Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine March Issue '15

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Riding the storm…

Welcome to the March issue of Subsea & Offshore Service Magazine, the journal for the subsea, offshore and renewables markets.

From page 20, we also begin to preview Ocean Business, the largest ocean technology event of the year, which takes place mid-April at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.

We begin with an interesting viewpoint from Hari Vamadevan (DNV GL’s Regional Manager for UK and Sub Saharan Africa), on the subsea sector surviving the turbulent nature of current oil prices. In our Lifting Equipment, Deck Machinery & Winches feature, on page 24, we take a look at Ceona Offshore who have recently finalised major installations aboard the Ceona Amazon vessel.

From page 30, in our Flow Measurement feature we delve into the benefits and advantages of ‘Managed Pressure Drilling’ (MPD).

Finally, from page 40 we review the latest news, products and all things associated with the Hazardous Area market.

If you have any news, viewpoints or product launches that you would like to share with our readers, please send an email to editor@sosmagazine.biz for consideration in our April issue.

I hope you enjoy the read!

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In this issue we are covering a huge variety of topics, from Lifting Equipment, Deck Machinery & Winches to Subsea Equipment & Underwater Services, Flow Measurement, Safety & Fire Protection, and our ongoing Hazardous Area Supplement.

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Balancing costs in the subsea sector Industry Viewpoint

consideration on what CAPEX decisions are actually approved and 37% prioritising improved workflow/work processes. The supply chain in particular, can expect more pressure with 27% prioritising this as a measure to reduce costs.

This is apparent in the subsea sector, which has always been challenged by high cost levels, complexity and low predictability of quality control requirements throughout the supply chain.

Major efficiency and financial issues include the highly variable requirements by operators from field-to-field and associated quality assurance processes which are often customised on a project-specific basis. I’m hopeful the increased focus on cost control will lead to the industry grasping the opportunities in standardisation in both their tools and processes.

In order to tackle these challenges head-on, a new ‘Standard for certification of subsea equipment and components’ has been launched by DNV GL. For operators, the aim is to reduce costs without sacrificing quality, innovation or safety. For suppliers, it will increase predictability and enable the strategic stocking of long-lead items. We have also set up a new subsea team in Aberdeen to assist our clients and customers across a wide spectrum of subsea specialisms.

Experience has shown that the industry must continue to keep a clear focus on long-term activity to remain robust in different price environments.

Hari Vamadevan, DNV GL’s Regional Manager for UK and Sub Saharan Africa, explains that regardless of the turbulent nature of the oil price and its consequences, the subsea sector is buoyed to ride out the storm…

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In the face of falling oil and gas prices, only a fifth of UK oil and gas professionals are confident about the outlook for the industry in 2015, according to new research published by DNV GL. While the strong correlation between oil price and confidence is expected, we need to take heed of lessons learned from previous downturns. More than 360 professionals took part in the survey and low confidence in the UK is also reflected in capital expenditure intentions. 40% of the UK survey respondents expect to decrease CAPEX this year, compared to 9% last year. On the plus side, there are still 17% expecting it to increase and more plan to increase CAPEX in the UK compared to Europe overall (27% versus 13%).

Despite the current challenges, 17% still plan to increase spending on R&D/innovation, which is up 6% points since October.

With regard to cost control, more than three quarters (77%) of UK respondents plan to increase strictness. A number of cost management measures are expected with 57% planning tougher

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With the cost of Brent crude now hovering around a six-year low, there is no doubt that the current economic climate will affect producers and suppliers in their drive to deliver a competitive service. However, it is clear historically the pressures that bring the oil price down can create the conditions to make it rise again.

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Boost for economy as largest speculative builds at Beacon Park handed over to Great Yarmouth Borough Council A Key handover ceremony took place this week for the largest speculative business units yet constructed at Beacon Park by Great Yarmouth Borough Council as part of efforts to further boost the growing local economy.

The ceremony at the park, in Gorlestonon-Sea, was followed by a special promotional event in which commercial property agents and business advisors were given a guided tour of the two units, which measure 1,415 sq m (15,230sq ft) and 1,912 sq m (20,579sq ft) each, including around 10 per cent as office space.

In a sign of confidence in the local economy, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, the owner and developer of the premier park, is investing £8m to build more than 100,000sq ft of floorspace in four phases. Beacon Park is part of the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft (New Anglia) Enterprise Zone, which focuses on growing energy-related business within the East of England Energy Zone.

The two units, which comprise the £3.5m third phase, are targeted at the growing energy sector in the Great Yarmouth borough. Once sold to occupiers, they are estimated to bring around 75 extra jobs to Beacon Park.

This week, ELM Contracts, a Great Yarmouth-based construction businesses, officially handed over the keys to Cllr Trevor Wainwright, the council leader.

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Cllr Wainwright said: “Before these new units were even finished, there was already strong interest from potential occupiers, focused on the energy sector.

And the agents who toured the buildings were also impressed, so I’m confident firms will soon be moving in, securing and creating local jobs.

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Deep Casing Tools continues growth in middle east and asia pacific

Optimus seventh generation celebrates record breaking year for training

Deep Casing Tools is pleased to announce the establishment of new branch office in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) area in the United Arab Emirates.

Optimus Seventh Generation, an Aberdeen headquartered behavioural change consultancy, announced 2014 as a record breaking training year, including successful completion of a new programme for one of the world’s top petrochemical companies.

Local sales and operational services have contributed to the company’s success and the establishment of a new regional base underpins the commitment to new and existing customers.

As well as serving the company’s established Middle East market, the combined office and warehouse facility will also provide a supply base for the growing demand for tools in the Far East, where supply agreements have recently been signed with major contractors in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Deep Casing Tools doubled its revenue year-on-year to £9m in 2014.

iSURVEY appoints new business development manager iSURVEY, a leading provider of survey and positioning services to the global oil and gas, offshore renewables and telecommunications markets, has appointed Iain Milroy as business development manager at the company’s Aberdeenshire office.

As part of this newly created role, Iain will focus on the development of the business in the UK as well as North West Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea, West Africa and other operational areas active in oil and gas exploration and production.

Iain holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and has worked for a number of well-regarded subsea companies over the last 35 years. Following 14 years at Marconi UDI (now known as Fugro), Iain moved to Rockwater/Halliburton Subsea followed by Subsea 7, where he headed up the survey construction support division until its merger with Acergy.

In 2014, 5,300 delegates, across 15 projects in 13 countries attended an Optimus Seventh Generation training workshop, resulting in a growing demand for the company’s products and services from a range of industries.

The company also launched and completed the first of its new Induction Plus™ programmes, successfully rolling out the training for SABIC UK Petrochemicals, a world leader in the Petrochemical industry.

Optimus Seventh Generation Chief Executive, Derek Smith said: “2014 saw the company achieve several key objectives, including our Coaching for High Performance programme receiving Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) endorsement.

“Our training programmes saw an increase of 76% on the previous year, with 98% of attendees recommending the training, a result we’re delighted with, as it is a testament to the dedication and passion of the Optimus Seventh Generation team.

In addition, we’re pleased that our new cost effective offering, Induction Plus™, has successfully been brought into the marketplace.”

Induction Plus™ is a four hour informative and motivational induction aimed at projects experiencing a large influx of new, often subcontracted, labour during construction projects or shutdowns.

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Subsea products and equipment manufacturer Ennsub has successfully completed the design, manufacture, testing and installation of bespoke sealing systems for the Wheatstone Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) platform off the coast of Australia.

The company was approached by a tierone marine contractor to design two different systems to provide an external and internal sealing system for 64-off 8” NS ballasting pipes located at each corner of the platform.

Ennsub was responsible for the design and supply of all equipment, including downline recovery winches, remote disconnect heads and isolation plugs.

Following an intensive factory-acceptance test programme, which simulated the offshore conditions, four Ennsub engineers were mobilised to Australia to perform the installation of the 128-off bespoke sealing systems.

The solution presented by Ennsub replaced the alternative grouting solution which was being considered by the end user and the success of the operation exceeded all parties’ planned timescales with Ennsub’s engineers successfully completing the installation in half the time allocated.

Scott Macknocher, Managing Director of Ennsub, said: “This was a great opportunity to demonstrate our design, innovation and supply capability on such a prestigious project. Our experienced design team gained a real understanding of the industry and project application.

“We are very pleased with the success of the operation and performance of both the equipment and our experienced offshore technicians. The solution significantly reduced the planned installation time and had major cost saving benefits for the end user. This project is an excellent example of our capability to deliver bespoke solutions on similar projects.”

ESS Renews contract with Wintershall Noordzee B.V.

New O&G safety course to be provided by Stirling Group

ESS Support Services Worldwide (ESS), part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has retained its contract with Wintershall Noordzee B.V. for a further three years.

Stirling Group, a leader in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) services, is offering a new course tailored specifically to meet the needs of those with safety responsibilities and duties within the oil & gas industry.

The deal continues six successful years of ESS providing catering and hygiene services at Wintershall’s offshore platforms, operating across eight sights in the Netherlands.

The latest contract will see 42 ESS colleagues supply to 130 Wintershall workers across these platforms, one of the largest producers of natural gas in the region.

ESS Business Director Ronnie Kelman said: “We’re looking forward to continuing and further building our relationship with Wintershall. The successful renewal of this contract is testament to our strong operational performance, consistent service delivery and our enthusiastic and motivated teams that work with the client every day.”

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The development of the extended range follows the success of the original dosimeter, the TracercoTM PED-IS, which was launched in 2011. With more than 50 years of experience, Tracerco’s scientists and engineers have worked to establish two further models; the PED Blue and the PED+.

The organisation has recently been approved to deliver the highly regarded NEBOSH International Technical Oil and Gas Certificate course as well as having its approval renewed to provide the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).

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Ennsub completes sealing work on Wheatstone LNG Platform in Australia

Mike Palmer, Stirling Group’s global head of workforce development, said: “Safety of the workforce must be an absolute priority for the oil & gas industry and achieving and maintaining best practice in this area is vital for operators.

“Our HSE curriculum is continually being tailored to meet the exact needs of the oil & gas sector. We provide genuine experts in their field to host our courses and equip those attending with the relevant knowledge and skills to ensure they are fully trained to the highest possible standards in safety.”

The oil & gas certificate focuses on international standards and management systems. Over five days the course ensures candidates can achieve and maintain workplace safety aims, both onshore and offshore. The importance of process safety and risk management is a key element of the single unit course.

Due to the previous successful delivery of the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC), the accreditation has been extended for a further three years.

Last year Stirling Group had a high success rate for all participants involved in the last IGC delivered in Kurdistan, with 100% passing IGC3 being the highlight.

