas technologies and services With international and national oil companies getting ready to begin exploration work and other related activities in Myanmar, Oil & Gas Myanmar 2015 proved to be timely for the local scene. At the event, professionals from all facets of the country’s oil and gas industry were able to navigate around specialised technologies and solutions that could help them prepare for the onslaught of demands from oil and gas projects and activities.

Opportunities to network and plug vital gaps in knowledge extended beyond the Oil & Gas Myanmar show floor. Delegates who attended the Oil & Gas Myanmar 2015 Conference not only got to listen to a mix of international and local industry think-tanks share their knowledge on the country’s onshore and offshore markets, investment outlook for the industry, as well as topics related to infrastructure, financial and human resources. Delegates also had the chance to interact with these experts and their peers through numerous networking sessions presented during the conference.

Support from government and industry Manufacturing Myanmar and Oil & Gas Myanmar garnered strong support from senior government and industry officials.

Guests-of-honour at the events’ joint opening ceremony included H.E. U Nyan Tun

Oo, Minister, Ministry of Industry, Energy, Science & Technology and H.E. U Than Myint, Minister, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, from the Yangon Regional Government. Also present were senior officials from the Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar Industries Association, Myanmar Oil & Gas Services Society and Myanmar Engineering Society.

Manufacturing Myanmar will return in September 2016. Oil & Gas Myanmar will return in October 2017.

UTEC NCS Survey and LDD collaborate and win major Heavy Lift survey support contract by LDD

Partnering with LDD the contract is to deliver, in January 2016, a pile guide frame monitoring system, which will be used for the installation of approximately 70 foundation pile clusters for the subsequent installation of 4-legged jackets for the Wikinger windfarm development in the Baltic Sea.

monitoring: jackets, top-sides, monopiles, transition pieces, templates, manifolds etc. when installed from vessels, barges or jack-ups.

Crawford Tennant, Regional Manager EMEA stated: “UTEC NCS is delighted to receive this contract award as it supports our commitment to expanding operations in the heavy lift and windfarm survey support sector whilst also offering broader

workscopes with our sister companies.”

LDD, an Acteon company, is contracted by Offshore Wind Force to deliver the entire design and engineering (including full DNV certification) of the overall subsea pre-piling template system including provision and fit up of all specialist equipment, hydraulics, controls, noise mitigation and motioning systems both surface and subsea.

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UTEC NCS Survey, part of UTEC Survey, an Acteon company, was recently awarded a contract for heavy lift support services for a major project in the Baltic Sea.

The monitoring system has been designed to meet the high accuracy installation tolerances required for each pile cluster, with UTEC NCS using the specifically designed heavy lift / renewables internal software package “Groundbase” to monitor the installations.

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Regional Focus - Great Yarmouth

Celebrating 50 years of offshore operations from Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft On September 17, 1965, offshore workers drilling in the North Sea made a discovery of national importance – one that put the historic Norfolk coastal port and resort of Great Yarmouth at the centre of a massive investment and jobs boom which continues to this day.

Workers aboard BP’s 5,600-ton drilling rig, Sea Gem, first became excited when the drilling fluid returning from the bottom of the well was tending to froth and bubble, and the dials began to flicker.

Drilling continued to a depth of 10,000ft, and by the end of 1965 a 12 metre high flare was burning at the top of the rig – a beacon of the discovery of gas in the Southern North Sea. What followed the discovery of the West Sole gas field was huge investment from around the world. Other field discoveries followed – Viking later in 1965, Leman Bank, Indefatigable and Hewett in 1966 – and the Southern North Sea gas industry boomed, with Great Yarmouth becoming its UK centre.

Today, 50 years on, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft are recognised as a global energy sector capital – alongside Aberdeen in Scotland and Houston in Texas – and has prospects of sharing in £50bn of investment in energy in the East of England over the next 20 years, including oil and gas exploration, gas storage and platform decommissioning, and offshore windfarms.

Great Yarmouth, the main supply base for the offshore gas industry in the Southern North Sea, is home to a 400 company-strong marine energy supply chain, with nearly 7,000 people working directly in energy and related fields, such as manufacturing, technical services and utilities. Its technicians are renowned for their expertise all around the world and the supply chain of companies is sizeable.

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For many firms with the sought-after Great Yarmouth postcodes, one fifth of their business relates to Southern North Sea gas, with

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their other operations spread globally and often across the sector.

Continued business investment in the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft area reflects huge confidence in the local economy, the skilled workforce, the ports and business parks. The area also benefits from an Enterprise Zone, Assisted Area Status and designation as a Centre for Offshore Renewable Engineering (CORE).

To provide space for the sector to grow further and create jobs, Great Yarmouth Borough Council continues to build office and industrial units for sale and rent at the Enterprise Zone on Beacon Park, and to work with partners, including New Anglia LEP, to invest in and support key infrastructure improvements in the park and wider region, helping businesses to relocate to and expand within the area.

Considerable reserves of gas are still to be recovered in the Southern North Sea after five decades of continuous activity.

Looking to the next 50 years, there is an increasing focus on prolonging the life of North Sea oil and gas assets, either bringing drilling rigs in for major refurbishments or upgrading platforms in situ – offering a whole new range of commercial opportunities.

Decommissioning is also a new growing area, with Great Yarmouth’s Outer Harbour recently announced by Veolia-Peterson as the location for a purpose-built £1m decommissioning facility.

Great Yarmouth will also be the base for construction and subsequent operations and maintenance activity for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm. Further opportunities will also arise from the East Anglia ONE Windfarm, with construction expected to start in 2017.

Deirdre Michie, the Chief Executive of Oil & Gas UK, the leading representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, said: “The East of England is a key hub for the UK oil and gas sector with hundreds of companies supplying goods and services to the industry.

Below: Two photos of an offshore worker training on a “Christmas tree” in Great Yarmouth. Photographs accredited to Simmons Edeco Europe Limited.

“The industry is facing very challenging times, with the significant fall in production efficiency and sharply rising costs of recent years having left the UK sector particularly exposed to the drop in oil price.

“However, concerted action to address costs and improve efficiency is well underway to help restore competitiveness and ensure the sector becomes more resilient and competitive in a world of sustained lower oil prices and on that journey, progress is now being made.

“The East of England is well-placed, with its extensive expertise and technology, to grasp the opportunities that will present themselves in maximising recovery of the 20bn barrels of oil and gas that still remain to be extracted on the UK Continental Shelf.”

• Businesses interested in finding out more about opportunities should visit www.theenergyzone.co.uk • Beacon Park, a rapidly-growing hub in Great Yarmouth for expanding energy businesses, is part of the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft (New Anglia) Enterprise Zone, which provides a range of benefits for energy-related businesses to help them grow, including a discount on business rates of up to £275,000 over five years, simplified planning, and super-fast broadband. A range of high-specification office and industrial units are available.

• Businesses interested in moving to Beacon Park can contact the appointed agents, Bycroft Commercial (01493 844489) and Arnolds Keys (01603 620551), or visit:

www.beaconpark.co.uk Growing opportunities – decommissioning There is a potential market of £30bn in decommissioning over the next 30 years, with more than 470 platforms eventually to be wholly or partially removed from the North Sea.

James Johnson, Decommissioning Manager at Peterson, which has been based in Great Yarmouth since 1997, said: “We have a real opportunity, working in collaboration with our partners, to establish Great Yarmouth as the centre for decommissioning for the Southern North Sea, delivering comprehensive, safe and cost effective decommissioning solutions.”

Paul Rushton, Managing Director, Magma Products.

Businesses explain why they are here Energy sector businesses say Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft remain the ideal bases – with some even seeing growth, despite the global market conditions.

Among the longest established energy sector firms in Great Yarmouth is SIMMONS EDECO Europe Limited, which moved to the borough in 1967 as EDECO Petroleum Services Ltd. The business, which operates in oil and gas wellhead maintenance and repair, and valve healthcare services, employs 72 staff at its Great Yarmouth headquarters.

Graham Lincoln, the business support manager, said: “The main reason we stay is very much the port and the logistics – we are putting equipment on and off supply ships every day.

“We’ve got all the local engineering expertise we need right here – so rarely do we have to go outside a 20-mile radius to get any work done. And from the point of view of investment and doing businesses, if you are going to be operating in the Southern North Sea, you’ve got to be in Great Yarmouth – they take you seriously.”

Below: Newly-built unit at Beacon Park Business Park, Great Yarmouth.

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Recently, energy logistics provider, Peterson, in partnership with environmental solutions provider, Veolia, announced a £1m investment in the development of a new, purpose-built decommissioning facility at Great Yarmouth’s Outer Harbour.

The new facility, developed in cooperation with the Port, and with support funding from New Anglia LEP, will enable topside, jackets and subsea equipment to be off loaded for dismantling and recycling.

“With the UK decommissioning market set to be worth more than £30bn in the next 25 years, there is huge scope for the Great Yarmouth region.

Our new office at Great Yarmouth has already proved its worth; we are closer to clients and project teams and have access to skilled workers.

We’re currently working on a decommissioning project in the Southern North Sea and we are confident of winning additional work by the end of the year.

We’ve also invested in the sector by developing Decommissioning Management System to create an auditable trail to meet rules and regulations for such projects.”

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“They include drilling specialists, operations and maintenance services providers, fabricators, logistics experts and engineering firms, supporting the employment of tens of thousands of people across the region.

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Oil & gas company expands with new wells workstream A Great Yarmouth oil and gas engineering business is expanding and adding a new workstream to its offshore portfolio.

EPIC International has appointed a new Well Services Manager made redundant by major international company in the town, adding wellhead and valve maintenance, repair and reworking to its offer to North Sea operators.

Billy Robinson brings more than 25 years’ experience to EPIC International, which employs up to 100 people from its bases on Gapton Hall and the Ivory Coast, North Africa.

Managing Director Dave Rowan said expanding the company’s services during challenging times meant EPIC had a broader offer for cost-conscious North Sea operators on contracts.

“Now EPIC International can offer a complete package to smaller operators, which can lead to substantial savings in the long term at a time when operators are being challenged with their operational costs.

Billy brings an extensive knowledge of drilling and well services processes along with a vast network of contacts within suppliers and operators.

Previously, operators would have to go to big companies that were based outside the area.

Now we can offer in-house services.”

Dave Rowan, Managing Director.

EPIC International has experienced year on year growth since Mr Rowan set up the company 15 years ago after a career working for companies in Great Yarmouth.

It provides operations, management and maintenance support and well service personnel, procurement and logistical services and been involved in the commissioning and decommissioning of key platforms.

It has extensive experience supporting Normally Unattended Installations (NUIs) for offshore operator companies.

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It is currently engaged on a pioneering model for a major North Sea asset owner, saving it £12m a year. EPIC International – known for its innovative approach to offshore problems - developed its Late in Life Operations (LILO) model for the five-well gas platform after an approach from the owner, who had worked with EPIC previously, including during the platform’s commissioning.

LILO is a ‘halfway house’ to decommissioning. The owner wanted EPIC to design a model to leave its options open either to continue production when the industry picks up or fully decommission.

When the owner approached Mr Rowan, it was as paying an operator £12.5m a year to look after the platform. Its contract with EPIC is worth £500,000 a year. An eight-strong EPIC crew is currently working to close the platform by the end of November.

The platform will effectively be ‘mothballed’ - light-housed and monitored by satellite from EPIC’s Great Yarmouth office.

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EPIC International will be the named operator from the end of November and Duty Holder status from the New Year.

“This is a big opportunity for us to do something new and develop a model that we can offer to other operators.

“It is about shutting the platform down, making it safe and looking after it. This is a marketable model for other operators, which removes the enormous overheads for platforms that have diminished production and will either be revived or decommissioned in the future.

“I don’t know of any other companies in the town of our size to have Duty Holder and operator status.”

Mr Rowan said he was keen to employ Mr Robinson when he faced redundancy to keep skills and services in Great Yarmouth for when the industry picks up when oil prices rise.

“Every time a company leaves the town, it can take decades of skills and knowledge with it as well as vital services for the town.

I have been speaking to some of the smaller operators, they feel there is a need to retain these skills locally. We need to keep the knowledge, services and skills here as an investment in the future of Great Yarmouth.

It is important that us working in Great Yarmouth, believing things will turn around workwise, keep services here.”

Dave Rowan, Managing Director.

“Things are very difficult at the moment. Payment terms are longer, budgets are tighter. Working smarter is key. We have had to make cost cuts of 30 per cent for some clients but with the knowledge of operating more efficiently these can be achieved.

“In the past, prices have escalated without control. These cuts are bringing it back to a realistic level,” Mr Rowan said.

Mr Robinson said he was delighted to be staying in Great Yarmouth after job offers in London and Aberdeen.