The NEBOSH qualifications are part of the wide range of courses within each of Stirling Group’s service lines offering training across the oil and gas spectrum, from English language skills, incident management, business continuity, well drilling, to advanced firefighting.

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QHSE standards are changing Management systems are seen as either restricting the creativity of the organisation or helping it to grow and prosper.

Management systems should add value to the organisation and help to ensure aspirations of the organisation and the customer are realised. They are ever evolving in line with the expectations of the industry, customers, employees and the management.

All three standards ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety are due to change in the near future so there will be a renewed focus on management systems in 2015-2016. Organisations should be cautious of companies offering transition services at present as the standards have not been finalised so may be subject to change before final release.

There will also be an increased strain on your auditors to become familiar with and be able to audit effectively to the new standards. There will be a three year transition programme to upgrade your existing management system approvals and Lead

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New appointment as Granite Energy targets continued growth An Aberdeen based energy recruitment specialist has appointed a new director as it embarks on another year of targeted growth.

Granite Energy Resources has welcomed Ian Melville to its senior management team; who brings a wealth of experience to the company having previously served in various UK and international roles within the energy recruitment industry.

With broad exposure to all facets of the E&P cycle and specific expertise within geoscience and subsurface, the 30 year old will take on operational and strategic responsibility for driving growth within the business in the months ahead.

Formed in early 2014, Granite Energy Resources focused on searching and identifying the right calibre of candidates for the job.

Managing Director Paul Paterson is delighted to welcome Ian to the growing team. He said: “Ian’s appointment marks a significant milestone in the development of the company as we target further growth and expansion throughout 2015.”

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Ian Melville said: “I’m delighted to be joining what is a highly ambitious and fast growing company and looking forward to playing a part in our expansion plans over the months & years ahead.

“The team at Granite Energy Resources pride themselves on consistently differentiating from others; the simple objective is offering a premium level service with clear emphasis on quality over quantity. We have a distinct vision of where we want to go and how this will be achieved.”

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Tata Steel celebrates supplying one million tonnes of pipeline for North Sea oil and gas projects Tata Steel, Europe’s second largest steel producer, has celebrated the supply of one million tonnes of pipeline for oil and gas projects in the North Sea. Henrik Adam, Chief Commercial Officer of Tata Steel in Europe, gave the opening address at a special event in Aberdeen, UK, in which he highlighted the company’s key achievements in the North Sea – including 88 projects completed in conjunction with 28 customers.

The event included presentations from Tata Steel representatives and guest speakers – including Subsea 7, Wood Group Kenny and Shell UK – who examined the challenges facing North Sea operators.

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Richard Broughton, Commercial Manager of Tata Steel exploration and production, said: “Tata Steel has been providing solutions to the North Sea market for more than 21 years,

culminating in one million tonnes and four million metres of welded pipe. In excess of half a million metres has been installed using reel lay construction methods. Over this period we are also proud to have invested over a quarter of a billion pounds in sub-contracts for North Sea projects.”

“It was fantastic to celebrate these achievements with our valued customers and partners in Aberdeen and also introduce our latest welded Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) offering.”

The latest solution from Tata Steel offers superior dimensional control in comparison to traditional seamless pipe. The innovation also provides a number of key benefits including reduced structural integrity risk and faster installation time, which results in a more cost effective product.

Speakers from Subsea 7, Wood Group Kenny and Shell also took the opportunity to discuss how they have successfully collaborated with Tata Steel in the last 21 years. Clients emphasised the cost effective, and fit for purpose solutions that have been developed through long standing relationships with many companies working in the North Sea. Mr Broughton added, “Tata Steel is continuously looking to improve our solutions in response to our clients needs, today has been all about our customers and finding out how we can continue to make their North Sea projects a success in the years to come.”

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Global bolting OEM HTL Worldwide continue impressive growth in the bolting industry Industry News

Hydraulic bolting equipment manufacturer HTL Worldwide has spread its wings to officially become HTL Worldwide Ltd. The newly announced limited company was previously a global extension of Hire Torque Ltd, however due to impressive growth rates, the once supporting brand of Hire Torque has shaped into its own unique company to pursue continued growth.

Jon Naylor, Managing Director, HTL Worldwide Ltd comments: “This is an extremely exciting time for HTL Worldwide, we are proud to have our own company identity and form a part of the growing HTL Group. HTL Worldwide will in itself definitely continue on our journey of growth and ultimately aim to become the world’s leading manufacturer of hydraulic bolting and flange working equipment.”

The organisation plans to maintain their impressive growth, predominantly through developing and manufacturing hydraulic bolting and flange working equipment of the highest quality and globally distributing these products through a network of agents, distributors and satellite offices, many enabled to offer stock, service and bolting solutions locally.

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Cambla launches game-changing technology to subsea market Independent project services consultancy, Cambla, has announced the launch of its state of the art technology software, the Schedule Animation Tool (S.A.T), a first of its kind for the oil and gas industry.

S.A.T provides an accurate visual representation of a vessel’s

actual location and planned activities, making it easier to understand Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs), construction sequences and plan global subsea and marine operations.

Transforming the way that vessel schedules are analysed before, during and after performing subsea operations, the software is capable of identifying occasions when vessels are required to be in close proximity to other vessels or installations. In addition, it can generate a list of relevant SIMOPs or Close Approach Risk Assessments required to be carried out in advance.

Alexander MacLeod, Owner and Project Services Manager at Cambla, said: “This is a monumental step for Cambla and a game changer for the entire industry. The team has been dedicated to producing an innovative product that will benefit the oil and gas sector.”

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Investment at subsea technology company reaps rewards with increase in turnover and profits Aberdeen head-quartered Ashtead Technology has announced a 23% rise in turnover and almost 40% increase in profits for the year ended April 2014.

The subsea technology company, which specialises in the sale and rental of subsea equipment and associated services, has seen turnover increase from £22.2million in 2013 to £27.4million.

In the 12 months to April 2014, the company made its biggest ever annual investment in rental equipment with capital expenditure in the year rising from £9million in 2013 to over £10million, underpinning the goal of supplying

customers with the latest technology from a market leading equipment rental fleet.

The company now employs 95 people in Aberdeen, London, Houston and Singapore with agents in Abu Dhabi, Perth (Australia) and Stavanger.

Commenting on the results Allan Pirie, chief executive officer of Ashtead Technology said: “These results reflect our achievements in retaining customers and attracting new business whilst positioning the company for continued sustainable growth across all our global bases.

“Recognising that our customers demand more than a quality equipment rental service, the development of our increased range of added-value services has enabled us to meet and exceed expectation and we are confident of building on these results as we continue to secure new business, particularly through the increasing demand for integrated equipment package support.”

Ashtead Technology’s service based growth strategy has recently resulted in the launch of the Ashtead Academy offering customers a range of training and a move into equipment sales reinforced by securing sales representation agreements with leading manufacturers such as Seabotix and ECA.

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A globally recognised market leader in the rental of specialist subsea technology, Ashtead is committed to further improving and growing its range of value-added services which now include the supply of offshore personnel, equipment sales, asset management, calibration, custom engineering and training.

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“Considerable capital investment in our rental fleet, coupled with investment in our people and processes, has underpinned revenue and profit growth.

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Fabritech UK invests six-figure sum in specialist equipment Fabritech UK currently employs more than 20 members of staff in its engineering department and plans are in place to employ a further eight skilled machinists and specialist welders in 2015.

Insch-based Fabritech UK has invested half a million pounds in new tools and machinery to strengthen the services of its engineering division.

Managing Director of Fabritech UK, Stuart Mackie, said: “As a business, we are fully committed to our clients, and our commitment to excellence and safety, customer satisfaction and quality workmanship is the key to our highly regarded reputation.

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The specialist firm has a dedicated stainless steel and aluminum division, as well as general steelwork, verification and assembly bays, and the significant investment has allowed the company to add a waterjet machine, CNC lathes, vertical machine centres, forklift and additional vehicles to its range of specialist equipment.

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Sonardyne achieves OHSAS 18001 accreditation around the world Subsea technology company Sonardyne International Ltd., has announced that its UK sites in Yateley, Aberdeen and Plymouth have been awarded OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System Standard accreditation after successful audits of all three sites. The news follows similar recent announcements

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from Sonardyne’s overseas subsidiary companies; Sonardyne Brasil Ltda., Sonardyne Asia Pte. Ltd. and Sonardyne Inc., each of whom have earned OHSAS 18001 certification. This latest achievement, demonstrates Sonardyne’s commitment to health and safety in the workplace on a global scale.

The Occupation Health and Safety Assessment Specification (OHSAS) sets out the minimum requirements for occupational health and safety management for best practise in the workplace. It is internationally accepted as the recognised standard of assessing and auditing occupational health and safety management systems. Developed by leading trade and international standards bodies, OHSAS 18001 provides a framework for organisations to instigate proper and effective management of health and safety in the workplace.

New Year, John Ramsden, Sonardyne’s Managing Director, had this to say. “As an international organisation that’s committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of all our employees wherever they work in the world, we are extremely pleased that Sonardyne’s entire UK operation now joins our regional centres in Rio das Ostras, Singapore and Houston in obtaining OHSAS 18001 certification.

Conducting our operations in an efficient and safe environment, where the risk of incidents and accidents occurring is minimised, is our number one focus.

Earning accreditation across our business proves that first and foremost, Sonardyne places the wellbeing of its staff and business partners at the heart of its operation. It also provides our clients with the complete peace of mind that they are dealing with an organisation that fulfils its contractual obligations in the most safe and secure way.”

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IMCA diving membership for Osiris reflects focus on safety and innovation • Osiris has achieved contractor member status of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) diving

division • Builds on successful 2014 following the receipt of IMCA ROV membership • Underscores Osiris’s commitment to safety and innovation within its extensive operations in the offshore oil and gas, and marine renewables sector

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Osiris is extremely pleased to announce its recent success in becoming a contractor member with the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) diving division. Improving performance in the marine contracting industry is a core purpose of IMCA. Through a rigorously audited approach to membership requirements across a range of operational divisions, IMCA aims to champion better regulation and enhance the operational integrity of marine contracting.

“IMCA is an essential trade association within the diving and ROV industry as it promotes good practice and contracting members must demonstrate their capability to operate at an industry wide benchmark,” explained Aiden West, Managing Director of Osiris.

“The achievement of securing IMCA diving division membership – following within a year of securing our remote systems and ROV division membership – underscores our commitment to working to the highest standards in this safety-critical environment.”

Osiris has long been working towards IMCA member status and has a reputation of championing the application of the latest, most efficient, and safest diving methods and technologies in

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its operations for customers. This notable success in the most important areas of its business gives customers confidence that in Osiris, they have a partner that embraces excellent working practices and innovations in the context of safe and highly efficient subsea operations.

“IMCA membership is increasingly seen by our customers in the oil and gas, and offshore marine renewables sectors as representing the vital benchmark of acceptable operations for Sub-contractors,” continued Aiden West. “Our IMCA diving division membership builds upon that already achieved in the Remote Systems and ROV division, and represents a significant commitment to delivering the same high quality, tailored service that our customers expect.”

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Oceaneering lands Stampede umbilicals contract Oceaneering International is to provide the umbilicals and umbilical distribution hardware for Hess’ Stampede Project in the Green Canyon area of the US Gulf of Mexico.

The hardware will be used to transmit hydraulic control fluids, chemicals, and electrical power signals to operate and monitor subsea wells and manifolds.

Umbilical production is expected to commence in Q2 this year, with delivery scheduled for mid-2016.

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The order is for electro-hydraulic, steel tube umbilicals totaling approximately 14.3km (8.9mi) in length, umbilical termination assemblies, hydraulic and chemical distribution units, electrical distribution units, flying leads, and junction plates.

Oceaneering plans to manufacture the umbilicals at its plant in Panama City, Florida and to manufacture the distribution hardware at its facilities in Houston, Texas.

Valeport releases new software with bonus utilities Valeport’s latest operating software, Datalog X2 has just been released and is now available for free download via the website. This new version of software from Valeport is designed to interface, configure and download data from both legacy and new products and also includes bonus utilities.

The added benefit of this latest generation of software is that not only will Datalog X2 ensure Valeport products will work across new software platforms, but with an embedded Terminal X2 programme it offers wider functionality to those not able to use other Terminal packages such as Hyperterminal.

Terminal X2 will work with any Valeport instrument that communicates via serial RS232, although functionality maybe limited with some older instruments.

Datalog X2 and Terminal X2 have been tested on Windows XP, Vista 7, 8 and 8.1. Datalog X2 is compatible with the following instruments and can replace

Datalog, Datalog Express and Tidelog software packages.

• Model 106, 108, 308 and Midas ECM current meters • miniSVS, IPS, TIDE, CTD and SVP • Monitor CTD and SVP • Monitor CTD & SVP • Midas CTD, SVP, SVX2 & WLR • Model 740 Tide Gauge A further bonus utility is also included in the Datalog X2 bundle, a Seawater Calculation utility for manual checking of data. Users can simply input conductivity/ salinity, pressure temperature (in IPT68 or IPT 90 scales) and latitude (if known), then click the Calculate button.

The program will calculate and display the following parameters: • Density Anomaly Gamma (Calculated Density – 1000kg/m³)

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• Sound Speed calculated using the chosen Speed of Sound Formula • Depth in metres calculated using the UNESCO standard formula. This is an approximation, and will not account for variations in density distribution throughout the water column.

Its accuracy has been estimated to better than 0.1m.

Kevin Edwards, Valeport Sales and Marketing Manager commented: “The Datalog X2 release will impact on many of our customers - it should give them the peace of mind that their Valeport products are compatible with a variety of new technologies and I would urge them to download the software. It’s free and easy to install and will ultimately help ensure the longevity of our products even when the customer may change other platforms. We’ve also wrapped in the bonus Seawater Calculation utility for manually checking data too, and we believe this Terminal Emulation utility will be a must for anyone not able to use other Terminal packages such as Hyperterminal.”

Datalog X2 is available as a free download on www.valeport.co.uk and has been issued with new products since February this year, and is largely used in conjunction with Valeport’s Tide Gauge, Sound Velocity Profiler, CTD and Current Meter product ranges.

Valeport designs and manufactures instrumentation for the oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric communities with a worldwide customer base that includes: environmental, defence, oil and gas, renewable energy, construction, dredging and civil engineering sectors.

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CaviBlaster subsea cleaning Charles Cleghorn Limited have been promoting CaviDyne LLC’s CaviBlaster subsea cleaning product line in the UK and Ireland.

The company has also undertaken CE accreditation work, thus opening sales into Europe for working actively within the EEU area.

CaviBlaster systems use a patented super cavitating nozzle to achieve outstanding underwater cleaning performance. Water is pumped through the nozzle at precise volume and pressure, and a plume is formed. When these cavitation voids impinge on the fouled surface they collapse, releasing powerful shock waves that remove all hard and soft marine growth. However no damage is caused to the surface being cleaned, or to any anti-foul or foul release coatings.

time taken by a high pressure blaster.

CaviBlasters are available for use by both divers and ROVs. The diver guns are provided with a 40% retro jet to ease operability. ROV nozzles can be supplied with up to 50% retro to enable use with the smallest of ROVs. Hydraulic powered units are available for mounting on work class ROVs. The latest developments include the CaviDome, using rotating nozzles to produce an area cleaning capability.

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Typical pressure for the nozzles is 150 bar, and once the cavitation plume has formed the combination of low density and pressure in the plume effectively removes any hazard to a diver using the system, in stark contrast to conventional high pressure blasters.

Side by side testing of CaviBlaster systems with high pressure blasters have demonstrated that for equal prime mover input power a CaviBlaster will clean a given object in a quarter of the

Power Jacks unveils an industry suite of subsea precision tools A world leading engineering specialist in producing industrial lifting and positioning equipment has launched an innovative suite of bespoke subsea electro-mechanical actuators and gearboxes that offers a major step change for the oil & gas industry.

Power Jacks’ integrated U-Series range of screw jacks and bevel gearboxes is believed to be the first of its kind for the oil & gas industry in that the diverse array of subsea tools optimises flexibility and functionality to address the wide scope of high load applications while it also has an established proven track record.

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The innovative technologies, which are designed and delivered from Power Jacks’ manufacturing facility in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, can be connected together to make full jacking systems.

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The screw jacks have proven depth rates of up to 3,000 metres for lifting and positioning loads up to thousands of tonnes as standard. The bevel gearboxes also have the same depth rating as standard with torque ratings from tens to thousands of Newton Metres torque. In addition Power Jacks engineering team would relish the challenge to design new variants for deeper applications.

Bruce Bultitude, Chairman and Managing Director at Power Jacks, said: “The U-Series has primarily been engineered for oil & gas, and encompasses our established and reliable technologies combined with our track record for delivering linear motion and mechanical rotary power transmission in subsea applications.

We have already successfully used the range for pig launchers, subsea clamps and valve actuators.

“The major advantages of using electro mechanical technology, compared with hydraulic alternatives, is higher performance, increased safety and reduced costs while they are much easier to control and more environmentally friendly. The U-series includes pressure compensated or flooded designs as well as stainless steel versions of both the screw jacks and bevel gearboxes.”

Power Jacks unveiled the U-Series at industry body Subsea UK’s flagship annual conference, Subsea Expo, in Aberdeen last month.

Power Jacks specialises in producing world class industrial lifting and positioning equipment including screw jacks, actuators & lead screws. The company’s market activity spans more than 80 countries and a diverse range of industries spanning aerospace, nuclear, defence and industrial automation solutions to civil engineering and energy including renewables, and oil & gas.

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Any Jupiter system can be upgraded to add new facilities at any time. New options are continually being added and can be retrofitted to older systems if required.

Set-up System Jupiter systems use the same software; no special customized version is required for users application. The software is ‘told’ what to do and how to do it by a single set-up file. Users have free access to all aspects of the Jupiter software set-up and do not require the use of a software engineer to make alterations.

Users can allocate individual passwords to any part of the Jupiter set-up system to prevent unauthorized alteration. There are over 450 Jupiter Systems in service worldwide, operating complex, hiintegrity systems such as flowline pull in tools and pipeline repair equipment.

Hardware The concept behind Jupiter is standardization of hardware & software. Every Jupiter System in operation uses the same compact, low cost hardware core, designed specifically for Subsea Intervention rather than the commonly used modified

COTS components housed in a large 1-atmosphere pressure vessel. This way we reduce complexity and avoid obsolescence problems. Jupiter systems are designed and tested to operate in at least 4,000 meters of seawater.

Software Powerful Jupiter software has a variety of features and options that the client can choose from and is identical in every system ever supplied. This enables training, set-up and support to be easily managed.

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Zetechtics manufacture Jupiter Subsea Control Systems for the Tooling Intervention Market, Torque Verification Equipment, a range of Subsea Sensors and C- Kore (Jumper & Umbilical Monitoring Device). Zetechtics are market leaders in Subsea Control Systems for Bespoke Applications.

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Quality & reliability you can count on Subsea Control Systems Zetechtics are well known for quality & reliability and with clients demanding greater accuracy & repeatability (when controlling hydraulic tooling at depth), our Jupiter range of control systems certainly deliver and frequently exceed our customer expectations.

Subsea Sensors & Display Systems Zetechtics manufacture a wide range of battery powered subsea sensors that can be fitted to subsea equipment for client applications, sensor range includes: accurate pressure gauge monitoring, valve actuation counters, simple on/off sensor state monitoring and the latest dual display measuring both torque and turns.

Subsea Torque Verification Systems Zetechtics torque verification systems allow operators and their clients to check the accuracy of torque tool settings whilst subsea, potentially saving significant time and financial cost by preventing accidental over torque on valve stems. This obviates the requirement for lengthy retrievals to check torque tool settings on deck.

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Ocean Business 2015 Preview

Offshore Survey 2015 launches cutting edge conference programme The Offshore Survey Committee are delighted to reveal one of the most impressive programmes yet for its fifth conference which takes place from 15 16 April 2015, alongside Ocean Business at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton UK. After an overwhelming response to the call for papers, the technical committee has developed a high powered programme which covers timely issues for the offshore industry. With 20 papers to be presented over the two days, there will be something for everyone in the five sessions covering: Hydrographic and Seabed Survey; Data Processing and Visualisation; Industry and Professional Issues; Subsea Positioning and Survey Operations.

Conference Chairman, Ed Danson, explains; “Once again we are thrilled to have attracted some of the industry’s leading presenters. Over 70 abstracts were submitted and the quality was so high that it was an extremely challenging task for the technical committee to whittle down to just 20 papers, as a result I’m delighted to announce we have a balanced, relevant and exciting programme to present in April.”

The conference will be opening to an unmissable keynote presentation from Rafael Ponce, Global Maritime Business Development Manager at Esri, who will be talking about the future of GIS and how this could transform the offshore industry.

Covering Big Data, ‘Internet of Things’ and web GIS, Mr Ponce will show how

these can become the nervous system of the world to measure and understand more about the way we do business in the Oceans.