“I believe that Great Yarmouth has a strong future. It has always survived and had a great resilience the key is the people and the knowledge here. The East of England can react a lot quicker than other places due to the fact it has smaller more dynamic companies that expect change rather than wait for it. We have a superb supply chain.”

SMS Ltd are on the move

SMS have proudly named their new £3 million headquarters, Starling House, after a major contract win which marked the beginning of SMS’s ongoing success in the manufacture of topside equipment, such as hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems for major subsea EPCs and North Sea oil and gas operators.

The new building occupies a prominent 100,000sq/ft. plot allowing SMS the capacity continue servicing the needs of its expanding client portfolio globally as well as the introduction of new product lines.

The larger purpose built facility comprises spacious bespoke offices and meeting rooms and a workshop designed for operational testing complete with modern observation zones for improved safety and

a built-in overhead lifting crane.

SMS is an ISO 14001 accredited company and we are committed to reducing the impact we have on the environment and we are proud that the facility has an EPC rating of B.

“The new facilities have been purpose built for our needs to allow us to continue to work efficiently and deliver technical excellence to our clients.

These new facilities along with the strong and talented people here at SMS will ensure we meet the rising global demand for our products and services.”

Dave Howlett, Managing Director of SMS.

About Alderley Alderley is a multi-disciplined engineering company operating in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries producing effective and efficient solutions for the metering, processing, treatment and control of hydrocarbon products. Alderley has a long heritage in the oil and gas industry and have supplied more than 750 systems to more than 50 countries. Alderley has headquarters in the UK, and regional facilities in the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Singapore.

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SMS Ltd (Specialised Management Services Ltd), a subsidiary of Alderley plc, are excited to announce that they will be relocating to larger facilities at the prestigious Beacon Park business park in Great Yarmouth on the 7th December 2015.

Below: Artist’s impression of SMS Ltd’s new offices at Beacon Park.

SMS Ltd’s new address is: Starling House Lancelot Road Beacon Park Gorleston-on-Sea Norfolk NR31 7BF United Kingdom Note: SMS Ltd’s registered name is Specialised Management Services Ltd

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Subsea Equipment

Pressure Tech Ltd Pressure Tech Ltd is one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of pressure regulators. Over the last fifteen years, the company has developed an extensive range of high quality brass and stainless steel pressure regulators and has remained strong, continuing to grow throughout the many changes in the economic climate.

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Success has been attributed to the company’s focus on technology and innovative products, working closely with customers to design and manufacture a wealth of new products that provide accurate pressure control to systems.

In addition, Pressure Tech has continually looked for ways to optimise its operations in key areas of the business; investing £0.5m in the latest CNC machinery; installing cleaning procedures to cover Oxygen applications; and building a strong team of employees committed

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to supporting customer needs.

Their knowledge of pressure regulator principles and rapid response to problem solving, has led to the development of an extensive range of pressure control regulators for use on gas analyser systems to hydraulic wellhead systems, as well as custom solutions designed specifically to satisfy customer requirements.

With a growing demand for subsea installations, Pressure Tech have designed a range of pressure regulators to operate at depths of 3000 metres/10,000 feet.

Two subsea regulators have now been developed, tested and successfully installed in several offshore systems throughout the world. The SS-690 and SS-414 regulators have the option of either a sealed spring chamber - to ensure the pressure set topside is maintained at the pre-set values irrespective of the depth of seawater, or referenced to external seawater - to track pressure according to seawater depth. Both have the ability to vary the set-point relative to the external pressure

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North East England subsea specialist secures major UXO investigation contract Modus Seabed Intervention, one of UK’s leading subsea specialist contractors, has secured a major contract on DONG Energy’s prestigious Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm.

Modus Seabed Intervention has been contracted by DONG Energy to conduct pre-installation works on the planned offshore wind farm Burbo Bank Extension which is located west of the existing Burbo Bank offshore wind farm, approximately 7.0km off the coast near Liverpool.

The workscope has been divided into two packages – an initial investigation survey of known ferromagnetic UXO (Unexploded Ordinance) targets to identify any explosive ordnance within the site, followed if required by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operation to dispose of all positively identified EO. To deliver this project, Modus will be working with subcontractors N-Sea (Survey specialist) and Ramora (ordnance specialist). The project will utilise the DPII

DSV Noordhoek Pathfinder, equipped with Modus CSROV, as well as N-Sea’s Aberlour to support diving operations.

DONG Energy’s appointment of Darlingtonbased Modus to provide unexploded ordinance investigation and disposal services on this high profile project, is an acknowledgement of the region’s strong supply chain and affirms the company’s position as a leading subsea specialist in the important wind farm sector.

is not only a reflection of our growing status in the wind farm sector, but it also strengthens us for future growth as we continue to invest in the latest subsea technology.”

Nigel Ward, Commercial Director of Modus Seabed Intervention.

“This is a major contract to have secured and we are delighted to be working with DONG Energy on such an important UK Offshore Windfarm Project, and we look forward to completing another safe and efficient service with our key subcontractors.

The contract also demonstrates DONG Energy’s commitment to working with UK contractors in the construction of these strategic wind farms. Modus’ position on the development

Innovation investment as Subsea Supplies launches online ordering solution Subsea Supplies has invested £50,000 to launch a new online procurement solution that gives clients access to thousands of products at the touch of a button.

The Aberdeen based company, which supplies cables, components and connectors to firms operating in underwater-related industries, developed the solution in partnership with city-based design agency, Form Digital.

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Subsea Supplies says the new solution, which has been heralded by industry body, Subsea UK, will speed up the ordering process for clients, improve efficiencies and gives it scope to market components and

equipment to a broader client base.

The business invested more than £180,000 in its new premises in Bridge of Don at the start of the year. The company can now stock around 100,000 items at the site.

Pauline McCann, Sales Manager at Subsea Supplies, said: “We looked at how we could help our clients have a more streamlined ordering process as they seek to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.

“The online portal is easy-to-use with scope to review and order several products at the same time. The solution is an important development as we continue to build on our reputation for exceptional customer service.”

Andy Smith, Director at Subsea Supplies, said: “We have been looking to offer our clients the web portal solution for some time and we’re delighted to have launched it. The early feedback from clients has been extremely positive.”

Neil Gordon, Chief Executive of industry body, Subsea UK, said: “Once again it is great

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to hear about another one of our members bringing innovation to the market. I’m sure this new solution will add value to the supply chain and provide Subsea Supplies with the opportunity to develop as a business.”

Subsea Supplies increased turnover from £4.9m in 2013 to £5.6m for its 2014 December year-end – a rise of 14%.

The company, which was established in 2000, provides components, connectors and other equipment to companies operating in the oil and gas, defence and underwater sectors. Its products are commonly used in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

It represents numerous companies in the United Kingdom, including Cooper Interconnect (Burton Subsea®), Nexans Norway A/S, Masto Wire-Service A/S, Sun-Star Electric and AK Industries, in the supply of connectors and other components.

In addition, the business also supplies intercom systems, underwater lubricant products, ROV umbilical cable grease and other ROV-related equipment.

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Subsea Equipment

CCC selects Sonardyne Ranger 2 acoustics for DP vessel fleet CCC (Underwater Engineering) S.A.L, leading providers of offshore construction and subsea services in the Middle East and India, has selected Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 acoustic positioning technology for its entire fleet of dynamically positioned (DP) diving and support vessels.

Supplied by Sonardyne Asia Pte. in Singapore, the Ranger 2 systems will be used as independent position references for each vessel’s dynamic positioning system and to track underwater targets including divers and ROVs. Four multi-purpose vessels make up CCC’s fleet, including two new 65 metre vessels rated for Class 2 operations. All are fitted with DP systems from GE, with their two 90 metre Dive Support Vessels, the CCC Pioneer and the new build Said Alethia, equipped with dual redundant Ranger 2 Pro systems, the highest specification available. This capability allows CCC to utilise their vessels on survey projects where maintaining a reliable position is a critical operational requirement.

“Our vessel fleet is geared up to support all manner of complex underwater projects. Ranger 2 meets our needs in every respect, offering stable and precise positioning for DP, reliable tracking in any water depth and hardware that is easy for our crews to set up and use. We could not be happier with the results we are seeing back from the field.”

Captain Derrick Green, Marine Operations Manager at CCC.

“CCC’s decision to install Ranger 2 across their entire fleet demonstrates their commitment to investing in the best available technology to support and enhance their operational capability.

Over the last few months, we’ve worked closely with CCC to install and commission the four systems and train operators on getting the best performance from their new Sonardyne technology.”

Graeme Buchanan, Sales Manager for Sonardyne Asia.

For all of its Ranger 2 installations, CCC additionally specified Sonardyne’s Optimised USBL configuration. Here, Sonardyne’s premium grade Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) Lodestar is interfaced directly with the Ranger 2 acoustic transceiver allowing raw range, bearing and attitude data to be simultaneously processed. This integration achieves a tightly compensated solution and allows users to meet the positioning specifications of a wide range of subsea construction and survey projects.

Above right: CCC has elected to install Sonardyne’s Optimised Ranger 2 subsea acoustic positioning technology across its entire fleet of multi-purpose diving and support vessels.

MEC-FITTM inspection of Flexible Riser with 55° wire angle structure

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The inspection of a 13” Oil Export Riser with a tight 55° wire angle structure was successfully completed in the North Sea in October 2015 utilising the modified MEC-Hug Crawler adapted with the MEC-FITTM flexible riser inspection technique.

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This inspection challenge was not only due to the tight 55° wire angle structure in both the outer and inner armour layers of the flexible riser but also the presence of a thick 15.3mm outer sheath with an anti-wear tape of 2.5mm between the two armour layers. Without the pressure armour layer, this flexible riser is susceptible to Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) and possibly Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC). The aim of the inspection was to scan the flexible riser from top down through the sag bend to detect the cracking initiated by SCC and HIC in the outer and inner tensile armour layer.

Prior to the inspection campaign, the MEC-FITTM technique was successfully verified on a simulated test sample with EDM cracks in 45° and 90° angle and all through-cracks in all the layers as well as partdepth cracks in the outer layer were detected in blind tests. The detectable crack size in relation to the wire thickness in the outer tensile layer was 30% for near side defects and 60-70% for far side defects. For the inner tensile layer, 100% of the near and far side defects were detected.

The inspection was performed utilising the MEC-Hug Crawler which was rebuilt to enable the circumferential scanning in order to accommodate the scan requirement of the 55° wire angle structure. The inspection tool was also customised for deployment by an inspection-class ROV from the installation which resulted in substantial cost savings for the Operator in comparison to a vessel campaign with by a work-class ROV. The Client was satisfied with the successful inspection operation and more importantly, that the riser operation could be continued safely.

Diagram 1: Inspecting through the sag bend of the flexible riser with the modified MEC-Hug Crawler.

Diagram 2: Circumferential scanning of the flexible riser with the modified MEC-Hug Crawler.

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TSC’s subsea ACFM® inspection technology assures the approval for containership weld repair, saving time and costs, all within schedule.

During a visual inspection procedure by SOS Ltd, a surface breaking fatigue crack had been found on the port-side of the rudder.

After arresting holes had been drilled, the crack was repaired under water using the stick-welding technique. The scope of work specified that an ACFM® inspection of the repair weld and HAZ should be conducted to determine the presence or absence of any surface breaking cracks.

The inspection was carried out under the watchful eye of a Lloyd’s Register representative, using TSC’s Amigo™ system with

subsea ACFM® probes, deployed by divers provided by SOS Ltd. TSC’s ACFM® Technology is the ideal inspection solution in this situation as it can be used subsea and the surface to be inspected requires relatively little cleaning or the removal of paint.

Therefore, all the work could be carried out whilst the ZIM India was docked in Haifa Port to offload containers. There was no need to dry-dock the vessel, saving the customer considerable costs and time.

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In response to a request from Specialty Offshore Services Ltd., based in Israel, TSC has recently completed the inspection of a repair weld on the rudder of the ZIM India, a 260m containership owned by the ZIM group.

“Although this was a relatively short and straightforward job, it once again showed how the use of ACFM® can make significant efficiency gains for our customers. By being able to work underwater, the inspection could be carried out without interrupting the vessel’s schedule.”

Frank Luikinga, Inspector at TSC’s.

Moshe Gutman, from Specialty Offshore Services Ltd., praised the professional approach, speed of response and excellent services of TSC throughout the whole project. The Lloyd’s Register Senior Surveyor present, Sorin Bolan, called TSC’s ACFM® inspection “revolutionary” and confirmed that this could well be the first time that a repair weld has been accepted as a permanent repair, following subsea welding and inspection.

For further information please visit the TSC Inspection Systems website at: www.tscis.com Left: ZIM India, offloading containers at Haifa Port.

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The Underwater Centre provides MSc students with a deeper understanding of working subsea The course will form part of a module for students attending the one year Subsea Engineering MSc. The Underwater Centre is working with Robert Gordon University (RGU)’s School of Engineering to incorporate a commercial diving familiarisation course as part of the recently introduced MSc in Subsea Engineering one year full time course.