Other sessions include up-to-theminute information about the AUV search operations for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet MH370. Presented by Chris Moore, AUV Programme Manager of Phoenix International, the talk will focus on Phoenix’s underwater search which covered over 860 square kilometres of seafloor, working at depths of up to 5005 metres while diving for periods of over 27 hours. This will be followed by talks which further demonstrate the technological breakthroughs that the industry has made in the past 12 months; from imaging and data to positioning and navigation, as well as professional issues. Offshore Survey will continue its reputation for providing a unique mix of global technology and business from all corners of the industry.

One of the key factors of Offshore Survey is that it runs alongside the Ocean Business exhibition, which provides a high

calibre mix of technology and business for the delegates. As in previous years, the show will include a full three-day programme of hands-on training and demonstration sessions, enabling buyers to actually test drive equipment before purchasing. Ocean Careers will also run over the three days to provide advice on career opportunities within the ocean technology, marine science and offshore industries. As always, the combined events bring a lively social programme, culminating in a gala dinner, held at the O2 Guildhall Southampton on Wednesday 15 April.

Full details about the Offshore Survey conference can be viewed on line at www. offshoresurvey.co.uk. Delegates are advised to register in advance online at www.oceanbusiness.com/register. Follow us twitter@Offshore_Survey#offshore or join the LinkedIn group Offshore Survey.

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Atlantas Marine to host ROV manufacturers Ocean Modules and VideoRay Atlantas Marine are hosting ROV manufacturers Ocean Modules and VideoRay on stand S7 at Ocean Business, showcasing the latest developments from both companies.

The VideoRay Pro 4 is the market leading micro ROV. With more than 3000 systems delivered, they have revolutionised portable underwater inspection.

The Ocean Modules V8 M500 is the only ROV featuring full 360 degree movement with maintained stability. It has exceptional control, and a proven reliability record in offshore renewable and Oil & Gas applications around the UK. Live demonstrations will be held of both systems throughout the show, and a full range of sonars and accessories will be available to view on our stand including the new Dextera ROV multi-tool.

To find out more, visit stand S7 at Ocean Business, or visit:

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Innovative new web and PC based navigational charts app to be launched at Ocean Business A leading independent consultancy and software development company will launch a new web and PC based navigational charting app on stand S10 at Ocean Business 2015.

Norcom Technology Limited’s eChart software combines up to date information from different sources including wreck, cable, tide and geographical data for navigational charts, making it ideal for use by companies carrying out desktop studies prior to installation of offshore structures, cables, pipelines and vessel monitoring.

Uniquely, for computational packages, the easy to use software will be made available on a 10.1” Windows 8 Tablet, for the first time, at the show.

The software is a web (available April 2015) or PC based app which replaces the ARCS Skipper service, withdrawn by the UK Government Hydrographic Office (UKHO) in 2013.

Norcom is a UKHO data reseller and approved as a licenced developer of ARCS service. Norcom saw the opportunity to develop geo-referenced electronic navigational charts for Northen Europe, the Meditteranean and South America. Norcom also has agreement with SHOM (service hydrographique et océanographique de la marine), Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und

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Hydrographie (BSH, Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany) and Kartverket, the Norwegian Mapping Authority.

Chart data is supplied in chart packs, which can be downloaded from www.norcom-technology.co.uk or the data can be supplied on CD or USB memory stick.

Once downloaded, the charts are updated, for free, every quarter in January, April, July and October, (whilst in subscription) and emails are automatically sent to subscribers when corrections and Chart Plotter updates are made.

Visitors to Ocean Business will be able to order a Windows 8 tablet and Chart Pack bundle. The tablet allows users to run Norcom’s fully functional desktop Chart Plotter anywhere, from an office to at sea.

Also available on the Tablet will be the company’s well known Geodetic survey computation software and Seatrack electronic charting software.

Norcom will also be demonstrating its Catenary Anchor Monitoring System (CAMS) for barge monitoring during pipe laying and Sirius, its new offshore navigation construction software, for positioning DP vessel during installation work and FPSO monitoring.

Norcom is run by Phil Harris, who has over 30 years’ consultancy and software development experience. The company internationally provides a range of systems and services to government organisations, harbour authorities, oil companies, hydrographic survey companies, cable lay companies, wind installation companies dredging companies and freelance hydrographic surveyors. Work includes the provision of electronic charting systems to assist for use in general navigation as well as planning purposes.

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Planet Ocean Ltd & Deep Trekker Inc. introduce the Deep Trekker DTX2

Rated for depths of up to 1000 feet and with speeds approaching 3.5 knots and over 28 lbs. of thrust, the DTX2 is as powerful and strong as it is nimble and easy to use.

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Planet Ocean Ltd & Deep Trekker Inc. are showcasing for the first time a brand new Remotely Operated Vehicle, the Deep Trekker DTX2. This new ROV represents the first in a new line of subsea vehicles to complement the company’s existing portable ROV line, the DTG2. The Deep Trekker DTX2 is the first ever subsea vehicle to combine the patented pitch mechanism that Deep Trekker is known for with 4 powerful, vectored thrusters for maneuverability unmatched in this vehicle class.

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Lifting Equipment, Deck Machinery & Winches

Ceona finalises installation of 570te multiple pipelay VLS and twin 400te cranes on the pioneering Ceona Amazon vessel Ceona, SURF contractor with heavy subsea construction capabilities, has marked another milestone in delivering its next generation flagship asset, the Ceona Amazon, following the successful installation of 570te multiple pipelay VLS and twin 400te cranes onto the deepwater field development vessel.

One month after the vessel’s arrival at Huisman yard in the Netherlands, the Ceona Amazon has been equipped with her inclined multi-lay VLS with a top tension of 570te, and with two 400te Active Heave Compensated (AHC) masthead cranes able to work in tandem.

The two 18m diameter wheels on the top tower and deck aft are also being installed.

The next weeks will see Huisman complete the electrical and hydraulic hookup, and perform the commissioning of the system.

Steve Preston, Chief Executive Officer of Ceona, who initiated the design concept for Ceona’s game changing vessel, said: “This is a particularly exciting moment for all those involved in bringing the Ceona Amazon to fruition. The cranes and multi-lay VLS are a milestone in the installation of pioneering equipment and features that take the vessel into the next era of cost-effective deepwater subsea construction and installation projects.

“We are now looking forward to showcasing the Ceona Amazon and demonstrating its exceptional deepwater subsea tie-back and field development capabilities to our clients, suppliers, partners and other industry representatives at the end of February

in Schiedam. The asset is the flagship of our fleet of next generation vessels and is a clear indication of our commitment to bringing new, cost-effective subsea services to the global oil & gas operator market.”

The Ceona Amazon’s versatility sets her apart as a deepwater field development asset with the vessel being purpose built to perform in multiple pipelay and operational modes, particularly for heavy subsea structure and floater installation services. In just one trip, the vessel is capable of undertaking complex logistical projects in remote, harsh and deepwater environments - making her ideally suited for provinces such as West Africa, the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil.

Shipbuilding specialist Lloyd Werft successfully delivered the Ceona Amazon less than two years after the letter of intent for its construction was signed.

Huisman, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of heavy construction equipment for onshore and offshore operations, pre-built the cranes and multi-lay pipe VLS ready for installation on the vessel’s arrival in Schiedam.

With capacity to carry 8,500te of rigid pipe or 5,500te of flexible, or a combination of both, the Ceona Amazon will be able to lay rigid and flexible pipelines and umbilicals, and install heavy subsea structures or floaters (TLP and FPSO) using its two 400te subsea cranes working in tandem.

The vessel’s innovative G-lay pipelay system, developed and patented by

Ceona, features an inclinable lay spread with a top tension of 570te and a rigid pipe firing line system. It combines the offshore assembly of rigid pipe joints along a traditional firing line, then plastic bending of the pipe through a route similar to that of a reel-lay vessel, completed by a vertical exit through the moonpool (J-lay).

The Ceona Amazon will represent the second new vessel – after the Polar Onyx – that Ceona has brought to the market on time and in less than a year.

The Ceona Amazon is 199.4m long and 32.2m wide, drawing 8.0m with a gross tonnage of 33,000te. She is due to enter service early 2015.

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Alimak Hek – Vertical access solutions for the offshore and marine industries The benefits of installing elevators from Alimak Hek are recognized worldwide by oil & gas companies for platforms, semi-submersible rigs and drill ships. Alimak Hek offers both rack and pinion and traction elevators, installed mostly on derricks, in hull columns, living quarters, helicopter decks and outside platform modules.

Vertical access solutions from Alimak Hek are ideal for accessing offshore structures for routine inspections, maintenance, and special surveys. They also provide fast and convenient access to living quarters and to different decks of ships. Not only improving safety and manual handling but also productivity because climbing time is turned into working time.

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ACE Winches introduces Chief Commercial Officer role to support international growth ambitions

Mr Black joins as the firm sets its sights on further international growth supported by the introduction of new technology. He is responsible for leading and managing its overall commercial strategy and the management of the ACE Winch Academy.

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Alimak Hek provides safe, reliable vertical access, anytime and anywhere it is needed.

Alimak Hek offers both Alimak rack and pinion elevators and Heis-Tek traction elevators and has provided permanent elevators to the offshore industry for 40 years. We delivered our first elevator for an Aker H-3 design semi-submersible in 1974 and since then, have emerged as the world’s leading supplier of rack and pinion elevators to this industry.

Alimak Hek has delivered more than 1000 elevators to the offshore oil and gas industry. In fact, we have installed over 30,000 elevator solutions for different industries worldwide.

ACE Winches, the globally acclaimed winch and deck machinery specialist, has announced the appointment of Colin Black as chief commercial officer, a new role introduced to strengthen the company’s board of management.

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We have developed extensive engineering knowledge on a wide variety of industrial applications. Industrial elevators from Alimak Hek are designed to withstand the harsh environments and abrasive conditions offshore including explosion proof zones.

crane vessel in the world, Heerema’s Thialf, gaining an overview of our forthcoming RDS operation in West Africa.

“We designed, manufactured and delivered a new IWOCS ACE Umbilical Reeler this week so there is no shortage of variety in my role.”

Alfie Cheyne, CEO stated: “With more than 30 year’s operational and commercial experience working across the international oil and gas sector, Colin

has played a number of leadership roles in building businesses and developing client master service agreements globally, and we welcome his expertise on our board of management as we continue to grow our business internationally.”

Colin is currently a member of Oil and Gas UK and a director of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Europe, and a committee member of the Energy Institute

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Colin Black stated: “ACE Winches has an enviable reputation as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and market leader in deck machinery solutions, and with my operational background I fully understand the demands of an industry facing the challenges of low oil price. As a coinventor of several patents I am really enjoying the creative environment within ACE Winches and the solutions we provide. We have already introduced a number of new patented technologies and innovations to the market to address these challenges.”

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Modulift go overboard Hot on the heels of the latest DNV standard released in October 2014, Modulift has revealed their latest product range; Subsea Modular Spreader Beams.

In addition to their highly successful standard and heavy spreader beam ranges they have taken their unique modular elements to produce a versatile and efficient collection for deep water lifting.

As with regular Spreader beams they are fully and correctly assembled when combined with the recommended end units, drop links and shackles top and bottom, which also allows for the options to use ROV shackles where necessary too.

Complying with DNV-OS-H206 – Loadout, Transport and Installation of Subsea Objects, the Modulift Subsea Spreader Beams are designed to safely hold weights up 500 tonnes.

Unlike Modulift’s standard Spreader Beams that are manufactured using circular hollow section, the Subsea has an open section design, this being suitable for water submersion by eliminating the risks of any cavity or pressure issues.

They are finished with a three-coat paint system that is based on a two-pack epoxy paint combination suitable for the marine environment.

Modulift’s exclusive ‘modular’ engineering is again reflected to offer users the economical ability to reuse their products time and time again, providing a cost effective solution to Subsea heavy lifting.

As with all Modulift products the ease of transportation goes without saying aided by this modular design.

The new nautical series is available to order or for more job specific requirements or high QA lifts, the Modulift engineering team can design custom made alternatives.

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Romica Engineering to provide The UK’s National Oceanography Centre with four umbilical winches Romica Engineering Ltd (REL) have signed a contract with The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) to provide 4 umbilical winches, allowing NOC to facilitate seismic and towed ocean bottom instrument operations at sea with self contained systems providing the ability to move between platforms of opportunity as required.

REL was founded in 2003 to provide payload welfare to the oceanographic and offshore oil & gas sector. Romica supports companies undertaking subsea measurement, monitoring and IRM (Inspection Repair Maintenance) tasks through a range of services, tools and equipment solutions.

These 100m capacity winch systems are multi-purpose, they will be used for the deployment of both Bolt and GI airgun systems and also available for other large diameter umbilical deployments (eg Towed Ocean Bottom Instrument). As the winches are self contained, enclosed within suitable ‘bump frames’ to prevent damage in transit and fit in a standard 20’ soft top ISO container, they can be easily ‘cross decked’ between NOC vessels.

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Bob Turner, Managing Director of REL said:

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“We are delighted that the UK’s NOC have once again selected Romica as a winch system supplier to support their umbilical winch requirements. This contract for the supply of 4 off umbilical winches complete with remote control allows NOC to utilise the systems on international partnership vessels as well as those of other NERC organisations such as British Antarctic Survey, who are currently in the process of purchasing of a new Research Ship.”

Andy Henson, Scientific Engineering Manager at NOC said: “We look forward to working with Romica following an open and exhaustive tendering process. Our goal is to deliver the best quality science with the best value for money. We believe this contract will allow us to achieve that”

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TECDOS® conveyor & drive solutions for maritime applications

RUD Chains is a leading manufacturer of high quality round steel link chains.

RUD round link chains are used across a range of demanding working environments, they show their strength across RUD’s conveyor and hoist systems to their well-known lifting and lashing means. As a response to the increasing demand from the industry for drive solutions based on round steel link chains, RUD has established the product group TECDOS®.

TECDOS components and modules offers unrivalled solutions for a wide variety of maritime applications: for moving, pulling, lifting, telescoping, pivoting and swivelling.

TECDOS has been setting high standards across the maritime and offshore industry due to its distinctive features. RUD’s fine calibrated round steel link chains are extremely robust, offer three-dimensional mobility and require less space than most comparable solutions. The chain fits perfectly with corresponding components such as pocket wheels and chain

guides, which run smoothly and offer an exceptionally high wear resistance.

The latest RUD developments are the TECDOS OMEGA®, TECDOS PI® and TECDOS GAMMA® drive and idler units.

TECDOS OMEGA is a device which allows you to pull, push, pivot, swivel structures; beams or cranes. Chain ferries use this drive to pull themselves along a chain. On excavator barges it is used to push stud poles up and down, on ship loaders to extend the conveyor beam and in ports it is used to switch railway cars.

TECDOS OMEGA has features similar to a rack and pinion drives, it is easy to install, tolerates misalignment and heat elongation and does not produce reaction forces. It is less prone to damage when used on ice, sand, heat or other challenging environments.

containing the pocket wheels, bearings, guides and knot preventer. They allow deflection of the chain by 180° (TECDOS PI) and 90° (TECDOS GAMMA). They are also used for head drives; one loop of chain over two pocket wheels, and one driven by a motor. This works for applications such as spooling devices for winches, for skidding systems or for pushing a hangar door up and down.

For the wind power and the offshore wind industry in particular, TECDOS chain solutions are used in applications such as wind blade production and wind blade installation. TECDOS has also been used for projects such as wind tower installations and maintenance.

For more information contact RUD UK on 01227 276611 or email:

Katie.crane@rud.co.uk

TECDOS can be used in all directions, vertical, horizontal or oblique; it can run along curved or straight surfaces or move along curved or straight beams or structures.

Lifting Equipment, Deck Machinery & Winches

For moving, pulling, lifting, telescoping, pivoting, swivelling and more:

TECDOS PI and TECDOS GAMMA drives and idler units consist of housing

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RUD UK Specialists in

Offshore Conveyor and drive technology TECDOS • TECDOS provides drives & solutions for maritime

applications, moving, lifting, conveying & pulling.

• Used in all directions vertical, horizontal, oblique

along straight & curved structures.

• Highly wear resistant RUD steel chain, three • Pull loads of more than 10,000 tonnes or lift

goods up to 26 tonnes

• Opening & closing of flood gates • Lifting & lowering containers • Moving & swivelling port cranes • Lifting platforms • Launching lifeboats

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dimensional mobility & resistance to corrosion.

Examples of TECDOS maritime projects:

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Flow Measurement

Senior management appointment announcements from Rotork Rotork is delighted to announce that Pamela Bingham is the new Managing Director of Rotork’s Gears division.

This division of Rotork manufactures complete gearbox assemblies and valve adaption kits for use with actuators and as direct valve operators. It has facilities in The Netherlands, UK, Italy, China, USA and India.

Rotork is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Littlejohns as Managing Director of Rotork Fluid Systems (RFS). RFS is the second largest division of the Rotork Group and specialises in the production of pneumatic and hydraulic actuators and control systems.

Pamela joined Rotork in 2012 as Group Business Development Director and during her time at Rotork she has helped grow the business both organically and through acquisitions. Previously she has held legal, commercial and business development roles in the engineering, mining, renewable energy and oil and gas sectors.

Dave joined Rotork’s engineering design department in 1985 before moving to Rochester, USA in 1996 as an engineer. He moved into sales before becoming General Manager of Rotork’s office in Petaluma. In 2006 he was appointed Managing Director of the Gears division and returned to the UK. During this time the division has grown and is now the leading supplier of valve gearboxes in the world.

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Influx detection Managed pressure drilling (MPD) is ideally suited to meet these needs. An adaptive drilling process, MPD precisely measures and controls the annular pressure profile throughout the wellbore during the drilling process. The technique possesses a unique ability to carefully “walk the line” between pore and fracture pressures to prevent the uncontrolled influx, or kick, of reservoir fluids into the wellbore and up to the surface of the drilling rig.

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Safe and secure control MPD provides considerable safety advantages over conventional overbalanced drilling techniques, which control the bottomhole pressure (BHP) in a well by varying the drilling mud weight to obtain the necessary hydrostatic pressure that will counter the pore pressure of the formation.

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Increasing or decreasing the mud weight is an expensive and time consuming process that cannot efficiently manage rapidly changing differences between the BHP and pore pressure. MPD techniques use a series of chokes that dynamically control the annular pressure by manipulating the surface back pressure (SBP) to increase the BHP. Choke position can be varied in a matter of seconds, a significant improvement compared to the hours required to circulate and condition

the mud weight throughout the wellbore in overbalanced drilling.

MPD also provides considerable safety and environmental benefits. Return flow is diverted away from the rig floor to a dedicated choke manifold by the use of a rotating control device (RCD), thereby reducing accompanying hazards to rig floor personnel.

Flow measurement is critical to the MPD system, and is achieved through a

mass flowmeter installed downstream of the chokes on the MPD manifold. The mass flow meter provides accurate flow readings and enables early kick detection.

Due to the fact that influxes can be detected and controlled earlier and the annular pressure profile manipulated as required, casing setting depths can be extended. Industry studies suggest that the proper utilization of MPD may lead to the elimination or extension of casing setting points.

Flexible electronic differential pressure VEGABAR 80 includes electronic Differential Pressure as a standard option in all sensors in the range. No special field electronics enclosures or transducers, it only requires a standard device with a ‘slave’ electronics module in the other. Simply connect them together for your e-DP system. This means any two VEGABAR 80’s can be used, minimising cost, complexity and stocks. Flush, abrasion resistant, high overload ceramics are ideal for offshore and subsea applications. Mix housings: a level in a pressurised tank with a ‘submersible IP68’ sensor in a flooding bund with a standard housing on the top. Mix materials: a flush ceramic diaphragm on a mud tank and a metal one for top pressure. Select the sensor design: suspended, submersible ‘hydrostatic’ transmitters for mud density measurement.

The standard sensor interconnection can extend to over 100m.

Connection sizes from ½” BSP/NPT (flush) upwards. The accreditation portfolio includes ATEX, SIL, FDA, EHEDGE, 3A and Marine. Communications: 4-20mA, HART, Profibus and Foundation Fieldbus. Nominal sensor pressure ranges from 50mbar up to 1000 Bar (same/similar ranges must be used to suit the e-D.P. application) temperature range -90 to +400 °C. Electronic DP has a host of advantages for the user, particularly over conventional ‘Remote capillary’ chemical seal based DP systems especially in lower static pressures: temperature changes, faster easier installation, higher accuracy in suited applications, no oil-filled capillaries, smaller connection sizes, better temperature performance, faster response, lower costs and easier maintenance. It is especially useful in lower pressure applications: mud density, level differential and pressurised vessel levels. So what’s stopping you from changing the way you measure differential pressure?

For more information, please call: +44(0)1444 870055 Or visit the website: www.vega.com/uk

The easy is better principle for electronic differential pressure

e-DP - no oil-filled capillaries, lower maintenance, better performance.

Easy selection: choose any VEGABAR 80 transmitter including ceramic and metal sensors, with the options you need for your application. Easy connection: select any two standard sensors, no special devices, cables or extra housings needed. Simple set up: just connect together and you are up and running. Fast delivery: 5 day build-time on 80% of the range.