The Centre will deliver theoretical sessions covering diving physics, diving physiology, gases and diving systems, and diving regulations, using the extensive facilities and subsea equipment available in Fort William.

The first intake of students visited the Centre in Fort William last month to complete the week-long course, ‘Humans in the Ocean’.

Each day began with classroom based theoretical training sessions before visiting the Centre’s various dive sites including the surface supplied Nitrox and surface supplied diving sites, and finally the saturation diver training barge.

The students also toured the Centre’s recompression chamber facility and ROV training spread. This practical exposure reinforced the theoretical training making it a unique learning experience for RGU’s students.

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The Masters in Subsea Engineering is aimed at engineers who already have some relevant offshore oil and gas experience and high calibre graduates who wish to enhance their employability in the subsea industry.

A broad range of topics are covered, including well engineering and topside processing facilities, as well as the core areas of subsea engineering including: subsea systems, subsea control, pipelines and risers, corrosion and subsea reliability.

Right: the first intake of students along with Steve Ham (far right, back row) and Rob Collins (far right, front row).

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“We are delighted to be working with The Underwater Centre to help bring the world of subsea engineering alive for our MSc students. The feedback that we have had from the first students attending the Centre has been really positive and it is great for them to be able to experience the practical side of what we are teaching on the course.“

Rob Collins, Training and Logistics Co-ordinator at the RGU Oil & Gas Centre, School of Engineering.

“We are really pleased to be working with RGU to help their MSc in Subsea Engineering students gain a greater understanding of the challenges involved in working subsea. We hope to have made a positive contribution to the subsea work they will eventually be doing.

We are keen to increase the links between university education and the more practical training we deliver and we look

forward to developing the assistance we can offer RGU across both diving and ROV disciplines.“ Steve Ham, Commercial Director of The Underwater Centre.

The Underwater Centre is a purposebuilt subsea training and trials facility and is based on the shore of a seawater loch, well sheltered by the surrounding mountains.

The Centre’s unique location allows it to provide year-round training and testing in a tidal, open-water environment with access to depths of over 100 metres.

On site there is a large range of vessels and equipment and a committed team of expert staff and instructors helping to make subsea training, testing or research work especially for the customer. It is the ideal location to perform realistic and industry-like training while still being centrally located in the largest town in the Scottish Highlands.

JFD’s Divex training courses now running at NHC running since September 2015 and the company has already received a positive response from its clients.

Courses can be booked by contacting either JFD or NHC and enquiries will be handled by the combined team.

JFD is a global leader in the design, supply and manufacture of diving and subsea equipment. The company have historically provided expert training for end users in the operation and maintenance for much of their products.

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JFD’s Divex training courses will now be run from National Hyperbaric Centre’s dedicated Training Department and purpose-built facility.

NHC Training is renowned for offering a variety of industry-respected diver and subsea training courses to clients worldwide with the aim of improving the global standard of subsea safety.

JFD’s Divex courses are well aligned with NHC’s current offering so the combination provides a comprehensive and broad portfolio to the diving industry.

NHC is well placed to facilitate these courses as students will have access to custom built classrooms and workshops within central Aberdeen.

JFD’s Divex courses at NHC have been

TRAIN-R app makes waves in the North Sea Training and Competency app reaches over half of the North Sea workforce Half the North Sea offshore workforce has downloaded a mobile app designed to give them access to their training and certification records anywhere at any time.

In its first year, the OPITO TRAIN-R app has been used by over 11,500 workers since its introduction in September 2014.

TRAIN-R also provides a list of vital OPITO approved training providers’ contacts, enabling quick and efficient selection of training vendor.

The quick uptake of the app in the North Sea highlights the emphasis put on safety and competency in the offshore sector.

“The popularity of TRAIN-R shows how mobile technology is helping to empower the North Sea industry and makes

it easier for individuals to ensure their training records are accessible and in date.

TRAIN-R really allows users to take control of their training and certifications. Its success so far has highlighted that, despite the downturn, there is still a concentrated focus on safety and competency.

We hope that this uptake is replicated globally and can continue to provide tangible benefits and improvements to the competency and training aspect of offshore life.”

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TRAIN-R was developed in line with the growing demand for remote and flexible tracking and planning of training certifications in the offshore workforce.

The app, which is available on both Apple and Android devices, allows users access to the secure database which in turn provides them with information on their personal OPITO training records through the Vantage system.

Around 76% of the UK offshore workforce is employed on a contracting basis, forcing workers to rely upon notifications from employers and paper-based training records to track their training records and renew them on time.

James Hamilton, OPITO UK Director.

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NSL new training centre NSL has moved to new purpose built premises in close proximity to Aberdeen International Airport.

The new 10,000 sq ft NSL training centre, located within the D2 Business Park in Dyce, forms part of the new ASCO Campus, which includes ASCO’s new global headquarters and a 100,000 sq ft warehouse facility.

Featuring a 15,000 sq ft outdoor yard for forklift, lifting operations such as

Banksman Slinger training and lifting equipment inspection courses, the new training centre will train delegates from the oil and gas industry in how to perform rigging and lifting operations safely.

The new training centre includes six classrooms, changing facilities, a breakout area, office space and indoor training space for rigging and lifting, working at height, confined space entry, man riding winch awareness and more.

In addition, NSL has expanded its course portfolio with the following courses now available: • • • • • • • • • •

S-Cape Face Fit Qualitative Face Fit Quantitative Fire Warden COSHH Awareness Elementary First Aid First Aid at Work First Aid at Work Refresher IOSH Working Safely IOSH Managing Safely

If you would like more information on any of NSL’s training courses or would like to see the new facility please contact: 01224 208988 or email:

Right: The new NSL training centre at the D2 Business Park in Dyce, Aberdeen.

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Is your training working?

Let’s be honest; we’re all guilty of looking at certain jobs and professions and thinking - “I could do that what’s the big deal?”

We’ve probably all fancied ourselves as a photographer at some point because, with the latest camera, how hard can it be?

Referees are another example - how often have you truly believed you could do a better job than the ref?

Certain professions look easy because of the talent and capabilities of those doing them! We don’t recognise the complexity of the role or the skill and effort involved in making it look so simple.

What about training? It looks easy too, right?

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As we respond to industry challenges, more of us than ever are being tasked with delivering training without previous training experience or qualifications.

Ignorance is not bliss! Just in case it’s not as easy as it looks, imorph has created a quick guide to help you assess the effectiveness of your training sessions.

1. Is your group engaged?

Are your delegates looking at you when you are talking or are they gazing longingly out of the window?

Are they on their phones instead of listening or participating in a task?

What is their body language saying?

Try to minimise the impact of distractions and boredom by mixing up yourpresentation styles and tools and involving your delegates where you can.

Pay attention to how the group’s body language changes throughout the session and respond accordingly by taking breaks or introducing discussions and activities when people start to flag.

2. Is there any discussion?

A chatty group eager to respond to your questions is often an indicator of an excellent session.

Asking and answering questions and participating in discussions with each other and the Trainer is common when the group is relaxed and interested in the content.

3. Can your group recall what they have learned?

Throughout key sections of your course, ask your delegates to recall what has been covered so far.

If they can remember - good job. If they can’t? Identify topics that are repeat offenders and review how you could train this content more effectively.

Training - it’s not as easy as it looks!

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DBS enhances reputation for outstanding quality with NORSOK certification

Davidsons Blast Services (DBS), headquartered in Peterhead, successfully achieved the globally recognised NORSOK M501 certification, after demonstrating their competence in surface preparation and application of coating materials, in accordance with NORSOK M501 specification.

NORSOK standards are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry to ensure adequate safety and cost effectiveness for industry developments and operations.

The course was undertaken by DBS’s expert blasting and coating team, which saw them carrying out blast cleaning and painting techniques in accordance to the strict standards of the NORSOK specification.

The assessment involved achieving the

correct surface profile during the blasting process and applying the approved paint to a specified dry film thickness range (DFT).

This was evaluated by an independent assessor who completed the process with an adhesion test. This was to ensure that the specified DFT’s had been achieved, therefore ensuring coating integrity.

“At DBS we strive to build upon our excellent reputation for quality and we are extremely proud of ourteam’s success. Their successful achievement of the NORSOK M501 certification in addition to the company’s ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications further demonstrates our commitment to offer clients a first class service.

Family firm, DBS, uses the highest quality products on the market, together with an expert team of blasting and coating experts to achieve a first class service. To help sustain the life of customers’ assets and complete the protection process, DBS apply a wide range of protective coatings includingepoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, antifouling, glass flake and thermal spray (TSA), and the quality of each finished product is verified by the company’s NACE qualified inspector.

“The NORSOK M501 standard was developed for challenging offshore environments and is a major standard for the assessment of product reliability for both onshore and offshore application. Achieving the certification demonstrates to our clients that our trusted and expert team of blasting and coating technicians together with a range of high quality products protects a wide range of assets in the most demanding markets and environments.” Said Nicola Harris, Commercial Director for DBS.

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Staff from a leading NorthEast surface preparation and protective coatings company have successfully achieved a prestigious industry certification in recognition of their high standards for blast cleaning and application of protective coatings.

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Enhancing the mind improves business When thinking about training, what usually springs to mind is the physical or technical skills nurtured and developed, and the tangible results achieved. However an often overlooked side of training exists, one that is becoming increasingly important in this continually challenging economic climate.

The behavioural and psychological side of training is arguably equally as important as the physical. Full-time training professional and part-time psychology student, Lynn Elder, Development Director at Trace Learning Solutions, a learning and development management organisation based in Aberdeen, recognises the overwhelming importance it plays in business and the multitude of benefits it can bring.

“Although skills-based training is extremely important, we often see a lack of understanding or acceptance of the behavioural and psychological aspect of training.

This side of training can bring hugely positive results at both a personal and organisational level. Through developing an understanding of how people think and behave and enhancing this through training, the areas of health and safety, problem solving, workplace morale, confidence and competence can be dramatically increased.”

Lynn Elder, Development Director at Trace Learning Solutions.

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With the recognition of this importance, Lynn has ensured that this aspect of training is present across their global directory of training providers, providing individuals and companies with access to behavioural and psychological, as well as physical and technical, training opportunities.

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Lynn adds, “At one end of the spectrum, we have training providers that focus purely on physical and technical skills. At the other we have companies providing psychological training in isolation, and in the middle of the spectrum there are training providers that integrate both. We have companies on board across this spectrum, and the

importance and popularity of the latter two types is continually increasing.”

People Factor Consultants Ltd (PFC), one of Trace Learning Solutions’ providers, sits in the middle of the spectrum as it specialises in both technical and non-technical safety and performance.

Professor Margaret Crichton leads the non-technical side of People Factor’s training courses, whole-heartedly believing that it is of equal importance when training staff. Her team teaches the theories underpinning the six key non-technical skills in their unique training simulator, including situation awareness, decisionmaking, communications, teamwork, leadership and stress management, then observes delegates in PFC’s unique training simulator and focuses on training participants to reflect on these skills and develop techniques to enhance them.

Margaret comments: “We encourage people to take a step back and view the full picture, as this allows them to assess what is going on and tailor their behaviour accordingly, which can prevent incidents and optimise their performance. There are so many simple techniques that reap the largest rewards, for example verifying information being exchanged by repeating it back to a colleague, instead of simply saying, “okay”.

“In high-hazard industries, 65-90% of incidents occur due to human error, and by learning to enhance these six non-technical skills, this figure can be significantly reduced. Nurturing these skills also allows staff, particularly those that have been in the same role for a long period of time, to break bad habits and change their attitudes about what they do and how they do it.”

Bon Accord Hypnotherapy, another of Trace

Learning Solutions’ training providers, falls at the right side of the spectrum, focusing purely on the psychological facet of training and development.

Anne Wyatt, owner and qualified solutionsfocused hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, says, “The conscious part of the human mind is responsible for only a fraction of our behaviour and way of thinking.

The subconscious mind has an advanced intellectual and a primitive side. When we operate from the intellectual part of the brain we are positive, see solutions and are generally positive and calm.

“However, when we are stressed, anxious or angry, the primitive part of our brain takes over and we lose intellectual control.

Once our brain is locked into that way of thinking, we limit our ability to see solutions and think positively, and it ultimately limits potential, mental well being and workplace performance.”

She continues, “Through my solutionsfocused therapy technique, people can get back to their optimal state of mind.

By understanding how the brain works, and undergoing this type of training, people can increase problem solving, positivity, wellbeing, concentration and team spirit. This therapy can also help people overcome fears, for example the fear of presenting or being interviewed.”