Change the way you measure pressure. www.vega.com/uk

Flow Measurement

Flow management solutions Pentair Valves & Controls is an industry leader in flow management solutions for oil and gas. They are pioneers in flow isolation and control, pressure management and automation. In all their efforts, they seek to enhance safety, reduce risk, and deliver efficiency.

The oil and gas industry faces a complex set of demands – extreme operating conditions, budget constraints, profitability concerns, safety, and environmental considerations.

Success in this industry sector depends on having a dynamic partner with the global resources, industry expertise and local knowledge to support you, wherever and whatever the challenge.

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Flow measurement solutions for complex subsea applications Hoffer Flow Controls’ HO Series Subsea turbine flowmeters provide flow measurement solutions for demanding subsea environments.

Designed to operate in depths of 20,000 FT or more, the HO Series Subsea is a fit for complex applications involving BOPs, ROVs, wellhead additives, subsea production systems, and a variety of other subsea flow applications.

Built to order per required specifications, the “housing” on the HO Series Subsea flowmeters is typically custom designed to fit into the customer’s existing footprint/space.

Internally, the Subsea Series is built with long lasting, durable components meeting military standards for high shock (MIL-S-901D) and vibrations (MIL-STD-167-1). HO Series flowmeters for subsea applications can be designed and constructed to meet most compliance standards including API6A/17D).

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Emerson updates firmware for wireless gateway to enhance ease-of-use Latest firmware for the Smart Wireless Gateway streamlines the wireless network interface, helping users improve operations and enhance safety

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Emerson Process Management has used customer input to design the new firmware version 4.5 for its Smart Wireless Gateways.

This new firmware will enable users to see and understand process information quickly, helping to make sound decisions and take needed action.

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The new version 4.5 software streamlines the wireless network interface, security setup, and field device configuration. It has a consistent look and feel and simplifies information presentation. Visual feedback and information filtering are built into the software to support fast navigation. NAMUR symbols and organized table views provideat-a-glance actionable information.

“Across Emerson we have continued to invest in Human Centered Design. Our new 4.5 firmware is a great example of the power of this investment,” said Tom

Moser, president of Emerson’s Rosemount business.

“The clean design and intuitive interface puts actionable information at our customers’ fingertips.”

Firmware version 4.5 will also give users quick access to field instrument diagnostic data for continuous monitoring of device health and the wireless network.

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Safety, Equipment & Fire Protection

North-East firm become first to adopt new safety process A leading North-east marine equipment specialist has become one of the first companies to adopt a new safety scheme, following a six-figure investment after another successful year of business.

The Motive Offshore Group, which is headquartered in Boyndie, near Banff, in Aberdeenshire, has implemented a new safety and lean production scheme called 6S, to improve efficiency and safety in the work environment.

The firm, which was established in 2010, will utilise the Japanese developed lean manufacturing process to improve standard operational practices and ensure efficient and safe ways of working throughout the organisation.

The 6S programme comprises of six different phases including, sort, straighten, sweep, standardise, sustain and the new element safety, which is currently being deployed across the company’s three bases in Boyndie, Aberdeen and Stavanger in Norway, through comprehensive on-site training for employees.

Chief Operating Officer of Motive Offshore Group, Dave Acton said: “As a company, we have grown significantly in the last four years, and as such it has been vital to promote and develop a strong safety culture to protect the welfare of our employees and clients. We have been very focused on helping our employees to work responsibly and in the safest possible manner, and the 6S programme will play a key role in this.

“The process will essentially assist our employees to think more seriously about safety and about the steps they take when working in the factory, whilst also allowing us to develop new practices that add value and help to standardised our work process to reduce risk for employees.

“Since day one we have been focussed on our people and as we continue to expand and employ further staff, lean techniques like 6S will be key to our continuous improvement efforts and overall infrastructure to deliver clients the best possible service whilst working towards being a company recognised for its safety standards.”

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Dave Acton, Chief Operating Officer

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High voltage courses designed for all levels of knowledge and experience

Their courses cover a wide range of areas; for those who are specialised Engineers to those who come into contact with Electrical Equipment. The courses are designed to be delivered over a matter of days and we can also provide bespoke courses for our clients whose remit does not fit into the standard courses.

The Faraday Centre undertakes a wide range of High Voltage courses - depending upon your level of knowledge and experience.

The S4 is for those seeking Full Authorisation. This programme requires a good foundation of electrical knowledge. It is designed to bring candidates up to a competency level suitable for Senior Authorised persons. Their S9 course provides candidates with practical, hands on introduction to high voltage switching.

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They have many other High Voltage courses for people to choose from.

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The Faraday Centre Limited is a privately owned, international training company specialising in the provision of Electrical Power Training, either at our purpose designed facilities in the UK and Cyprus (Thomas-Faraday Training Ltd), which are equipped with a wide range of operational high/low voltage electrical training equipment or at the client’s site, in the UK and worldwide.

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Fire and industrial signalling In the great majority of automatic fire alarm sounders or fire alarm systems, the end result of the detection of a fire is the initiation of audible and visual warning devices that alert the occupants to the danger so that they can evacuate the premises.

the building or the position of the nearest emergency exit.

Clearly, the technical requirements for a fire alarm system and the nature of the warning signals themselves will vary greatly. The key consideration for

the system designer is how to produce clear, unambiguous fire alarm sounders throughout the protected areas in the event of an emergency.

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Given the complexity and variation of different types of buildings and structures in which fire alarm sounders are installed, and the further variations to be found in the homogeneity or otherwise of the occupants, it is clear that, for maximum effectiveness, many different types of fire alarm sounders will be required.

For example, at one end of the spectrum may be an offshore oil rig, which is manned by highly trained workers who operate under strict safety procedures at all times; at the other end is a large retail development crowded with shoppers who are unfamiliar with the general layout of

Multi million pound investment paves way for future growth for OTEAC Stagecoach tycoon and investor visits headquarters to meet with staff A multi-million pound investment into specialist fire and safety engineering products and services provider, OTEAC, by Stagecoach owner Brian Souter’s company, has paved the way for major growth and global expansion.

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Following the recent private equity investment by Souter Investments, as part of a group organised by Lonsdale Capital Partners, OTEAC is embarking on an ambitious growth strategy.

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This will see the company expand its services in asset management and integrity, including performance verification, design, engineering, installation and commissioning of specialist fire and safety equipment as well as supply, inspection, servicing, testing and maintenance of equipment.

OTEAC has also opened a new office in Leith, Edinburgh which will primarily focus on its marine division, and is also recruiting for up to 13 different roles

across the company, which represents an 18% rise in the number of staff.

The company recently hosted a visit

by Sir Brian who was joined by OTEAC board member, Calum Cusiter, and chief executive, Bill Hogarty, who showed them round the firm’s facilities in Maryculter and met with some of the staff.

Chief executive Bill Hogarty said: “This is an exciting time for the company as we seek to expand our services within Scotland and also look to develop our international capabilities.

Brian Souter added: “It’s quite clear from our visit that OTEAC are a company which is going from strength to strength and has a robust development plan in place, which underpins our decision to invest.

It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to spend some time with the OTEAC team and I was hugely encouraged by the quality of work and commitment of the staff.”

www.oteac.co.uk

With the recent investment, we have put plans in place for major growth which will begin with a recruitment drive throughout the company.

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager who will spearhead our plans for internationalisation by focusing on business growth in oil and gas provinces such as The Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as well as opening our new office in Leith to support our marine division.”

Bill Hogarty

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Process safety training IChemE courses to help you, your staff and your organisation improve safety and reduce risk.

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Moflash Signalling - protecting property and saving lives across the globe Moflash is the largest independent manufacturer of signalling devices in the UK. The majority of our product lines are manufactured at our modern production facilities in Birmingham, making it ideally placed logistically not only to serve our customer base in the UK but also Europe and the rest of the world.

With distribution partners in over 20 countries supported by Moflash sales offices in Dusseldorf, Germany and Singapore, South East Asia, Moflash are truly an international business protecting property and saving lives across the globe.

To reflect its international business,

The high strength grout is the result of over 3 years of joint development, the primary purpose of which has been to deliver significant and quantifiable improvements in productivity and safety when grouting offshore structures.

“FoundOcean recognised a need amongst its customers for a material that could provide high early strength development and low temperature performance, yet also offer increased efficiency, safety and cleanliness,” comments Managing Director Jim Bell on the motivation behind the new development. “MasterFlow 9800 will contribute to driving down the installed cost of offshore renewable energy”.

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Sounders, Combined Sounder Beacons, Bells, Hooters, Sirens and Buzzers.

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One of the strengths of the company is the broad range of signalling devices available to the customer base with products suitable for the following markets: Oil & Gas, Hazardous Area, Aviation, Obstruction Marking, Fire & Security, Process Control and Access, Wide Area Signalling and general industrial applications. Within these markets, the products we offer are Xenon Beacons, LED Beacons, Rotating Beacons, Electronic

BASF and FoundOcean to revolutionise productivity and safety in offshore grouting FoundOcean and BASF have recently launched an integrated material and service system for the provision of a new high strength grout, MasterFlow 9800, in Edinburgh, UK.

MasterFlow 9800 is set to revolutionise offshore grouting, by introducing a high strength grout with unrivalled operational advantages. The material is able to be shipped and stored in silos rather than bags, facilitating quayside storage in all weathers, more flexibility in deck layout and no requirement for bag or container lifting during grouting operations and dockside resupplies.

The MasterFlow 9800 grout system uses an upgraded version of FoundOcean’s Recirculating Jet Mixer (RJM).

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Moflash carry not only European standards such as CE and ATEX approvals but also international standards such IECEX, CQST, as well as conforming to ICAO.

The delivery rates when using an RJM are upwards of 20m³/hr and therefore faster grouting of the annulus can be achieved, saving valuable offshore operating days.

The closed circuit between the cement silo and RJM mixer, along with the continuous mixing process, also minimises overage, as well as reducing dust.

“Demanding offshore challenges have set extremely high requirements for the grout and grouting works in the development of MasterFlow 9800.

Aligning the excellent properties of the new offshore grout with the operational advantages of FoundOcean’s continuous mixing and pumping equipment will bring

major health and safety improvements and installation cost reductions,” says Luc Westhof, Global Key Account Manager at BASF Construction Chemicals.

The material offers a number of superior properties, including excellent early strength development, even at cold temperatures, and high fatigue resistance. When combined with its operational advantages, these properties have the potential to provide significant cost optimisation for the foundation installation, whilst ensuring the durability of the grouted connection.