At a time when there are redundancies across the city, Trace Learning Solutions recognises that, now more than ever, employees need to be focused, effective and confident in their roles to ensure their businesses succeed. Behavioural and psychological-focused training is increasingly a sought after solution, and must be a core focus for businesses going forward.

Hundreds of pupils set to hear about the exciting world of underwater science - SUT to host its annual schools Christmas lectures

SUT is inviting local schools to events in Aberdeen and London to help them learn about the careers opportunities that the oceans have to offer.

The free events, which take place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on December 2 and at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich on December 4, will include a structured mix of audio-visual presentations by leading industry experts from a range of underwater science and technology backgrounds.

The Aberdeen session is aimed at primary 6 and 7 children. They will hear presentations from three industry experts. Sandra Bisset, Learning Officer at Macduff Marine Aquarium will take the children on a journey from the tidal shores, through the fringing kelp

forests and down to the dark sea floor to discover the incredible life that hides beneath the waves. Jeremy Cresswell, Editor of the Press and Journal’s Energy supplement, will provide an insight into how Aberdeen has become a leading focal point for renewable energy and Scott Graham from The National Hyperbaric Centre will educate the pupils about offshore and in shore diving and diving equipment.

The London event is aimed at pupils at a different stage. KS4 and post-16 students will get the chance to explore a wide range of ‘extreme’ and varied underwater career opportunities that are on offer in Britain.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for school pupils to learn about underwater science and technology. We have excellent speakers who can pass on their experiences and knowledge from the industry to a younger generation.

These events aim to excite young people and get them interested in what the sector offers. I would

encourage school teachers to get in touch and book a place with us in December.”

Dr Bob Allwood, CEO, SUT.

The pupils will also have the opportunity to purchase a fun, informative, illustrated book about the wonders of underwater technology set to be launched later this month.

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The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) is hosting its annual Christmas lecture events in December which will provide hundreds of school pupils with an exciting insight into the world of underwater science.

‘Can a Lobster be an Archaeologist – Quirky Questions and Fascinating Facts about the Underwater World’, features contributions from a number of SUT members. From exploring lost treasure to sea monsters, ocean rubbish and how to build your own ROV, the book is packed with factual and fun stories brought to life by quirky illustrations by artist Rachel Hathaway.

For further information, visit:

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and to book your school to attend, please contact Kirsty Webster at:

kirsty.webster@sut.org or telephone: 01224 823637.

Falck Safety Services UK adds construction safety training to its portfolio A leading safety training firm is building on its portfolio of services on offer at its North East base with the introduction of new health and safety courses for construction personnel.

Falck Safety Services UK (Falck), which has 32 training centres across the world including four UK sites in, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Montrose and Teesside, has opened up registration for four CITB approved construction safety courses from its training centre in Aberdeen.

Managing Director for Falck Safety Services UK, Colin Leyden, said: “As a leading safety training firm, we are always looking for means to develop our training offering; not only to implement modern training techniques into our current programmes, but also to expand into new markets.

Although well known for delivering expert training within the oil and gas industry, we are also working in partnership with other key industries to help drive and implement the highest quality safety training.

The construction industry, similar to oil and gas industry, has recognised the need for competence throughout the workforce and Falck are committed to providing the

necessary training for this sector, offering the same expert instructors and service levels that our core oil and gas customers receive.”

Falck already provides realistic training, in a safe and controlled environment, to more than 340,000 people each year within a range of industries including global oil and gas, shipping, renewable energy, military, maritime and aviation industries.

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Expanding into the new market, the new courses will include Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) and both SMSTS and SSSTS refresher courses. The new courses are available for project managers, site managers, supervisors, business proprietors and client-based personnel working on UK Contractor Group (UKCG) sites.

Valid for five years, the certifications will provide construction personnel with the knowledge and skills to ensure healthy and safety conditions for construction site employees, including the need for risk assessments and adequate communication on site.

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Proserv seals significant contract for Johan Sverdrup work Global-leading energy services company Proserv has secured a contract with a value of more than 20 million NOK (approx. £1.6 million) to provide topside control equipment at one of the largest field discoveries on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

The agreement will see Proserv supplying Aibel, on behalf of Statoil, with a hydraulic power unit (HPU) and three chemical injection panels to be used on the prestigious Johan Sverdrup development’s drilling platform.

To deliver the products, Proserv will make the most of its international network with staff at Proserv’s base in Norway working in collaboration with their Dubai colleagues.

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“To be involved with such a high-profile development is a major endorsement of Proserv’s capabilities.

Our global footprint and reputation for working effectively across the company’s international operations, combined with our track record of developing existing technologies that can co-exist together and be retrofitted, played a key role in securing this contract.

As a result, this ensures innovative and cost-effective solutions to clients while this latest contract also further secures jobs in what is a testing time for the oil & gas industry as a whole.”

Henrik Johnson, Proserv’s Regional President for Scandinavia.

The work is due for completion by June 2016 and the HPU will be delivered with remote controlled cleaning system for hydraulic oil.

Proserv’s chemical injection panels will service a total of 80 injection lines.

The panels allow for each line to be remotely operated and monitored for flowrate and pressure.

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

Below: Contract win underpins Proserv’s track record of developing existing technologies that can co-exist together and be retrofitted.

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New Ingersoll Rand Sub Sea Hoist designed for tough applications

The new Subsea Hydraulic Hoist is ideal for tough and unusual applications above the deck and under water. It is available in capacities of up to 50 metric tons, and features corrosion-resistant chains and housing. The Subsea Hoist is available with a high-performance hydraulic motor that has a fully sealed gearbox to enable safe, continuous operation at underwater depths of up to 70 meters, in water temperatures as low as -20° Celsius/-4° Fahrenheit. The Subsea Hoist has a diverfriendly pendant controller, which is compatible with constricted, gloved-hand movements. The Subsea Hydraulic Hoist assists in ship repair and husbandry, salvage and recovery operations, subsea maintenance and repair operations in the

oil and gas industry, and decommissioning of subsea structures.

Built for underwater applications, the Subsea Hoist’s standard features are designed to meet submerged conditions, including: • Corrosion-resistant chain and housing for longer life in the subsea environment • A fully enclosed gearbox and motor for safe underwater operation • Rugged, all-steel construction for maximum durability • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.16 standard rating • Automatic disc brakes operate directly on the gear set to slow the system for safe operation • A counterbalance valve provides precise control of lowering speed • Vertical or horizontal use for maximum application flexibility • Meets The European Materials Handling Federation (FEM) classification with a driving Mechanism Classification of 1Bm

• Additional features include sand blasted surface preparation and offshore paint system Ingersoll Rand manufactures material handling and lifting equipment that serve the needs of customers around the globe.

Ingersoll Rand has been developing hydraulic hoists that are designed with premium features and rugged materials that are beyond tough for more than 30 years. Constructed to meet the utmost safety and regulatory standards, Ingersoll Rand winches and hoists move equipment and personnel safely, reliably and efficiently in harsh operating conditions.

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To fulfill the growing need for safe and reliable subsea lifting devices in the renewable energy, shipyard, marine construction and many other markets, Ingersoll Rand has introduced a new hoist to fit those industries.

Right: Ingersoll Rand Sub Sea Hoist

Process technologies boosted with big-bag handling Processing procedures involving powdered, granulated or other free-flowing materials require regular, high volume product top-ups to maintain adequate production through-puts.

The specialised big-bag, air operated hoists manufactured

by J D Neuhaus are suitable for operating with single or twin bag loads. These handling products also provide safe, speedy and accurate positioning, even where limited headroom conditions exist.

Individual bag loads of 1100 or 2200kg can be accommodated, with precision handling facilities incorporated for discharge at storage sites or process line delivery chutes etc.

The hoist systems are also designed for reliable and safe operation within dust

The JDN big-bag handling hoists are purpose designed and feature twin overhead trolleys connected with rigid spacer beams, and the whole unit running on an overhead support beam. The hoists are dust-proof and explosion protected, designed for full 24/7 operation within extreme low headroom conditions.

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Typical applications include food products (salt, sugars, flour, starches etc), chemical and construction/building markets (limes-hydrate, plastics, minerals, cement), together with specialist markets including pharmaceuticals, granulate, GGBS, energy, environment, recycling, sewage etc.

laden atmospheres, including areas at risk of explosion. Their operating medium is compressed air (6 bar pressure), with additional spark protection also being available, ensuring explosion protection classifications according to Directive 94/9/ EG (Equipment and Protection Systems Intended for use in Potentially Explosive Areas [ATEX]). The explosion potential of dust laden atmospheres can be high where handling powdered chemicals, but with more innocuous food based components or metallic powders all being susceptible to ignition where critical air/dust content conditions are reached.

Individual handling capacities 1100 and 2200kg are available in two configurations of either single or twin lift/load hooks.

The single hook unit is designed for operation with a standard cruciform lifting beam.

The twin load hook models operate with more complex beam designs, or for standard lifting beams featuring twin suspension points.

They can also be operated with synchronised lifting operation. Each hoist is fitted with a chain box, which is sited to eliminate the risk of collisions between loads and the chain box.

The hoist low-headroom designs are also compatible with the handling of a wide variety of bulky or unusual loads. These big-bag hoists have 100% duty ratings, so eliminating downtimes. They can also be supplied with a wide variety of beam sizes and profiles, with optional hook centres located as required.

The compact, modern design incorporates many JDN standard components to guarantee reliable operation combined with cost effective manufacture. No additional motor lubrication is required and only a small number of wear-free moving parts are incorporated for minimum maintenance. The hoists can be supplied with optional explosion protection ratings of: EX II 2 GD IIA T4 / II 3 GD IIB T4 and EX II 2 GD IIB T4 or II 2 GD IIC T4.

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Sparrows Group and OptiLift collaborate to offer innovative efficiency enhancing lifting technology Sparrows Group and Norwegian firm OptiLift have formed a strategic partnership to deliver cutting-edge robot vision laser technology which will dramatically improve the up-time of lifting operations.

Traditionally decisions about lifting in harsh weather are based on significant wave height but OptiLift’s Motion Reporter collects real time vessel movements which identify the actual wave height on deck which often varies by several metres on different parts of the vessel.

Having possession of this important data means crews can make informed decisions about safely continuing lifting operations and avoiding unnecessary costly delays.

The Motion Reporter is a unique piece of technology that works using a laser and camera that automatically generate 3D models of supply vessels without any sensors or instrumentation required to be on the vessel itself.

mitigate the risk of the weather delaying your lifting operations is absolutely invaluable.

By combining Sparrows’ 40 years of experience in lifting operations in the challenging environment of the North Sea with OptiLift’s innovative and unique approach to lifting technology, we can deliver increased efficiency and reduced costs without compromising on safety.”

Stewart Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of Sparrows Group.

“We are excited to be working with a partner as experienced and knowledgeable as Sparrows. The Motion Reporter can change the norm of lifting operations in harsh environments, allowing operators to undertake the loading and discharging of cargo quickly and securely, without having to wait for days to know it’s safe to do so. As the world leader in global lifting operations, Sparrows can ensure the

technology is used to its full advantage.”

Camilla Nylund, General Manager at OptiLift.

OptiLift is a technology development company focused on innovative solutions for offshore cranes and lifting. The company has a technology development department located in Kristiansand, and sales department located in Stavanger.

Sparrows Group is the global leader in the provision of engineered products and services in the specialist areas of lifting and handling, cable and pipe lay, and fluid power to the energy industry.

Established originally in 1946, the Sparrows Group moved into the oil and gas market in 1975 and celebrates 40 years working offshore this year. They are one of the most well-known and trusted names in the oil and gas industry.

Below: Motion Reporter being used to transfer cargo from supply vessel to FPSO.

As part of the agreement, Sparrows Group will distribute, install and maintain the Motion Reporter on behalf of OptiLift.

“Joining forces with OptiLift significantly enhances our capabilities because they have developed a huge innovation in lifting technology. OptiLift’s Motion Reporter could dramatically increase operational efficiency, especially in harsh environments where having the ability to

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Revolutionary technology nets deal with Statoil for start-up company

Sand control engineering specialist, Darcy, has signed a framework agreement with Statoil, to supply its unique hydraulic screen technology to the oil giant’s assets in the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

The contract, which could have a seven year duration, could be worth millions to Darcy, representing a step-change in the company’s growth.

With 70% of mature and deep water oil and gas wells requiring sand control and experiencing costly challenges, Darcy believes there is a significant global market for the hydraulic screen technology enabling operators to complete sand plagued wells much more efficiently.

“This framework agreement is a major milestone in Darcy’s growth and signals a new trajectory for the company.

Having invested considerably in the development of our hydraulic screens, it is fantastic to now have proven technology which we aim to roll out globally at

a time when the industry is focused on driving efficiencies and reducing costs.”

Steve Bruce, CEO of Darcy.

Darcy designed and developed the technology in response to industry concerns about the high failure rate and costs of traditional gravel packing methods to control produced sand in well completions operations.

“Our hydraulic system offers a more efficient alternative and enables operators to complete wells which would be difficult or impossible using traditional sand control methods,” explained Mr Bruce.

The agreement comes on the back of a world-first successful installation of Darcy’s technology on Statoil’s Statfjord oil field in the Norwegian North Sea. This field faces challenges with continuous pressure depletion and reduced margins for pumping traditional open hole gravel packs. Integrating with Statoil’s completion equipment suppliers, the activation of the hydraulic screen took less than one hour of rig time.

The hydraulic system provides ‘pump free’ sand control delivering increased operational efficiency and simplifying logistics in drilling

and completing wells to reduce time and costs. For the first time in the industry, it uses patented hydraulic technology that is easily activated from the surface to provide an alternative to gravel packing which is more time-consuming and labour intensive.

Mr Bruce added: “Securing field trials of new technology in oil and gas has always been challenging and we are grateful to Statoil for being so receptive to and supportive of our technology.

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An Aberdeen based startup company has secured a contract with Statoil following a successful trial of its downhole well completions technology.

The hydraulic screen is suited to deepwater regions, mature fields and HPHT wells.

The technology eliminates the need for specialist pumping crews or additional downhole tools required for gravel packing.

It is easily integrated with standard completions equipment which provides logistical efficiencies on transportation and bed space.

Above: Steve Bruce and Keith Oddie of Darcy.

Hydraulics company starts cost saving innovations to Middle Eastern market An Aberdeenshire company calls on further innovations to support the oil & gas sector.

ITC Hydraulics, the hydraulic solutions specialist, last month showcased two of its newest innovations at ADIPEC, The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference.

“We brought two of our latest product offerings to ADIPEC at a time when service companies, like ourselves, need to look at bringing cost and time saving solutions to the market.

We need to be providing our clients with

therefore reducing costs.”

“Our Combo Reeler was designed with vessel deck space in mind, as it is at such a premium. We have designed a hydraulic umbilical hose reel with integral HPU as one unit, rather than two, for the deployment of hoses/cables for subsea operations.

ITC’s client list includes Subsea 7, Aker Solutions and Oceaneering.

“This allows the self-propelled hose reeler to be installed on deck without the requirement of connecting hoses between the reeler and the HPU, minimising footprint and deck trip hazards.

Ian concludes, “Deeper cost cutting is a continuing key theme for the oil majors and service companies need to be able to offer and respond to this.”

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The Aberdeenshire-based business, which employs 16 staff, introduced its new Casing Jack and Combo Reeler to the Middle Eastern market, for the first time, during one of the world’s key oil and gas exhibition and conferences.

groundbreaking products to support the sector during challenging times, and organisations most definitely need to bring something new to the table and innovation is key.”

Ian Clark, Managing Director of ITC Hydraulics.

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Getting the best from HAZOPs

by Allan Cameron, Technical Director, Sabre Safety) Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs) have been around for decades and are one of the most effective ways of identifying process hazards, assessing risks and producing prioritised actions to deal with those risks.

of information needs to be checked ahead of the meeting. Almost inevitably, not all information will be available. If a particular section of the operation is missing in terms of details, or the team knows that it has recently been majorly modified, it might be best to leave it out and mark it down to be HAZOPed later.

In today’s state of the industry, it is especially important that all process is organised and streamlined to reach outcomes as efficiently as possible.

HAZOPs are no exception to this.

So what are the ways in which this can be achieved? And what are the challenges that need to be met?

Focus on the task and the team A HAZOP is all about team effort and concentration. There should be no distractions, including distractions of people attending for other purposes such as information gathering, and the group itself should be limited to half a dozen, well prepared people. These people should of course be able to see the operation or process from different points of view.

They should also include the right mix of people: the HAZOP process is a good opportunity for people to learn about the process, but there should be someone on the team who has been involved in a similar operation.

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Get the planning right How long does the HAZOP need to achieve its objectives? It is important that an informed estimate is made of the time that needs to be allocated: sometimes, people outside the group, can be at the heart of such a decision and can get it badly wrong. This means that time for crucial discussion and brainstorming could be compromised, with adverse effects on the quality of the analysis.

To avoid this happening, there needs to be a well founded estimated agenda of the ground to be covered, agreed in advance by all participants, and with some flexibility to adjust the agenda (up or down) as required.

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Getting the time allocation for a HAZOP right is always a major issue. If time is tight, then it is better to miss out particular areas in the review rather compromising on quality. If people have come from around the world then it is ideal if an extra day can be built into the schedule to allow for contingencies. If the process finishes early, then it is always much less problematic to allow them to leave early rather than asking them to stay on.

Progress throughout the HAZOP has to be carefully and constantly monitored by the leader.

Do the prep As with most things in life, poor preparation leads to bad results, and HAZOPs are no different. All information brought along to and used as part of a HAZOP must be the latest and must be complete to avoid wasting valuable time and energy. The completeness

Keep the right focus Restricting the brainstorming is definitely a mistake. All too often, this happens by key words, parameters and nodes being left out. Or there is just a superficial review of key words and parameters, listing just the most obvious causes of deviation. This can set a pattern that goes against in-depth analysis as the group repeats the same causes.

Prior information, including a HAZOP from a ‘similar’ project, can also take people away from analysing the possible specific risk scenarios, including the non-obvious ones. In the ‘HAZOP by difference’ approach, care must be taken especially in cases where similar equipment has been used in different operations.

It is easy to focus on the hardware changes and not to consider all the process conditions of the current operation, which could also have an operational impact.

Avoid box ticking!

It is not about ‘ticking all the boxes’, but it is about identifying all possible deviations through discussion.

Once again, brainstorming is the way to avoid this and the limitations of the HAZOP table.

Above: Allan Cameron, Technical Director, Sabre Safety.

Make targeted recommendations HAZOPS should identify all the risk scenarios but make recommendations only for those scenarios that have not been covered by safeguards: these are the recommendations that really matter for the safety of the vessel, rig, operation or process. It should go without saying that all recommendations should be clear, specific and unambiguous.

Conclusion Over recent years HAZOPS meetings have opened out to include more input from more specialists. This is definitely the case with Sabre Safety as an expert company in dealing with irrespirable gases and providing associated engineering solutions.

In the past, we would have been brought in as a ‘call-off’; today, we are generally involved in the briefing stages too as a fresh pair of eyes to provide feedback to the planners. This approach in itself works to build a better, much more co-ordinated team of people, improving safety and operations. It also produces more creative thinking, and that too is at a premium in today’s challenging industry.

N-Sea successfully completes unexploded ordnance campaign

Transmission system operator, TenneT’s grid connection system connects wind parks in the North Sea with the high-voltage grid onshore. The survey campaign undertaken by N-Sea comprised a geophysical survey (multibeam, Side Scan Sonar (SSS), Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) and Magnetometry) of 137 targets within the main cable corridor and adjacent anchor corridors, totalling almost 2000km.

N-Sea managed this project from Eemshaven, with a local team managing all near shore and offshore vessels whilst processing all acquired data. Four survey vessels were utilised, including the Noordhoek Pathfinder.

The investigation element of the project resulted in three positively-identified explosives; two sea mines and one grenade. The sea mines were destroyed on site, with N-Sea coordinating the operation under supervision of the German explosive ordnance disposal service. Requiring a more accurate identification, the grenade disposal was carried out on board a separate vessel, through use of a mobile x-ray machine.

Top right: The Noordhoek Pathfinder vessel.

“The corridor started in very shallow water mudflats for a 12 nautical mile zone, north of Borkum in Germany, which is a very challenging environment known for its shallow waters, high currents and continuously moving sandbanks.

Despite the many challenges and intricacies of the campaign, we successfully identified and destroyed three explosive devices and are proud to have been involved in such an important project. We are delighted to have provided an efficient and safe service, with no incidents, which reflected our ability to always provide ‘safe, sound and swift’ solutions.”

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Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea, has successfully completed an unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey, ID and disposal campaign for the TenneT project, BorWin3. Taking place between January – August this year, the work scope involved surveying the seabed to identify and remove undiscovered explosive devices along the cable route of BorWin3.

Gerard Keser, CEO of N-Sea.

N-Sea is known for its innovative work as an independent offshore subsea contractor, specialising in IMR services for the renewable, oil and gas and telecom/utility industries, as well as for civil contracting communities. N-Sea provides near shore, offshore and survey services to major operators and service companies alike.

Scottish researchers to work on ground-breaking reservoir evaluation tool Technology which could significantly reduce the cost of evaluating subsea hydrocarbon deposits is to be developed at the University of Glasgow in collaboration with Badger Explorer ASA and supported by the Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC).

for subsurface penetration to continue.

Researchers within the university will develop and test the high pressure high temperature (HPHT) ultrasonic transducer component which will be utilised within the Badger Explorer.

Aberdeen based OGIC has paired the company with the University of Glasgow which will assist them in carrying out research into ensuring the drill spoil is effectively and reliably compacted

“The fact that the R&D capabilities required for this element of the project are within the University of Glasgow is testament to the

Ian Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of OGIC.

Professor Margaret Lucas, who leads the ultrasonics group in the School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow, said: “The Badger Explorer project requires us to design a compactor and the high power ultrasonic transducer driving it. The harsh operating conditions of high pressure and temperature will be a real challenge for us.

The support from OGIC is vital for tackling the research challenges, and enabling further development of Badger’s novel rig-less exploration technology.”

OGIC provides a single access point to the knowledge and capabilities of Scottish universities for the oil and gas industry.

It part-funds and provides management support to projects with the potential to deliver technology solutions to the exploration, production and decommissioning challenges facing the industry.

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Badger Explorer ASA holds the patents for the Badger Explorer technology which is a rig-less formation and reservoir evaluation tool.

The device drills down to the target reservoir, compacting and ejecting the drill spoil at the back end of the device using an ultrasonic compactor. The sensors continuously record data and provide long-term monitoring of the formation. Once the required reservoir target has been evaluated, the Badger Explorer is left permanently underground.

The Badger Explorer technology has been developed with the backing of a number of major operating companies including Chevron, CNPC, ExxonMobil, Shell, Statoil and Wintershall. A key component of the technology will now be developed and tested in conjunction with researchers at the University of Glasgow bringing this potentially gamechanging product to market.”

enormous oil and gas related expertise that we have as a country, which OGIC aims to harness in support of the energy sector’s future.”

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Ground-breaking welding operations on cracked gas pipeline 27 metres below the Java sea while pipeline remained live DCN International Diving and Marine Contractors recently developed and employed a unique method that made it possible to repair a crack in a 32-inch gas pipeline three times more cheaply than by installing a bypass.

Engineers from the came up with a completely new application for an existing concept. Thanks to a number of innovative alterations, DCN was able to introduce the method in the Java Sea, where an extremely critical repair could be carried out on a live operational gas pipeline. For the client, the new method meant a saving of millions.

DCN Director Wim Vriens talked about this remarkable example of underwater innovation.

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At the end of last year, DCN was awarded the largest EPIC contract in the company’s history.

The Indonesian state-owned company PGN (Perushaan Gas Negara), specialists in the transport and distribution of gas, awarded DCN the order to seal a tear in a seven year-old gas pipeline located on the bed of the Java Sea. The crack had been discovered in 2013, and temporarily sealed using a Plidco clamp.

The gas that flows through the pipeline is delivered to the Indonesian capital city of Jakarta. Switching to another pipeline was not possible, so one of the requirements imposed

by PGN was that throughout the repair, the gas supply had to be continued without interruption. In other words, the pipeline had to remain fully pressurised, or the 29 million residents of Greater Jakarta would have experienced considerable, long-term problems.

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Hyperbaric centre To be able to meet this requirement, DCN proposed carrying out the welding work underwater, in dry conditions, through the use of what is known as a habitat. A habitat is a sealed working space that offers divers a safe and protected working environment, while on the sea bed. Others viewed the proposed alternatives with considerable scepticism, and instead opted for a far more costly and complex alternative that involved installing a bypass. “DCN was the only company that met the requirements imposed by PGN, with its repair proposal,” explained Wim Vriens. Because gas supplied to Jakarta is entirely dependent on this one pipeline, PGN demanded precise preparation of all

work, including facilitation of simulated test conditions. As Vriens continued: “The fact that we are the only diving company in the world that have our own complete hyperbaric centre was therefore a decisive factor in the awarding of the order. During the summer, here in Bergen op Zoom, we carried out a series of dry runs and tests. We endlessly simulated all the elementary welding tasks necessary to ensure the long-term success of the repair at our own location.

The tests were in fact carried out by the same divers who would eventually be required to carry out the work at a depth of 27 metres in the Java Sea, under considerable pressure. After the extensive testing programme, all the risks had been identified, minimised and managed.”