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PATLITE explosion-proof products PATLITE present a new series of signaling devices, which have been especially designed for rough environments and explosive atmospheres.

Besides explosion-proof and maintenance-free LED signal towers of the EDLM and EDWM series, which achieve ATEX guideline 94/9 EC and are suitable for zone 1 and 2, Patlite also offers visual, audible and hybrid products which are suitable for zone 2 and 22.

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The innovative, explosion proof signal towers EDLM (3 coloured LED modules) and EDWM (5 coloured LED modules) come with a high-strength main body made of aluminium alloy.

Thanks to their pressureand flame-proof housing they reach protection IP66.

They have been designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in environments such as (petro-) chemical industries, handling with combustible dusts, production of gas and even in food industries.

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The terminal block of the EDLM and EDWM models is found at the back and provides easy access to the signal tower. The signal towers are suited for flush mount, wall mount and horizontal mount.

The Japanese Tokuyama group is planning to install a fair quantity of EDWM signal towers at its polycrystalline silicon production plant in Malaysia.

“Besides providing safety for our co-workers and machines, the explosion-proof LED signal towers model EDWM-502 helps us to improve quality control and productivity”, explains a company spokesman from Tokuyama.

The company values the signal towers because they are highly dependable, maintenance-free and offer a long lasting serving life.

Energy Efficient LED Lights The series AR-070 and AR-078 are signal towers with

up to five LED modules and a diameter of 40 or 60 mm.

The signal lights are resistant against gas or dust explosions and are approved for zone 2 and 22. The energy efficient LED modules with a PATLITE patented prism cut provide full and brilliant illumination.

Vertical and horizontal cut lenses in combination with a double reflection system enhance the diffusion of the LED illumination. The LED modules available in the colours transparent, yellow, red, blue and green – as well as the main body are made of strong synthetic materials.

They withstand even high pressure and heat as well as damage caused by acid or bases.

The signal towers reach IP65 protection. That allows installation even in damp or dusty environments.

The AR-078 and AR-070 series signal towers can be either flush or wall mounted and are available with one to five LED modules. They can also be ordered with a flashing/non-flashing function and /or two super-loud alarm sounds with an 90dB (at 1 m) output. The type with alarm sound reaches protection IP54.

Large Product Spectrum Explosion proof products that are suitable for Zone 2 and 22 also include the hybrid type LKEH-EX, signal horns as well as the LED working lights of the series CLA, CLN and CLK. All explosion proof PATLITE signaling devices comply with the standard CE/ATEX/NEC certificates.

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What is safe handling?

This article is written to give purchasers an insight into the selection of handling equipment.

There is often little checking of the pedigree of the handling equipment before it is purchased. It is difficult for a purchasing department to procure quality equipment that they have no experience in. The endless offering of web sites selling handling equipment makes it difficult for even experienced people to work out what is good and what is bad.

I am sure you have guessed by now the writer of this article works for a company who manufactures quality handling equipment. I have a number of suggestions of ways to ensure you buy equipment you can trust.

What you should look for when choosing a supplier Traceability

Can the supplier give you full traceability for the product? You should not simply trust in something because it is painted yellow and has some stickers on it which you recognise.

You would expect that all manufacturers of handling equipment would be inspected by a relevant body to ensure that they design and build their handling units to be safe and compliant with any regulations relating to their product group. Unfortunately this is not the case. Anyone can set up a company and manufacture equipment and they can easily make claims about what regulations they comply with.

Build File

All companies who design and manufacture equipment must produce and hold a technical file for every product they manufacture. The question is can the company show you the build file if you asked to see it?

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Most people when planning a lift would ensure that they have the correct shackles and strops and that these are all within their test date. We should also be aware that any lift is only as secure as the weakest link. All too often the weakest link is the handling equipment itself.

Complying with Regulations

Just keep in mind that as the purchaser you have the right to ask as many questions as you like to satisfy yourself that you are buying compliant equipment.

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Spectrex SharpEye 40/40I IR3 flame detectors selected for new build oil rig

Hazardous Area

Wintershall has chosen IR3 detectors for its RAVN unmanned platform that will serve in the Danish sector of the North Sea. The SharpEye detectors from Spectrex were installed to provide high performance detection across the entire rig.

range that can detect hazardous gases, from flammable hydrocarbons to toxic Ammonia and Hydrogen Sulfide.

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The 40/40I optical flame detector is a multi spectrum based on three IR bands (IR3), detects fuel and gas fires at long distances with the highest immunity to false alarms. The 40/40I IR3 can detect a 1ft2 (0.1 m2) gasoline pan fire at 215 ft (65m) in less than 5 seconds.

Spectrex Inc. is a technology leader in optical Flame and Open Path Gas Detection (OPGD). The patented optical UV/IR and IR3 Flame Detector designs, and pioneering patented Xenon Flash designs in OPGD detectors are now the standard for Oil & Gas projects.

A wide range of flame detectors are available, from ultra fast (msec) detection time to high sensitivity hydrocarbon and hydrogen flame detection, alongside the equally large OPGD

New website for Raytec hazardous area lighting Raytec is delighted to announce the launch of www.raytecled. com - a website dedicated to their comprehensive range of new hazardous area lighting products. Raytec has over 10 years history of designing LED lighting solutions for safety and security critical projects in the most extreme and challeng Following the launch of Raytec’s Hazardous Area Division in 2013 and the development of their SPARTAN range of ATEX/ IEC Ex LED luminaires, the new website provides quick and easy access to information on the full range of SPARTAN products including Flood, Linear, Bulkhead and Transportable. All product ranges are also available with emergency variants for increased flexibility, versatility and safety.

The website highlights the advantages of adopting LED technology and the features and benefits of each range, whilst a convenient product selector page with specification filters helps you to select the product best suited to your installation.

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Barry Thompson, Head of Raytec’s Hazardous Area Division, said: “Our new website really puts the user first and aims to provide

the most useful tools needed to support someone from the very initial stages of exploring which products might be suitable for an installation, right through to specification and installation.

We have designed our products based on our field proven LED technology and we recognised that reliability, modularity and easy maintenance are important to our customers, together with a range of emergency variants. The new website allows our customers to explore and understand all of those benefits quickly and easily”.

The website provides access to a range of valuable services including; Lighting Design Service providing 2D and 3D lighting plans for your specific project, Custom Built Product Design Service for bespoke projects or challenging applications, Demo Product Service for trialling Raytec products prior to your installation, and our Live Online Chat Service to connect instantly with our in-house lighting experts for quick information and answers to your questions.

The new website also features a dedicated ‘Industry Knowledge’ hub to share our knowledge, tips and opinions from over 100 years of combined experience in designing, specifying and selling LED lighting worldwide. Here, visitors can download white papers, guides and articles exploring a variety of key topics including: design techniques to maximise savings on installation, operation and maintenance, installing for optimum safety, understanding the total ownership cost of an LED system, how to upgrade and replace old fittings to LED, and much more.

Barry continued: “Our philosophy is innovation+illumination and we always strive to lead lighting trends in the global market and our website is no different. Our customers’ needs are at the heart of the new website and it uses the latest design techniques to provide the best user experience”.

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New INTELIHEAT™ Ex rated heating jacket launched

LMK Thermosafe has a long history of developing and manufacturing ATEX and IECEx certified drum and container heating products suitable for the oil and gas industries.

Their designs and production quality have stood the test of time, successfully being used in numerous applications all over the world. This recently earned them the highly prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

Everything is designed and manufactured on-site at their Haverhill factory in the UK. This enables LMK Thermosafe to quickly produce custom size heating jackets for special applications if required.

For more information you can contact LMK Thermosafe:

Tel: +44 (0)1440 707141 Email: sales@drumheating.com

Hazardous Area

LMK Thermosafe Limited has introduced a revolutionary new hazardous area heating jacket. The ATEX Zone 1 rated jackets are constructed with patented technology using carbon rich semiconducting heating membranes allowing safe operation even in the presence of potentially explosive gases. They easily wrap around a standard 205L drum or 1000L IBC and run off single phase 240volts.

The Inteliheat jackets already compliment the unique ATEX certified THERMOSAFE and FARATHERM Induction heaters.

The induction heaters have proved their dominance and enduring place in the market; units that are thirty years old are still going strong!

Apart from the ATEX certified heaters, the company has safearea Digiheat Base Heaters and a huge range of standard Flexible Heating Jackets available from stock.

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Hazardous Area

Underwater clean up with Cat Pumps There can be few more challenging cleaning processes, nor ones that demand ingenious methods, than that of remote cleaning marine growth from subsea structures such as the legs of offshore platforms. For several years Aberdeen based HPR UK has provided a one stop shop for ROV’s (Remote Operated Vehicles) and ancillary equipment, experienced pilots and survey engineers to carry out inspection projects where the use of divers could be time and safety prohibitive.

Amongst its range of specialist services are ‘Hi Flo / Hi Pressure’ systems for cleaning marine growth from structures to allow for clear visual inspection (Fig.1). Unique to HPR UK, these systems use ROVs which can launch and operate in higher sea state conditions than divers. They can also stay in the water for longer, thereby maximising up-time for the project. Also this means that the company has fewer problems with HSE issues.

pump, the container included an Ex-light and flashing beacon, an ATEX approved electrical control panel for managing the motor thermistor and heater, plus a small air driven reeler for the delivery hose deployment.

“Over the last two years we have found an increasing number of our customers are asking for ATEX pumps and pump packages for use in explosive atmospheres,” says Cat Pumps General Manager Brian Hubbard. “Here at Cat Pumps UK we have developed and tested a full range of PD pumps that meet ATEX Zone 1 and 2 areas. The area in which they operate might be designated hazardous even though our pump may be handling a non-flammable liquid, such as seawater.

Equally, just because the pumped fluid may be flammable, this would not automatically create an explosive atmosphere, provided that special consideration is given to the pump construction and installation.”

Cleaning or blasting marine growth from structures involves the use of high pressure water delivered to the point of application through specially designed lances. These create cavitation in the water flow, with the bubbles resulting from this action exploding onto the marine growth. To be wholly effective, the systems require pumps capable of providing the continuous flow of high pressure water from the platform. A pump type that is best suited for this is the high pressure positive displacement triplex plunger pump.

“Most platforms can give us a safe location for our other electrical pumps,” says HPR UK Director Dave Gillies, “but we have had several requests for ATEX Zone 1 & 2 pumping equipment. The most recent one came from a customer for whom we had to building a system into a 10’ x 8’ container against a tight deadline.”