Logistics The implementation of the project itself also called for a carefully planned logistic organisation. The first containers of equipment were shipped to Singapore at the start of July, including the complete saturation diving system and the habitat with suction anchors (piles).

The final batch of welding equipment and the pre-heat induction cables developed and produced specially for the project were finally sent out by airfreight at the end of July.

Applying power to these cables after wrapping them around the pipeline, generates the necessary heat to preheat the pipeline to 70 degrees, before a start can be made on the actual welding work. The hyperbaric centre at DCN clearly played a central role in developing these unique cables.

Four sets In Singapore, all the equipment was then placed on the afterdeck of the vessel Normand Baltic, chartered for the work by DCN. The Norwegian DP2 vessel subsequently sailed to the island of Batam at the start of September, to collect the sleeves that were also specially produced for this project. The sleeves are the definitive outer coating that had to be welded tightly around the pipeline, as a sort of second skin.

In line with the specifications, four sets of sleeves were produced; one set for test welding, one for simulating handling in the habitat, one for welding onto the cracked torn pipeline and one spare set. The same requirements applied to the gas containment clamps that first had to be placed over the existing Plidco clamp on the pipeline.

Installation In preparation for the offshore work 30 kilometres off the coast, a multi beam survey

of the entire environment was first carried out.

After studying the recordings, a start was made on installing the 5 six-metre long piles in the seabed made up of silt and clay. The first pile was used as a trial, in order to determine the required suction force, and to calculate the theoretical load-bearing capacity. The habitat subsequently had to be placed on the remaining four piles. To ensure installation of the piles within a tolerance of just 20 cm, a complete location-finding system was placed on the pipeline, using acoustic, underwater beacons.

These made it possible to produce a threedimensional chart of the underwater situation.

Safety was the first priority; we had to avoid coming into contact with the pipeline so as not the cause the crack to spread further.

The placement of the habitat with its diving bell, which would serve as a safe haven throughout the project for the nine saturation divers, went without a hitch. “This was certainly one of the most critical moments of the project, and we were greatly relieved when the habitat was put in place right first time,” admitted Wim Vriens.

Following the hermetic sealing and purging of the habitat to lower the water level, the first gas containment barrier – a sort of safety clamp – was mounted on the pipeline, followed by the lower and upper sleeve. The divers were then able to start on the demanding welding process while the gas continued to be pumped through the pipeline. Over a period of ten days, welding was carried out uninterrupted, while the welded layers underwent continuous ultrasonic testing.

Finally, the repaired section of the pipeline was fitted with an anti-corrosion wrapping.

The entire repair project was successfully concluded by mid-October, well within the agreed timeframe, on budget, without any additional work being required and without a single personal injury. A remarkable performance that was closely monitored by the entire subsea world.

Wim Vriens concluded: “What DCN has demonstrated with this project is the company’s innovative attitude that enables us to tackle complex projects with simple solutions.

In coming up with those solutions, we are clearly willing to think out of the box.

Thanks to this creative approach, we are able to break out of existing patterns, and deal with problems and dilemmas in an entirely new way.

We come up with solutions that others set aside as unworkable. This project is incontrovertible proof of that ability.”

Tayport company to feature in documentary after inventing ‘bomb listener’ technology - designed to help protect Malaysian coral reefs

Tayport-based St Andrews Instrumentation, pioneers in real-time autonomous acoustic detection, designed and built a specially commissioned ‘bomb listener’ at the request of one of the UK’s leading conservation bodies, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), to help put a stop to the decades-old practice taking place in marine parks across South-East Asia.

The company was first approached around two years ago by MCS, which was looking for technology to help stop the fishermen who were causing the damage. SA Instrumentation

went on to design a bespoke product using three of its Decimus® systems working together to collate the bomb noise in almost real time.

A compass was also built into the equipment, allowing enforcement rangers at the marine park to identify the location of the bomb.

After hearing about the technology and the project, independent film maker HonYuen Leong last year successfully entered a Malaysia-wide competition, sponsored by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, in a bid to win a grant to develop a documentary.

However, while the Decimus® system will be a key feature of her programme, she is currently in the process of trying to raise additional funds through crowdfunding to come to Scotland to film the SA Instrumentation team, which comprises Operations Manager Richard

Baggaley, Systems Engineer Graham Weatherup, Senior Systems Engineer Angus Aitken and Product Development Engineer Aaron Jones.

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A Scottish technology company, which has developed pioneering new technology to help flush out fish bombers who damage already endangered coral reefs in Malaysia, is set to feature in a documentary programme.

Left to right: Jamie Valiant Ng, Project Co-ordinator and Field Officer, the Semporna Islands Project, and SA Instrumentation’s Systems Engineer Graham Weatherup (right) with three of the Decimus® systems which, working together as a bespoke product, are able to collate the bomb noise in almost real time.

Changing the face of global safety training In high hazard environments, such as the oil and gas industry, safety is always the highest priority. Non-technical skills such as decision making, stress management and situation awareness are crucial to that safety culture, and assessing competency and investigating incidents to capture the human factor aspects can shed light on what has contributed to the event.

To broaden the scope of safety training that PFC can deliver globally, we recently launched a unique, portable version of our simulator. The only one of its kind, this advanced version resembles our main Aberdeen-based simulator and includes a custom designed portable generator control panel and touch screen technology.

Whilst a previous software-based version existed, this new technology offers the user a hands-on experience when controlling the generation system on the simulator, and provides a far more realistic interaction whilst replicating the way in which electrical systems are controlled on modern installations.

Our unique, high fidelity power distribution simulator addresses the need for a realistic training system, and plays a fundamental role in our training portfolios.

Developed in-house and in response to market requirements, the simulator replicates the power distribution system on both offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities.

At a time when the industry’s focus is shifting from the North Sea, it is vital that we can deliver the best possible electrical safety training anywhere in the world.

The advanced portable simulator has already been utilised for several projects in Angola and our ability to use simulatorbased exercises ensures our training courses

Brian Crichton is Technical Director of Aberdeen based People Factor Consultants, home to the unique high fidelity Electrical Generation & Distribution simulator - a key attribute in the training and assessment of electrical discipline personnel. The company is also a world-renowned leader in the development of human factors training and consultancy.

Right: Portable simulator.

Below: Brian Crichton, Technical Director, People Factor Consultants.

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Whilst this will often take place post-event, it is equally possible to proactively assess reaction to potential incidents by providing a realistic system for technical training purposes. At PFC, our overarching objective is to help businesses understand and achieve optimum workplace safety and performance, which can only be achieved by combining both technical and non-technical skills.

are highly interactive whilst offering the crucial combination of technical and nontechnical skills.

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CSA Group appoints David Weinstein as President and CEO

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The Board of Directors of CSA Group have announced the appointment of David Weinstein as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer.

across a portfolio of standards development and solutions, training and advisory services, and testing and certification in North America, Europe and Asia. CSA Group also has more than 8,700 volunteer members who serve on more than 1,300 committees for standards development.

CSA Group is a leading standards development organization and a global provider of testing and certification services to national and global standards.

As President and CEO, David Weinstein will be responsible for the leadership and direction of the global company, which employs more than 1,800 people serving approximately 35,000 customers

Left: David Weinstein, President and Chief Executive Officer, CSA Group.

Delivering enterprise mobility for hazardous areas The world´s first Zone 1/21 and Division 1 certified tablet, the Tab-Ex® 01.

When developing products for Zone 1 / 21 and Division 1 hazardous areas, where explosive gas or dust may be present, a simple “protective case” approach is a major risk to the site since it cannot prevent an explosion under all conditions, such as when the product develops a fault -a key requirement for mobile devices used in these areas.

This is why ecom has worked collaboratively with Samsung to develop the World’s first intrinsically safe tablet, which is completely safe for use in Zone 1 / 21 and Division 1 hazardous areas.

Design & engineering breakthrough Created from state-of-the-art engineering combined with years of practical experience, ecom’s Tab-Ex® 01 – based on the Samsung GALAXY Tab Active, has now been independently certified for use in Zone 1 / 21 and Division 1 hazardous areas. With several new patents protecting ground breaking methods and a new evolutionary approach, the ultra rugged Tab-Ex® 01 brings a wide range of

applications and new customer focused solutions into Zone 1 / 21 and Division 1 areas for the first time.

Complementing ecom’s existing Zone 2 / Division 2 (Z2/D2) Tab-Ex® and rugged tablets, this latest Z1/21 / D1 Tab-Ex® enables customers to extend current solutions into Z1/21 / D1 hazardous areas with no software changes – helping to shorten deployment times and reduce cost/risk.

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And, similar to our Z2/D2 Tab-Ex®, ecom’s Z1/21 / D1 Tab-Ex® combines ATEX, IECEx and NEC certifications on one device, making it safer and easier to manage Tab-Ex® deployments at different locations around the world.

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Paradigm shift ecom’s Tab‐Ex® series, leveraging Samsung´s know-how, triggers

a paradigm shift in the way mobile workers work and interact with each other, their remote experts, and the backend systems even under abnormal conditions. This way of working brings with it the opportunity for improved decision making, improved mobile worker collaboration, and new levels of efficiency and collected data quality related to work tasks performed in hazardous areas.

Operating on Android, the Tab‐Ex® can support multiple mobile worker roles performing a range of applications, including Asset Surveys, Material Tracking, Operator Rounds, Inspection and Maintenance. The 8“ screen enables the wide and still growing range of applications to become mobile in hazardous areas, allowing workers to view and interact with SCADA/DCS systems, enterprise systems (SAP, Maximo, s.o.), projectmanagment systems and computer aided design systems, when they are moving around the hazardous area.

As cost-effective 4G/LTE networks become accessible in the field and offshore, real-time notification of plant changes and abnormalities to team leaders in the field now becomes possible with Tab-Ex®, providing the ability to remotely view and interrogate notification and root cause data in real‐time to quickly resolve the issue.

Built-in cameras (optional) combined with wireless connectivity allows equipment defects to be captured as inspection and maintenance work is executed. This makes them instantly visible to those who need to diagnose the issue and determine the follow‐on actions.

Forms, documents, drawings and reports that are typically too large for the screen of a PDA or Smartphone, can be displayed on Tab‐Ex® without the need for continuous scrolling.

Connectivity – fast and flexible As private 4G/LTE wireless connectivity is increasingly adopted within hazardous areas, Tab‐Ex® ensures access is fast and seamless – enabling users to quickly access the information needed to perform the task at hand. And, for sites with WiFi access or no wireless access, TabEx provides the flexibility to meet your needs ‐ preventing costly infrastructure updates.

Central to ecom´s Mobile Worker concept, the latest Bluetooth standards are also supported by Tab‐Ex®, allowing real‐time connectivity to both Bluetooth SmartReady Low Energy 4.0 (BLE) devices as well as older legacy Bluetooth devices. This allows the mobile worker to benefit from expanded Tab-Ex® capabilities such as data collection and measuring/monitoring devices, headsets, AutoID, and Bluetooth Beacons for localization.

Top scientists show that environmental benefits of shale gas have been underestimated

Methane, the main component of natural gas, has a high greenhouse potential, and opponents of shale gas production argue that even if one or two percent of the gas leaks, the advantage of natural gas over coal would be negated.

Elizabeth and Richard Muller’s new research now shows this estimate is incorrect: • Over a 100 year time span, an implausible 12% of the produced natural gas used today would have to leak in order to negate an advantage over coal.

• The best current estimates for the

average leakage across the whole supply chain are below 3%; even at 3% leakage natural gas would produce less than half the warming of coal averaged over the 100 years following emission.

• Half this 100 year average comes from the first 10 years; three-quarters from the first 20 years; the warming at 100 years is almost entirely from the (relatively low) CO2 produced from burned methane, not from the leaked methane itself.

• An additional reason to produce electric power from natural gas is that

the legacy advantage of natural gas is enormous; after 100 years, only 0.03% of leaked gas remains in the atmosphere, compared to 36% for remnant carbon dioxide.

Elizabeth and Richard Muller comment: “The concerns over fugitive methane is based on the following true but easily misinterpreted facts about methane:

• Methane, when released to the atmosphere, has Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 86 over a 20 year period. This means that methane is 86 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than CO2, pound for pound, averaged over the 20 years following the emission.

• Methane leakage has been observed in range 6.2% to 11.7% based on

measurements taken of the air above some drilling areas.

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In a new report ‘The Facts About Fugitive Methane’, published by the Centre for Policy Studies on Monday 26 October, Richard Muller, Professor of Physics at the University of California, reveals that previous estimates of methane leakage in shale gas production have been seriously over-estimated.

But the maths described above is incorrect, and as a result the conclusions are incorrect: • When comparing coal to methane for equal electric power, the 20-year global warming potential of methane compared to carbon dioxide is 11, not 86.

• Legacy warming from fugitive methane is minuscule compared to that of carbon dioxide.

• Average leakage today is far below dangerous levels.”

Tideland Signal Corporation acquires the IMT B.V. Group of Companies (IMT) Tideland Signal Corporation (Tideland) announces today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the IMT B.V. Group of Companies (IMT).

IMT is well known for developing innovative lighting, navigation and signalization products and systems with clients ranging from offshore to marine, construction and governmental organizations.

The product range is valued for its suitability for demanding and critical application areas and is designed to withstand the harshest of marine environments. By acquiring IMT, Tideland expands its product portfolio with: • Helideck and Circle-H Signalization and Lighting Control Systems • Aids to Marine Navigation • Offshore Platform Signalization • Obstruction Warning Lighting • Offshore Wind Farm Lighting and Signalization

The Tideland and IMT product ranges are highly complementary,

“We welcome IMT to the global Tideland team.

The combination of our people, products and presence worldwide makes for a powerful combination and helps us deliver even more benefits to our customers as we solve their navigation and signaling challenges.”

Matt Scheuing, CEO, Tideland.

“The acquisition marks a new era for IMT. Becoming part of Tideland will give us a stable environment for future growth and allows us to continue our tradition of leading and innovating, with our products becoming available to a larger market.”

Raynaud Mignot, CEO, IMT.

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In operation for over 30 years, IMT operates globally with headquarters in The Netherlands and subsidiaries in Singapore, the UK and Germany. IMT has a long track record of continuously developing new lighting solutions, underscored most recently with the company’s leading Circle-H solution that addresses the requirements of helideck safety.

and together they comprise the broadest AtoN solutions portfolio in the industry.

The final combination of the two companies is imminent, and further updates on our enhanced offering and market collaboration will be provided later in the year.

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New rugged, lightweight tubular LED light fittings deliver glowing performance in extremely harsh environments Unlike conventional linear luminaires that are illequipped to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh environments, particularly over extended periods of time, the new 6036 series of low maintenance LED tube lights from R. STAHL are designed to perform reliably over long periods of time in harsh conditions.

The explosion-protected LED tube lights are suitable for use in potentially explosive gas or dust atmospheres, as well as for extremely hot or cold temperature environments.

The 6036 series of LED tube lights withstand temperatures down to -55°C, making them suitable for cold applications such as LPG exploration in Arctic regions. At the other end of the spectrum, the LED tube lights can withstand temperatures up to +60°C, maintaining their performance even in fluctuating ambient conditions.

Rugged and lightweight, the 6036 series of LED tube lights are available with an IP66, IP67 or IP68 ingress protection rating, making them suitable for offshore

marine applications. The LED tube lights are vibration-proof and impact-resistant up to IK 10. Available in 0.75m, 1.1m, and 1.4m versions, these durable LED tube lights feature a nominal lifespan of 80,000 hours.

While their design is very rugged, the LED tube lights are incredibly lightweight, with a maximum weight of 2.45kg – less than half that of comparable linear luminaires on the market. These low maintenance LED tube lights are also suitable for general lighting purposes and for use as machine lamps.

Due to their slim design, the lamps are easy to install even in difficult-to-access locations.

In addition to ATEX and IECEx certificates for Zones 1/21 and 2/22, the 6036 LED tube lights feature various regional approvals for most of the major markets (EAC TR CU, Gazpromnadzor, UL do Brasil, GL).

The versatility of the 6036 series is further enhanced by the choice of connection cables: while H07RN-F is the standard, users can choose from Thermflex, low-temperature, special offshore cables, or cables that are high voltage-proof up to 1kV.

“As well as being low maintenance, 6036 LED tube lights are also extremely energy efficient. Overall power consumption is around half that of conventional box-type units (specific power consumption per 100 lx is just 1.5 W/m²). Operating costs are therefore significantly reduced – realistic cost savings vary from 20% to more than 50%, depending on the relevant time frame and the specific solutions being compared.”

Alan Mellows, Managing Director at R. STAHL Limited.

Russian Fire Safety Certificate renewed for E2S Warning Signals’ key products

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E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices, recently renewed its Russian Fire Certificate applying to a series of popular products.

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The extended Certificate of Conformity to GOST 53325 -2012 issued by Fire Safety Technologies, the independent Russian Approval authority, is valid until July 2018 and is applicable over 50 different explosion proof, intrinsically safe and general industrial product versions from the comprehensive E2S portfolio.

Alarm horn sounders, L.E.D. strobe beacons, combined audible-visual warning units, PA loudspeakers and manual call points comply to the Russian standards, giving fire system designers,

integrators and installers the widest choice and assurance.

The approval covers selected models from the BEx explosion proof family and from the IS intrinsically safe range of signals.

For industrial and commercial applications models from the Spectra, Sonora and AlertAlarm ranges offer both audible and combination audible and visual signals.

In addition to the products approved as fire system components all key E2S products are EAC and EAC Ex compliant and therefore approved for use throughout the Eurasian Customs Union including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.

Right: Russian Fire Safety Certificate.

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Obtaining both PC and chlorophyll estimates helps in determining whether additional testing is required to check toxicity levels in a body of water.

The FluoroSense is the smallest, easiest to use handheld fluorometer available. Its simple two-button keypad enables users to quickly power on the instrument and take a reading to estimate chlorophyll or PC in almost any aquatic habitat. There is no warm-up time required, chlorophyll or PC µg/L estimates are displayed in seconds.

The FluoroSense plastic molded enclosure boasts an extremely lightweight, small,

waterproof design, while offering a high degree of durability. With a very low power draw, the FluoroSense can take over 10,000 measurements on a single pair of AA batteries.

Factory calibrated, the only maintenance required is simply rinsing after use.

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Turner Designs now offers phycocyanin (PC) as an optical configuration of their FluoroSense handheld fluorometer to assist with identification of PC containing algae typically associated with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).

The PC FluoroSense can estimate phycocyanin concentrations spanning the linear range from 0-199µg/L and resolve down to 1µg/L of PC. Together with the chlorophyll FluoroSense, this is the ideal tool for quickly assessing pigment levels of algal blooms.

Turner Designs provide innovative fluorescence-based solutions for basic research, water quality analysis, pollution control analysis, and industrial applications.

Their focus has been fluorometry with over 40 years worldwide distribution of fluorescence instrumentation.

Turner Designs provides pre-sales support to identify instrument requirements and post sales support to assist with implementation.

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Balltec lifting solution instrumental in launch of Åsgard gas compression facility Balltec Engineered Solutions in conjunction with Aker Solutions and Statoil has successfully completed the design and manufacture of a unique lifting and handling solution that has played a key part in the installation of the world’s first underwater gas compression plant, Åsgard. Balltec’s ground breaking lifting technology is now helping to establish a fully functioning subsea gas production and processing system at a depth of 300 metres.

The Balltec lifting solution was used for the deployment of five different subsea module designs of various differing weights and sizes. Balltec’s scope of work was to design a flexible connector solution able to pick up the modules and land them on the seabed. The connectors were designed as part of an engineered lift and were used to connect the modules and a lifting frame to accommodate the complex load parameters.

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The module designers, Aker Solutions, chose Balltec to develop the lifting system based on the company’s experience and track record of engineering innovation in

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heavy lift systems for deep-water projects.

The contract with Aker Solutions was signed shortly after the project modules had been designed and it was apparent that a special lifting solution would be needed to deploy the modules.

The module sizes varied, the largest being some 14.9 x 9.9 x 8.5 meters.

“When Aker Solutions approached Balltec to design a lifting solution, the module design parameters had already been set. This meant that our system had to be flexible enough to adapt to the existing designs but robust enough to cope with the extremely difficult load conditions.”

Marco Teixeira, Balltec Technical Director.

The Balltec lifting solution is part of the LiftLOK™ family of connectors and incorporates new design principles not previously seen in Balltec products.

This version of the LiftLOK™, now DNV approved, is a purely mechanical system that does not require any manual or remote intervention during connection and is designed to be tolerant to substantial negative and side loads.

The total scope of work for Balltec was the design and supply of 58 male connectors and 12 female connectors that also included the design and manufacture of two custom test rigs. Following the successful execution of the initial 5 lifting systems, a close working relationship was developed with Aker Solutions and Statoil with Balltec also contracted to provide another new and completely different lifting solution for the final 6th module.

“Balltec successfully designed, manufactured and tested an entirely new lifting system within four months from receipt of order, meeting the client’s demanding technical and schedule requirements, including certification under the new DNV rules for lifting.

We are now pleased to report that the LiftLOK™ system has been used and the modules are now installed subsea.”

Russell Benson, Managing Director.

Below: Åsgard - Balltec’s ground breaking lifting technology.

Exploring the subsea cable market

Thanks to the low oil price, the subsea sector is enduring a challenging period. Operators are being forced to venture into more remote and harsher locations, requiring top tier equipment to meet demanding and dynamic environments.

Dynamic Design Most subsea cables designed and manufactured at Hydro Group’s Aberdeen, Scotland facility incorporate numerous specialist elements such as fibre optics, twisted pairs, triples or quads, Coaxial, VHF and high frequency RF, components.

As subsea equipment is becoming more complex with data management and collection systems transferring significantly higher volumes of information at faster rates the Transmission Characteristics, Low Loss and Shielding requirements need to be addressed in the design and composition of the cables.

Under Pressure Understanding the static and dynamic forces that will be applied allow the incorporation of features and components such as Vectran braids and cords for tensile strength in light

weight and more flexible applications and Contra Helical steel wire armouring packages where significantly higher mechanical forces will be experienced.

Hydro Group recently invested in a new stateof-the-art hydrostatic pressure vessel, which offers a broader range of testing with a more accurate output. The 2.5 by 1.5 metre vessel has the capacity to pressure test large cable assemblies and equipment up to100 bar, simulating depths of 1000 metres below sea level. This complements the suite of existing pressure vessels that allow simulation of depths to 7000 metres of seawater.

Advanced Armour Hydro Group services a global client base, with ocean environments varying significantly in different regions and therefore different risks to consider such as salinity, water temperatures and seabed conditions. As industry explores deeper sea depths, this affects the design and material selection of cables, with challenges such as UV stability, marine growth, microbial attack and even the burrowing Teredo Navalis Shipworm to be addressed.

The combination of the above design factors and the fact that equipment demands are increasing rapidly is driving more customised solutions. In addition to the design approach employed and increased testing capabilities, Hydro Group has invested heavily in new machinery, significantly increasing and

improving in-house cable manufacturing capabilities, to compliment this rapidly evolving market.

Hose Bundles To further support the needs of industry and in response to significant customer demand, Hydro Group combined expertise to develop a new hydraulics hose product, offering lay-up and over-sheathing of hydraulic hoses for use in umbilical, topside, well intervention projects in the oil and gas industry and any deepwater applications or where there is a high differential pressure between the external and internal pressure of the hose.

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Sales Director, Graham Wilkie of Hydro Group plc, a global design and manufacturer of underwater cables and connectors for subsea, topside and harsh environment applications, details how they have stayed ahead in the rapidly changing subsea cable market.

The bundled hoses, which are available in ¼” to 2” size from Hydro Cable Systems, a Hydro Group company, integrate hydraulic components with electrical and fibre optic cables, resulting in a more compact and easier to handle assembly.

Hydro Group has seen significant investment in equipment, facilities and training, enabling the company to expand capability and offer technical skill and resource to respond to significantly varying demands from our customer’s applications. The Hydro Group team are open to exploring solutions that are technically challenging, in tight timescales and within budget. Continuous product development and investment in opening up new markets has enabled the Group to maintain momentum whilst the uncertainty in the oil and gas market has impacted subsea developments.

Suretank announces long term agreement with Halliburton Suretank, the global leader in the manufacture of cargo carrying units and tanks to the offshore industry, has signed a four year deal with Halliburton to supply all of its offshore equipment in Latin America.

It was the combination of international compliance with DNV 2.7-1 standards together with the local service and competitive costs that determined the winning bid.

“The favourable exchange rate means that products manufactured in Brazil for the local

Suretank manufactures to the highest safety standards worldwide therefore we are able to guarantee Halliburton’s Brazilian operations world class engineering technology as well as local manufacturing expertise and market knowledge, and products delivered within short lead times.” Marco Pfeiffer, CEO, Suretank (Latin America).

Suretank Latin America offers the complete product range from drilling, to well workover, oil production and offshore catering. The recent global acquisition of Prior Diesel in the UK means that it has now further expanded its product line to include specialist wireline equipment.

Mr Pfeiffer continued: “This contract is a great example of our ‘Tropicalization’ project

at Suretank Latin America that facilitates combining the best global practices with the needs of tropical markets, and providing equipment deployment time advantages as a result of local manufacturing. We are looking forward to the start of a long-term successful alliance between Suretank and Halliburton.”

All equipment at Suretank Latin America is manufactured to the highest international safety standards including DNV 2.7-1, EN 12079, ASME, Achilles FPAL, and NSAIDs, as well as Brazilian standards such as ABNT and Norman.