Having a very short time frame for building and delivering the system, HPR UK turned to Cat Pumps as they were the only company that could offer an ATEX Zone 1 pump at short notice to the specification. The pump supplied was the Cat Pumps high pressure positive displacement triplex plunger model 6821 (Fig.2), a compact pump capable of handling seawater at the required flow rate of 70 litres/min at 200 bar. Along with the

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Due to their extremely high specification of design and manufacture, standard bareshaft Cat Pumps products require very few modifications to make them suitable for use in ATEX areas. Generally, it is only necessary to minimise the risk of static electricity and to strengthen a few external parts to protect against accidental impact damage. Fundamentally the pumps never get hot enough in normal use to ignite most flammable vapours.

“Using seawater being taken from the platform’s fire water ring main, our ROVs typically work down to depths of 50 m, but we can provide up to 200 m of half-inch hose for the larger systems,” continues Dave Gillies. “The ROVs can be in the water for anything between eight and ten hours cleaning large areas of hulls and intricate areas between risers and conductors.

This level of duty requires pumps that can maintain both the required pressure and a constant flow over the period of use, which is why the high pressure triplex plunger pump is specified.

For this recent contract, we urgently needed an ATEX pump and we knew that Cat Pumps was the only company that could supply a skid-mounted ATEX approved motor and pump in the time available.”

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Outland Technology comes out with HD 1080P camera their existing cable, console and light,” said Jeff Mayfield, VP of Outland.

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At 2.375 in. in diameter and 5 in. in length, the unit has a depth rating of 500m with an optional 2000m available. With uses ranging from ROVs, diver handheld, fixed installations and more, the UWC-625 provides HD 1080P resolution for live video and recording. Housing materials includes acetal resin, with options for aluminum and stainless with acrylic port.

“We wanted to design a camera that allowed our customers who already have our equipment to make a simple transition to HD. They just need to buy the camera and a new DVR to go with

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Outland Technology (Outland) have produced a new underwater HD Camera, model UWC-625. The UWC-625 comes standard with an XSK-5-BCL, allowing it to run on all existing Outland cables still out in the field, and can transmits HD 1080P over standard Outland coax cable.

New Texas manufacturing center to expand PPE’s global capabilities Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance molded elastomer seals, have announced the official opening of a new manufacturing facility in Brenham, Texas earlier in February 2015.

The new site, which commenced production in November 2014, manufactures high performance compression molded components for the oil and gas industry as well as critical components for semiconductor and heavy equipment applications.

Strategically placed near Houston, the hub of the American oil & gas industry and the Californian semiconductor manufacturing base, the new 30,000sq. ft site complements PPE’s existing manufacturing facility in the UK and will include its own tool making, extrusion and inspection departments in line with PPE’s flexible operating model.

Paul Gillyon, Managing Director of PPE added: “We have made significant investment in the new Houston facility, both in capital equipment and experienced

Sealing solutions play a significant part in the success of many companies across a wide range of industries. Whether its oil and gas exploration, semiconductor manufacturing or heavy duty equipment such as marine diesel engines, each industry requires different types of high performance seals in order to conform to increasingly stringent regulations.

However, due to the expense and complexity involved in the manufacture of high performance elastomer materials, most components are manufactured to order where the process of acquiring appropriate, high performance seals can be challenging and extensive.

It is therefore important that any provider of sealing solutions can deliver materials of the highest quality in the shortest possible timeframes.

PPE has a track record of developing exceptionally high performance materials for the most challenging applications.

In the oil and gas industry PPE’s materials, including the EnDura® brand, have become known for their performance in high temperature and high pressure applications.

PPE also offers a wide range of sealing solutions for heavy equipment applications in manufacturing and industry.

For additional information on the manufacturing facility opening event, please contact Steve Jagels on: (001) 713 482 0123 Or email at: Sjagels@idexcorp.com

www.prepol.com

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PPE’s existing delivery record is already outstanding with some of the quickest lead times in the industry and now the opening of the Brenham facility will significantly boost PPE’s production capabilities. The new facility opening event will bring together members of the media, customers and key opinion leaders from the sealing industry at the site, with a BBQ and tours of the facility.

personnel which will further assist us in delivering our value proposition to our core oil and gas, semiconductor and heavy equipment markets. We are all very excited about this new resource, which includes a state-of-the-art cleanroom, and the opportunities it will bring to PPE and our customers.”

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Chicago Pneumatic boosts offering with Titan product range Following its recent acquisition, Titan Technologies’ bolting solutions has been added to Chicago Pneumatic Tools product portfolio of high quality power tools. The integration means that Chicago Pneumatic Tools now has a more complete offering, and is able to respond to all customers’ requirements for industrial bolting tools.

Titan’s products include powerful hydraulic torque wrenches, pumps and accessories for bolting applications in the oil and gas, petrochemical, wind energy, power generation, mining and construction industries. Very high load bolting is used when traditional assembly solutions are not sufficient to ensure joint integrity or joint access, for example on oil rigs, in wind farms, ship building and for bridges.

The Titan range complements Chicago Pneumatic Tools existing portfolio of high performance and durable tools.

“There are many synergies between the Titan and Chicago Pneumatic Tools brands, and we are excited to include them as part of our portfolio,” says Luis Clement, Chicago Pneumatic Tools Vice President. “Titan’s distribution network is incredibly knowledgeable in energy markets and the brand is recognized for its high quality products. Titan also has a strong network of specialized distributors, which will allow Chicago Pneumatic Tools to enter new growing markets. This network of distributors and their customers will now also benefit from Chicago Pneumatic Tools’ highly efficient global operations and logistics.”

The Chicago Pneumatic Tools portfolio includes high quality products designed for a wide range of maintenance and production applications. From offering impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, grinders, sanders and polishers, to percussive and cutting tools for maintenance and repairs and heavy industrial operations, the company enables its customers to get the job done quickly and more profitably.

www.cp.com and www.titanti.com

Hone-All responds to oil industry price pressures with new Boring Machine Leighton Buzzard sub-contract machining specialist Hone-All has now taken delivery of the first of two new deep hole boring machines from TIBO Tiefbohrtechnik. The German built TIBO B250 machine arrived in February and will increase the company’s capacity and reduce production costs at a time when the UK oil & gas industry is demanding greater efficiencies from its supply chain to counteract the falling oil prices.

The new acquisition marks the first stage of a £650,000 investment that will also see a smaller TIBO B80 deep hole boring machine being delivered in early April. Highlighting the importance of the investment, Hone-All Director, Andrea Rodney says: “The fluctuating prices in the oil & gas industry are creating an impact on the complete supply chain. Listening to our customers increasing ‘cost-down’ approach, these acquisitions are a rapid response by Hone-All and it will enable us to meet these demands without creating an impact upon our business. Furthermore, the new arrivals will enable us to alleviate any capacity issues whilst giving us the opportunity to win new business beyond the scale of our existing plant list.”

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The largest deep hole boring machine at Hone-All prior to delivery of the TIBO B250, had a capacity of 200mm diameter and 2.8m in length. The TIBO B250 will give Hone-All a 250mm

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diameter capacity with 3.2m machining length.

Discussing the importance of the first of the two new arrivals, Hone-All Managing Director, Colin Rodney says: “Our size restrictions limited our ability to quote for jobs and we were losing work that was just beyond the size limits of our existing machines. By taking delivery of the TIBO B250, we will instantly increase our productivity, sales, capacity and extend our product offering for end users. Simultaneously, we will reduce our costs, cycle times, energy consumption and eliminate any inefficiencies throughout the deep hole boring department.”

The colossal TIBO B250 has a 9.5m bed length and 14,000kg payload that is encapsulated in an FEA developed base that guarantees thermal stability, stiffness and accuracy. The result is a highly robust base that supports a drill spindle motor output of 71kW and a workpiece spindle headstock motor with 15kW. For Hone-All, this means that diameters beyond 200mm diameter can now be drilled in a single pass rather than 3 or 4 passes. Essentially, this will reduce cycle times on the large diameter drilling by upwards of 50% as the company moves forward.

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New code launched to protect dolphins at Aberdeen Harbour A joint taskforce has launched a Code of Practice to protect Bottlenose dolphins near Aberdeen’s Harbour mouth, and provide guidance to vessels operating in the port.

Patrick Jordan, environmental advisor at Aberdeen Harbour Board said, “We are very proud of the incredible diversity of wildlife in the Harbour. As stewards of this important habitat, we have a clear duty to treat its inhabitants with care and encourage other port users to do the same. The Dolphin Code will ensure everyone is made aware of best practices and keep the animals safe.”

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Aberdeen is one of the best places in Europe to view dolphins, with RSPB’s Dolphin Watch Project (partly sponsored by Aberdeen Harbour Board) reporting that visitors to Torry Battery have a nine in ten chance of seeing dolphins feeding near the city’s Harbour.

The guidance suggests boats maintain a steady course at the slowest possible speed, stay away from the breakwaters, avoid directly approaching the animals, avoid turning engines on and

Products & New Technologies

The code has been developed by a joint taskforce who have come together as a result of increased interest in the dolphins.

The group includes: Aberdeen Harbour Board, East Grampian Coastal Partnership, Police Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage; with expert advice from the University of Aberdeen, RSPB, the Sea Mammal Research Unit and Whale and Dolphin Conservation.

off, and never feed, touch or swim with the dolphins.

Control valves for high pressure injection applications Reftrade UK, a market leading specialist in the sale and lease of refrigerated containers and temperature controlled units to the offshore energy sector, has made a significant investment to upgrade its fleet with breakthrough, environmentally friendly technology.

The world’s first refrigeration system to use CO2 as a natural refrigerant, NaturaLINE, has been installed in Reftrade UK’s entire fleet. The innovative system has been designed by Carrier to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and reduce the power usage of each unit.

It has been recorded that the NaturaLINE technology can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 28% compared with other units.

The technology is set to significantly reduce on-board power generation requirements, allowing offshore vessels to save the fuel used to generate the electricity needed to power the units.

The new, upgraded units will help our clients reduce operating costs and increase energy efficiency.”

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The six figure investment will see Reftrade UK take a marketlead as the only supplier of refrigerated containers to offer the environmentally friendly technology.

Greg Spence, Managing Director of Reftrade UK said: “Understanding our client’s requirements and ensuring we are offering them the most pioneering refrigeration solutions on the market is important to us at Reftrade UK.

NaturaLINE uses two stages of compression, which when installed, improves the overall efficiency of the unit. The technology includes a custom designed, variable speed drive that controls the compressor. The drive electronically adjusts the compressor’s speed to provide the precise amount of cooling capacity to meet demand, saving considerable energy compared to conventional units.

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Reducing their carbon footprint and adopting technology that has less impact on the environment is of great importance to the oil and gas industry, acknowledging this, we have modified our fleet of units to include the latest, environmentally friendly, CO2 technology.

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