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Containers, baskets, tanks, skids, workshops and tool boxes will be amongst some of the equipment manufactured and supplied by Suretank’s Latin America facility located in Caxias do Sul in Southern Brazil.

market are much more competitively priced than those sourced in Europe or Asia.

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Industry leaders release brand new rentals catalogue HTL are proud to announce the launch of its brand new industry leading rentals catalogue.

This catalogue in both design and content, serves the industry with innovative customer first rental solutions.

With decades of experience and unrivalled joint integrity expertise HTL offers industry leading solutions with second to none customer service to solve all challenges.

Product categories featured in the catalogue include controlled bolting, flange working, portable machines, cutting, subsea and maintenance tooling and many more complementary product lines.

Known for delivering an exceptional customer service experience, HTL, through its rental portfolio serves a cross section of industry sectors namely oil & gas, power generation, renewable energy, subsea & decommissioning, petrochemical, heavy engineering and construction.

“The new rentals catalogue is an opportunity for HTL to showcase an all-encompassing range of products and services.

This further demonstrates our commitment to meet the demands placed on us as a world class service provider.”

Above: HTL Rentals catalogue

Stephen Jones, HTL Group’s CEO.

continuous growth and focus on driving innovation within the industry via nationwide distribution, enabling customers to access an exceptional product and service portfolio. To pre order your personal copy simply email:

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Rotork improves reliability of HVAC system on giant FPSO Operating in Angola’s Block 17 offshore oilfield, the giant Total CLOV FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) vessel relies on its HVAC system not only for the comfort and safety of crew members but also to provide a stable operating environment for PLCs and associated critical control equipment.

The application demands precise accuracy to maintain air quality and ventilation in the many enclosed cabins, offices, sub-stations and PLC rooms contained inside the massive vessel. The temperature has to be accurately controlled and the air supply has to be constant, so when actuators were needed on the HVAC air handling units and cooling

water supply, Rotork CMA and CVA electric process control valve actuators were selected for their proven field performance.

Working with the CLOV HVAC maintenance team, engineers from Rotork South Africa installed and commissioned the new actuators, which were supplied in accordance with the Total CLOV marine specification.

Operating from the existing 4-20mA control signal, the actuators provide precise and responsive valve positional control and feedback, with repeatability and resolution at less than 0.1%. Following the installation, CLOV has reported that the HVAC is operating at 100% efficiency and there have been no failures.

Rotork has a long association with Total’s offshore and onshore projects in Angola

through its South African company and its agent in Angola. More than 400 heavy duty Rotork CP and GP pneumatic actuators were supplied for installation in many areas of the CLOV vessel’s processing plant, including those parts designed to limit environmental impact by eliminating flaring under normal operating conditions, recovering heat from turbine exhaust and recovering vent gases. Rotork’s professional performance throughout the duration of that contract and contribution to the timely CLOV start-up was recognised with the letter of appreciation from the vessel’s constructors.

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New analytics service for a more consumer-centric energy market The energy market is intensively competitive and a more diverse group of emission conscious consumers demand more choice and information. To help utilities respond to the rapidly evolving market Enoro has today introduced Utilytics, a new analytics solution, at European Utility Week in Vienna.

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to increase the competitive edge of energy utilities.

Utilytics is offered with a subscriptionbased model for software as a service with low monthly cost, open pricing and will be directly available on: www.utilytics.com ”The Nordic market is one of the world’s most advanced energy markets, and a perfect birth-place for innovative international utility management solutions. Through close

cooperation with some of our key customers, we believe we have discovered new ideas that will change the way utilities compete and support consumers.” Anders H. Lier, President & CEO, Enoro.

The cooperation with selected Nordic utilities involves data from nearly one million smart meters. The first phase of Utilytics offers a complete set of pre-configured use-cases designed to bring competitive advantage: Customer Segmentation, Customer Churn, Customer Profitability, Load Forecasting, Revenue Analysis and Data Quality Assurance.

HepcoMotion and Beckhoff: Ahead of the curve

The Beckhoff XTS (eXtended Transport System) Beckhoff’s XTS motion system consists of modular linear motors with integrated power electronics and displacement measurement for up to 40 wireless movers on one system. The length of the track and shape can be made to suit the application, making it highly versatile.

The motion of each mover is independently controlled via Beckhoff’s TwinCAT software, allowing users to make product changes on the fly and to implement small lot sizes quickly with maximum efficiency.

Mechanical reconfiguration is not necessary

as XTS replaces expensive mechanical devices with flexible software functionality.

Beckhoff XTS with HepcoMotion’s Linear Guidance System HepcoMotion have developed special versions of its PRT2 and 1-Trak guidance systems to work with XTS. With a proven track record, Hepco’s well renowned guidance systems offer long life, precision and flexibility in a wide array of applications and industries. Featuring the wellrenowned V guide technology that Hepco originated over 35 years ago, the PRT2 is the ultimate product for combined circular and linear motion, while the highly innovative 1-Trak system re-writes what is possible with linear and rotary motion.

The use of Hepco’s advanced linear guidance system provides exceptional support and guidance for the movers, meeting the needs of higher duty XTS applications where motion profiles and long term durability requirements are particularly demanding. All of this is possible without compromising positional accuracy over the life of the machine.

Flexibility Whether the machine design is new or has

to replace an existing installation, XTS can be configured to suit the space available.

Uniquely, HepcoMotion’s patented 1-Trak guidance system can be configured to follow any 2 dimensional path and this is consequently the perfect match for many of the XTS system configurations.

Maintenance The XTS requires very little maintenance to achieve consistent high performance.

Users will be able to plan routine maintenance into the machine schedule. XTS benefits from monitoring software that detects any changes to the performance of the movers, such as play or excessive friction.

This feature is very useful as an early warning for potential bearing wear.

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HepcoMotion is pleased to introduce a groundbreaking solution that complements Beckhoff’s revolutionary linear motor transport system.

This solution utilises Hepco’s PRT2 and 1-Trak guidance systems to work with Beckhoff’s XTS circuit linear system to meet the needs of higher duty XTS applications where motion profiles and long term durability requirements are particularly demanding.

HepcoMotion track systems are extremely hard wearing, and it would be typical in a system operating on a 24 hours per day, 6 days per week basis for the V bearings to have a design life of several years.

The combination of technologies from Beckhoff and Hepco is sure to provide users with a robust, high production and flexible solution that will revolutionise production processes in many manufacturing applications.

The importance of high quality Fall Protection Anchorage Points Ultimate safety working at heights with RUD Fall Protection Anchorage Points.

According to RIDDOR falls from height were the most common cause of fatalities from 2013/2014, accounting for nearly three in ten (29%) fatal injuries to workers than any other injury kind. The importance of safety working at heights and the use of top quality fall protection equipment is clear to see from the figures above.

RUD Chains Fall Protection Anchorage Points have been certified successfully by the Employers Liability Insurance Association and the Building Industry (BG Bau). The components correspond to the European Directive for “personnel protection equipment” (89/686/ EWG) and are marked with the CE-Stamp as well as with the number of person (1 or 2 persons) which can be carried.

The INOX-STAR RUD lifting point offers many distinctive features to the user. It can be used as an anchor point for personal protective equipment acc. to DIN EN 795, certified by the German BG BAU (Employer´s insurance association of the building industry).

It offers an impressive 50% higher working load limit than the DIN eye bolt and can be turned and adjusted to any load direction 360°. The INOX star is 100% crack detected and offers a high resistance to corrosion.

The PSA STARPOINT is also used as an anchor point for personal protective equipment acc. to DIN EN 795. It offers a safety factor of 4:1, made from forged material 1.6541, is high tensile quenched and tempered and 100% electromagnetic crack inspected according to En 1677-1.

Left to right: PSA INOX-STAR and PSA STARPOINT.

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Safety is imperative when working at heights and across potentially hazardous working environments. RUD fall protection anchorage points provide an ultimate safety factor by permanently attaching to structures where frequent fall protection is required. They are used across a wide range of industries when working at height from; the rail sector to bridge construction, construction and wind tower installation and maintenance to name a few.

The RUD fall protection anchorage point range consists of the PSA-VRS (STAR-POINT) and the PSA-INOX-STAR. These anchorage points are not lifting points of the traditional type; they are designed as fixing points which means that they can be used as personnel protection equipment.

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Marin’s Tophole Clearance solution Marin has launched a new dimension in deepwater excavation, recently completing Top Hole Clearance at Shell’s Mars B field, excavating 20,000t of sediment in 7 days.

Marin’s Tophole Clearance solution offers an alternative to traditional riserless mud recovery (RMR) which has several advantages over this conventional method.

“The problem is that orthodox electro hydraulic systems are only useful for depths around 1,000m. Beyond this, the resistance from the

hydraulic hoses and increased hydrostatic pressure starts to have a detrimental effect on the amount of power received at the extraction package.

As our tools are water driven we are able to overcome this. Our equipment is truly unrestricted by water depth.”

George Stroud, Marin CEO.

Marin uses its patented EVO technology for Top Hole Clearance and operated the EVO 250, (producing 25,000t of seawater thrust per hour) and the EVO 750, (producing 75,000t of seawater thrust per hour) on the Shell project. The EVO Jetprop is completely unrestricted by

water depth, has no cables or electrical umbilicals to power bulky pumps and is deployable by drill string or crane wire.

“Our top hole clean up solution ensures for faster deployment as there is no down time waiting to unclog pumps or sort hoses. This leads to safety and cost reduction advantages as well as minimisation of environmental impacts,” explains Mr Stroud.

Marin’s technology is purpose built for multiple applications. As well as Top Hole Clearance, the EVO Jetprop range can be used for the deburial of pipelines and other flexibles, unexploded ordinance, subsea manifolds and wreck excavations.

LumaSense PULSAR 4 for condition based monitoring of petrochemical Combustion Vessels LumaSense Technologies, Inc.® introduced its next generation petrochemical infrared sensor, the PULSAR 4 for optimization of Sulfur recovery processes.

With installations at over 550 petrochemical facilities worldwide, the PULSAR 4 is LumaSense’s latest addition to its E2T line of petrochemical infrared sensors.

Oil & Gas operations are heavily dependent on combustion based processes to supply the world’s growing energy needs. The PULSAR 4 is intended for monitoring the Refractory and Gas temperatures inside Sulfur Recovery Units, Sulfur Burner Furnaces, and Thermal Oxidizer Furnaces frequently found at these facilities.

“Any one of these vessels can force a shut down that will cost $1M or more per day”, said LumaSense CEO, Steve Abely.

“Unplanned downtime eats into planned profits, whereas increasing uptime increases profit. The PULSAR 4 is a condition based maintenance system to protect refinery profits”, continued Abely.

The PULSAR 4 is an explosion proof infrared thermometer (pyrometer) with the ability to see through flames and simultaneously deliver the Refractory Temperature and Gas Temperature with precision to 0.3° C and a range of 350° C to 2000° C. The PULSAR 4 Advanced features LumaSense’s propriety Smart Flame Measurement Algorithm (Smart FMA™) which accounts for flame

transparency that can affect the temperature readings for a more precise view of activity inside these vessels. LumaSense’s updated and powerful InfraWin software interprets the data from the PULSAR 4 for analysis inside control room.

“Our Smart FMA™ technology, serviceability, and long standing relationships with major producers is what separates the PULSAR 4 from the rest”, said Gerard Ames, Managing Director of LumaSense Benelux, responsible for the E2T product range.

Customers with PULSAR II and III can leverage their existing infrastructure to upgrade these units to the new PULSAR 4 and its advanced capabilities.

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Valeport expands into optical sensors and debuts with Fluorometer launch

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Valeport has just released a new range of optical sensors, which debuts with the launch of a Fluorometer for measurement of Chlorophyll, Rhodamine and Fluorosceine.

Created for inshore, coastal and oceanographic monitoring, this new sensor delivers a high performance measurement of Chlorophyll A, Rhodamine and Flurosceine in a compact and robust package ideal as a standalone sensor for ROV, AUV and third party integration or used as part of a multi-sensor array and data logger.

The Hyperion Fluorometer is offered as standard in a 6000m depth rated, titanium housing and has a wide range (9-30V DC) isolated power supply, data output up to 32Hz and standard RS232 communications.

The system is supplied with Valeport’s DataLog x2 Windows software for instrument set up, and display of data in real time.

The Hyperion Fluorometer design is also integrated as an option into Valeport’s new miniCTD Fast Profiler.

“Our expansion into the optical sensor market is a natural expansion move for Valeport and one which has been developed from customer feedback and experiences gathered in the market in recent years.The Hyperion Fluorometer is highly accurate and competitively priced, providing great customer value.”

Kevin Edwards, Valeport Sales & Marketing Manager.

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